In “The Nutcracker,” when Clara is entertained by a trio of divertissements (diversions) in the Land of Sweets, dances from around the world — the “Arabian Dance,” “Chinese Dance” and “Russian Dance” ...

As a young ballet dancer, Adriana Pierce lived with two separate selves: the dancer at rehearsal and then, outside the studio, the queer woman exploring her identity. She did not think it possible for ...

Ballet is an art form in which one generation shares knowledge with the next, and a pair of San Francisco Ballet dancers carry on that tradition with their own works set for their local premieres this ...

My mother enrolled me into classical ballet when I was 3 years old — not an uncommon activity for many young children if they’re looking to become professional ballet dancers. During my ...