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 ...

PerfectFit Pointe founder Kelly Schmutte drew on her ballet background and design school skills to create customizable pointe shoe inserts. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Dancer and designer Kelly Schmutte ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nadja Sayej writes about fashion, celebrity and pop culture. Last week, the country’s foremost ballet competition, Youth America ...

Cutting-edge designs from the avant-garde dancewear company Act’ble are being mentioned in conversations about ethics and environmentalism within the ballet industry. Founded in 2020 by German former ...