Philadelphia has long been home to the matriarchs of Black ballet. Now a mural will honor that history

A Grays Ferry mural will pay tribute to the likes of Essie Marie Dorsey, Sydney King, Marion Cuyjet, and Philadelphia Dance ...
The Grio

Misty Copeland opens up about the ‘generational trauma’ of Black ballet dancers

Ten years after Misty Copeland made history as the first Black woman to perform Odette, the lead role in the classical ballet “Swan Lake,” she is recalling the tremendous self-doubt leading up to the ...
The New York Times

How a Shoe Invented by a Dancer Might Be a Game Changer

Performances in N.Y.C. Ballet evolves slowly, and that includes footwear. But a new shoe with sneaker technology is giving dancers support from the heel up. Credit...Grant Hindsley for The New York ...

The Most Chic Women We Know Are All Suddenly Wearing Ballet Heels

Discover the best ballet heels for women, from affordable picks to luxury styles by Margaux, Repetto, H&M, Reformation, and ...