Dancers perform a scene from "Swan Lake" at the Westside School of Ballet adult showcase at New Roads School in Santa Monica in August. (Zoe Cranfill / Los Angeles Times) For the record: 11:40 a.m.

Twyla Tharp led the way with her distinct brand of American classicism, along with other artists who stepped it up.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Once-in-a-generation ballerinas, topical works that transcended politics and a voguing “Cats” were highlights of the year. By Gia Kourlas Brian ...

When Eric Best joined the Houston Ballet in 2022, he made a point of setting a goal for himself. “I said I would like to be a ...

Ballet flats are back in a big way. While the timeless silhouette never really goes out of style, its relative trendiness comes and goes in waves — and with Gen Z’s insistence on reviving all things ...

On a Tuesday in September, Mary Ruble walked up to the barre of the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica for a 7:45 a.m. ballet class, joining about 30 women of all different ages. They stretched ...