BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The Black Swamp Fine Arts School is hosting its third annual Masha & the Nutcracker production. But this year, there will be a 30-minute long toddler-friendly performance ...

When your child starts their first extracurricular, whether it's a sport or a class or another activity, it's always a bit of trial and error. If they're still ...

Nicola Ciotta teaches ballet to young ballerinas across Long Island. Plié, tendu, bourrée and arabesque are some of the lovely phonetic words from the dictionary of ballet, a beautifully stunning art ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Everyone loves tiny dancers. Now some artists are considering why they bring us such joy — and what lessons they might have for grown-ups. Credit... Supported by By Margaret ...

MATTESON, Ill.—The future is big and bright for Shaniya Tate. But it’s a far cry from when the Matteson, Illinois, native entered the world earlier than expected. “I was a preemie, born prematurely, ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick Kids Dance, the performance group of Ballet Tech, returned to the Joyce with a mix of premieres and classics. By Gia Kourlas The roots ...

Now a high school student, Elena recently stepped into the lead role of “Beyond the Nutcracker,” a holiday production she has been part of for most of her life. For Elena, the role carries special ...

Melissa Verdecia always knew she wanted a baby, but as a dancer with Ballet Hispanico, she also knew getting pregnant would mean significant time off from a career that depends entirely on her body.