"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever taken a ballet class, you know that those pretty pink satin slippers fall far from the ...

If there were any lingering doubts about the transparent strength and athleticism of dancers, they have surely been quashed thanks to the recent rash of bad-ass ballerinas on screen. And as with any ...

At this dance school, young girls dream of wearing uncomfortable shoes that may only hold up for a few months — and their parents are fully supportive. This isn’t a new fashion trend. It’s the reality ...