In 2019, Alexandra Basmagy, then a corps de ballet dancer with American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the world's most renowned dance companies, found herself pregnant and trekking around New York, ...

After performing with two of the world’s top ballet companies, Drew Nelson found himself trading pirouettes for problem sets and embarking on an entirely new journey as a student at Tufts. Following a ...

In theater, “break a leg” is a phrase used to wish a performer luck. But for ballet dancers, it isn’t simply an expression but an occupational reality. The intense physical demands of ballet put ...

Brazil-born dancer Iago Breschi celebrated his 29th birthday earlier this month, and on that day he took a moment to consider that he’s living a life he never thought possible. Known for his stunning ...

In the ballet world, the Youth American Grand Prix can make or break a young dancer's career. In "First Position," director Bess Kargman follows seven aspiring ballet dancers between the ages of 10 ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Dancers are famous for buckling down and getting through it. But a new openness about mental health has companies and schools focusing on their well-being, both physical and ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Critic’s Notebook New York City Ballet opens its spring season with classic works by George Balanchine and more. Here are some dancers who will surely stand out. Kloe Walker, a ...