[disclaimer] A staple in the ballet color scheme, pink is one of the most beloved and representative hues on and off stage. Reminiscent of the classical ballerina, pink transcends the traditional tights and tutus, to become a bold, feminine and extremely popular and timeless color well...
One of the most recognizable steps in classical ballet vocabulary, the arabesque is a gorgeous position where the body is supported on one leg, with the other leg extended directly behind the body with a straight knee. Depending on the context (barre, center, or choreography),...
You don’t have to be a dancer to experience knee pain. One study shows that up to 25% of adults are afflicted with pain in this essential part of our bodies. Here is where the endless benefits of exercising can help. Although not a permanent...
In honor of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., Google's video Doodle—created in partnership with Native American guest artists Lydia Cheshewalla, Chris Pappan, and Yatika Starr Fields— celebrates Maria Tallchief, member of the Osage Nation who was America’s first, major prima ballerina. Not only...
It's not every day that we get a chance to see such gorgeous dancing in the streets of Texas. Houston Ballet releases a new work created for the camera, Stanton Welch’s Restoration. With its dancers back to work after an extended layoff, the Company returns in...
Modern life these days can feel overwhelming, filled with change and uncertainty. And more recently those changes seem to be occurring at a faster pace than ever before. The result? Stress. It’s the way your body responds to a demanding situation. There is space between...
This gorgeous project was created in 2017, but for any dancer who missed it, it's definitely worth revisiting. A true inspiration, this beautiful short film, titled Ballet Rotoscope was created by Tokyo-based design group EUPHRATES. This short visual treat is creative, imaginative and impactful, and...
Dance has always been a big part of photographer Yulia Artemyeva‘s life. The photographer spent the majority of her childhood and youth involved with ballet and was inspired further into her professional career. Artemyeva created a clever photo project through which she was able to...
BFW’s own energetic instructor Laura Haller shares some fun facts about her ballet history and what keeps her going. Check out what she shares with our community. BFW: When and how did you first fall in love with ballet? LH: I fell in love with ballet the...
Cincinnati Ballet's Principal dancer Melissa Gelfin spoke with BFW about inclusion, balance, and passion needed in the ballet world. Learn more about her thoughts here: BFW: When and how did you first fall in love with ballet? MG: I grew up in Philadelphia, PA. I was the...