As a lot of young kids did, I took ballet classes from my toddler years until I graduated college with a degree in dance (focusing mostly on contemporary dance). From ages 15-21 I also taught ballet ...

There are robust gym rats, lithe yoga enthusiasts, sturdy sportsmen. And then there’s Amir Solsky. The Los Angeles-based Capoeira Contra Mestre (an advanced Capoeira practitioner) spent three days ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — For those who think that hopping, shuffling, shouting and jumping isn’t fulfilling, there is the demi-plie releve in first position. The demi-plie releve routine, as described by the New ...

Ballet isn't just for children anymore. The artistic dance is the latest fitness craze in Kenya. Its benefits; a lean and toned physique, faster metabolism, tight abs, butt, legs and back.

Never before have humans lived such a disembodied existence. Many of us spend our days hunched over the computer, ignoring our body until our limbs go numb. As of 2011, only about 20 percent of ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Pointed toes, colorful tutus, strong legs and arms holding practically impossible poses while still looking incredibly graceful — yeah, ballerinas are basically superheroes with even more amazing ...