When I was a three-year-old with an annoyingly boundless energy level, my mom enrolled me in tap dance classes; I was immediately enamored with dance, and my obsession increased when I started ballet ...

Four of Heather Sorter’s young ballet students recently traveled to San Mateo County to participate in the annual Youth America Grand Prix in Millbrae. “This is the first time I watched my students ...

I'm a 24-year-old female who's obsessed with being active. I've always been that way. When I was a kid, I tried my hand at every sport: soccer, field hockey, softball, you name it. Nothing ever seemed ...

The world of dance isn’t immune to the effects of coronavirus, but the arts won’t be completely denied. “We’re just doing our best to be part of the new normal for now,” said Danny Mitsios, executive ...

Cardio, schmardio. For the ultimate body and mind workout, some harried adults are pirouetting back in time — and signing themselves up for ballet class. Whether it’s curious first-timers looking to ...

For the last few weeks, my husband “Derek” and I have been at odds over allowing our 8-year-old son, “Noah,” to take ballet lessons. Noah has a cousin who does ballet, and over the Christmas holiday ...

Staying in shape has been one of the more challenging aspects of social distancing during the coronavirus crisis. With gyms closed to help stop the spread of the disease, people are having to get ...