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Improvisation helps the Ballet San Jose soloist think outside the box.
By Margaret Fuhrer
The Joffrey's Allison Walsh finds her softer side.
Armitage's Kristina Bethel-Blunt carves her own path.
By Rachel F. Elson
What makes a ballerina glow? Miami City Ballet's Patricia Delgado has the secret.
By Robert Gottlieb
While the United States has many preprofessional ballet schools to choose from, some dancers expand their horizons further by training abroad. Whether the draw is immersing yourself in a specific style or exploring a different culture, studying in a foreign country—and handling the culture shock that comes with it—can offer life-changing lessons.
How do you know when you are ready for the next stage?
By Mary Ellen Hunt
San Francisco Ballet principal Sarah Van Patten credits an unlikely turn in her training for making her the dancer she is today.
By Sarah Van Patten
Behind the scenes with New York City Ballet principal Wendy Whelan
Unlocking the secrets of Giselle's Act I variation.
Ballet Austin's Stephen Mills stretches his dancers and his audiences.
By Steve Wilson
Why some women are taking men's class.
For Riolama Lorenzo, leaving New York City Ballet started an exciting new chapter.
