Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean takes up ballet to help in road to recovery

BalletX, Philadelphia's premiere contemporary ballet company, has picked up a new recruit. As Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean recovers from a knee injury he suffered during the playoffs last season, he has taken up ballet to become lighter and more agile …

Ballet maestro's fond China memories

Ben Stevenson; Feng Ying (right), director of the National Ballet of China; and ballet master Wang Caijun strike a pose on the Great Wall in 2018. PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Editor's note: China Daily presents the series Friends Afar to tell the …

Milwaukee Ballet Closes Season with a Courageous ‘Carmen’

Milwaukee Ballet titled its season’s closing concert Carmen, named for the main event of the show, which also featured a stunning 20-minute world premiere by last season’s Genesis winner Tsai Hsi Hung called In the Dark. The concert marked the United …

Mankato Ballet brings forms together in fun spring show, 'Robin'

Caleb Hartwig got into dancing because he had older sisters who danced. As he got further into it, however, he learned he really liked it. Now, he picked up teaching a class at Mankato Ballet Company and has the lead as Robin Hood in this weekend’s …

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl to Perform Folk Dances from Mexico at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre

Posted by Editor on May 22, 2025 in Local News | Comments Off on Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl to Perform Folk Dances from Mexico at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre Immerse yourself in enchanting wonder, vibrant magic and joyous celebration when Ballet …

Embrace struggle over perfection, ballet star tells Class of 2025

When first invited to speak at Cornell’s Senior Convocation, ballet icon Misty Copeland said she wasn’t sure what she had to offer the Class of 2025. “What can a ballerina offer to a group of Ivy League seniors, scientists, engineers, writers, activists, …

5 surprising benefits of ballet dancing"

We all know that ballet dancing is a graceful art form, but did you know that it is also a powerful tool to enhance your mental agility? Yes, ballet dancing can improve your cognitive functions significantly, and not just physically fit you. Here are five …

‘The Librarians’ Head to the Ballet in ‘The Next Chapter’ Season 1 Sneak Peek [Exclusive]

The Librarians: The Next Chapter is finally here, and fans of the franchise are excited to see what is next! Luckily, Collider has teamed up with TNT to bring you just that, with an exclusive look at the second episode of the series. Based on the …

A&A Ballet retelling of Sleeping Beauty| Jumpstart

A unique retelling of Sleeping Beauty is a new spin on the timeless classic, with colorful, playful costumes, exciting and original choreography A&A Ballet brings together an extraordinary visual splendor and Tchaikovsky’s monumental score to enchant …

San Francisco Ballet's new leadership drives innovation and growth