Ballet barre classes have been around for decades (dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk), but they’ve gained popularity in recent years. In fact, this type of training was among the top ...

Fans flocked to it not only for its promise of lean muscles and improved strength, but there was also an undeniably pleasing aesthetic to barre. It taps into the graceful world of ballet with its ...

We asked barre experts to break down exactly how this popular ballet-inspired workout affects our muscles, and the best way to fit it in with the rest of your exercise routine. The current ...

Fans flocked to it not only for its promise of lean muscles and improved strength, but there was also an undeniably pleasing aesthetic to barre. It taps into the graceful world of ballet with its ...

Photographer Gérard Uféras was granted full access to the La Scala ballet corps’ backstage over six years to produce a series of emotional, candid portraits at the heart of a ...

World renowned ballet instructor Petur Iliev has danced and choreographed ballet all over the globe, from Bulgaria to Seattle ...

Fans flocked to it not only for its promise of lean muscles and improved strength, but there was also an undeniably pleasing aesthetic to barre. It taps into the graceful world of ballet with its use ...

Activewear enthusiasts know the importance of a great pair of leggings and a well-fitting sports bra. But with the rise of reformer Pilates and ballet-inspired barre classes, socks are the new unsung ...

Torn between using your ClassPass credits on your favorite upbeat barre class or that shake-worthy Pilates sesh? While the modalities have a lot in common (they both draw influence from yoga and ...

Widely considered America’s first prima ballerina, Tallchief is being celebrated by New York City Ballet, where she was a Balanchine muse, in her centennial year. By Meryl Cates The ballerina ...