Pointe requires specialized shoes with reinforced, rigid toe boxes created from layers of fabric, cardboard, and glue. The unforgiving surface leads many dancers to wear protective toe pads inside ...

From Etoile to Ballerina, ballet dancers have taken over the recent pop-culture spotlight. But behind the scenes, injuries—from arthritis to bunions—abound.

Acclaimed ballet dancers Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov have left rehearsal to sit down for an interview in a small, nondescript office in a warren of rooms backstage at the Royal Opera House.

Ongoing Events The following are multi-day events or those that are generally ongoing in and around Park City as of June 7, 2025. BalletNEXT Performances are at various locations and times. See the ...