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Ballet

  1. fashion history
    How Ballet Transformed CoutureThe Museum at FIT’s new exhibit, “Ballerina: Fashion’s Modern Muse” explores the link between dancers and modern style.
    By Katie Berohn
  2. art and soul
    Portraits of Backstage Stars of the New York City BalletA new exhibition by Lauren Redniss spotlights behind-the-scenes talent.
    By Jennimai Nguyen
  3. culture
    Russian Ballet Refuses to Stop Using BlackfaceEven after Misty Copeland criticized the practice.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  4. How New York City Ballet’s Lauren Lovette Gets It DoneFrom rehearsals to performances and everything in between.
    By Brittany Stephanis
  5. keeping up with the royals
    Leave This Tiny Dancer Alone!Good Morning America co-host Lara Spencer has apologized after mocking Prince George for taking ballet.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  6. portfolio
    Never Forget That Ballet Is a SportIn dreamlike photos, Olivia Bee captures the athleticism of the American Ballet Theater.
    By Sarah Spellings
  7. keeping up with the royals
    The Lord of the Dance Makes Rare AppearancePrince Harry joined in on a children’s ballet class.
    By Lisa Ryan
  8. sexual abuse
    Ex-Ballet Dancer Discussed Abusing Ballerinas Like ‘Sluts,’ Lawsuit SaysChase Finlay allegedly participated in a conversation about treating New York City Ballet dancers “like farm animals.”
    By Amanda Arnold
  9. let's makeup
    Revlon’s New Mascara Has Its Own Music Video and EverythingIt isn’t an “In My Feelings” challenge, promise.
    By Erica Smith
  10. new again
    Watch the Met Give This Famous Ballerina’s Tutu a MakeoverDegas’s dancer received a new tutu.
    By Emilia Petrarca
  11. gallery
    Backstage With the Royal Swedish BalletPhotographer Björn Abelin offers an intimate look at one of the world’s oldest dance companies in a new exhibit.
    By Sarah Nechamkin
  12. video
    Watch a Ballerina Dance in FEIT’s Cool New FlatsChoreographer Benjamin Millepied cast former NYCB dancer Janie Taylor for a video collab.
    By Sarah Nechamkin
  13. Blue Ivy Freaking Nailed It at Her Ballet RecitalShe is Beyoncé’s daughter.
    By Allie Jones
  14. wellness theories
    Wendy Whelan on Finding Joy After Injury and Trying Yoga for the First Time“I’m not an advanced yoga person by any means, but I’ve been doing it regularly for the past six months.”
    By Ashley Weatherford
  15. gallery
    Couture Designers Made the Costumes for This New Dance PerformanceAlaïa, Gaultier, and others created the looks for Blanca Li’s latest production.
    By Natasha Nyanin
  16. Natalie Portman’s Husband Benjamin Millepied on Racism in the Paris Opera Ballet“I heard someone say a black girl in a ballet is a distraction.”
    By Lisa Ryan
  17. This Ballet Video Was Staged in a New York PenthouseFeaturing American Ballet Theatre dancers.
    By Catie L'Heureux
  18. niche drama
    Kendall Jenner Doesn’t Understand Why Ballerinas Are So Mad at Her“My drama is ballerinas being upset at me!”
    By Lisa Ryan
  19. men getting dressed
    Meet the Ex-Sneakerhead in the American Ballet TheaterJeffrey Cirio dresses like no one else in ballet.
    By Rebecca Milzoff
  20. gallery
    Misty Copeland Did Her Own Makeup for This Ballet BookShe danced for photographer Gregg Delman’s new book.
    By Catie L'Heureux
  21. gallery
    Fashion Designers Dressed Ballerinas for the NYCB GalaFeaturing Rosie Assoulin, Dries Van Noten, Narciso Rodriguez, and Jason Wu.
    By Bennett Marcus
  22. niche drama
    Dance Moms Star Criticizes Kendall Jenner and Mom, Kris, for Ballet VideoAbby Lee Miller doesn’t hold back.
    By Theresa Avila
  23. niche drama
    Kendall Jenner Just Accidentally Started Some Ballet-World DramaVogue España dressed the model up as a ballerina, even though she clearly sucks at ballet.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  24. gallery
    See an Artist’s Cinematic Take on a Paris BalletAlex Prager: La Grande Sortie opens tonight.
    By Catie L'Heureux
  25. swellness
    Misty Copeland on Protein and Unconventional Meditation“The ballerina body is constantly evolving.”
    By Ashley Weatherford
  26. swellness
    3 Ballerinas Tell the Truth About Dance WellnessWhat happens when a ballerina gains 40 pounds?
    By Rebecca Milzoff
  27. wellness theories
    Ballerina Isabella Boylston on Putting Pressure on Herself and Dining Solo“We all love what we do and take it really seriously. You judge yourself pretty harshly.”
    By Isabella Boylston as told to Kathleen Hou
  28. gallery
    New York City Ballet Dancers, Captured OffstageShot by Peter Lindbergh in stables, barns, and an oversize garage.
    By Rebecca Milzoff
  29. glass ceilings
    Overachieving Ballerina Gets Overdue PromotionAfter 15 years with the American Ballet Theater, Misty Copeland is the first African-American principal dancer in an elite company.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  30. lifetime original movie
    Misty Copeland Gets the Lifetime Movie TreatmentWe’re calling it: The best dance movie since Center Stage.
    By Allison P. Davis
  31. always shopping
    DANNIJO Designed a Jewelry Collection Inspired by the Boxing RingDANNIJO’s #Boxerina collection draws on the worlds of ballet and boxing.
    By Arielle Cabreja
  32. impromptu song and dance
    See: Flash Mob Ballet at Van Cleef & ArpelsBenjamin Millepied’s dance troupe performs for Blake Lively and Dita Von Teese.
    By Rebecca Milzoff
  33. holidaze
    The Cut’s Advent Calendar: 18 Days to Go!It’s not the holidays without The Nutcracker!
    By Diana Tsui
  34. first looks
    Enjoy This Video of a Graceful Shirtless ManCourtesy of Garage magazine and the British Fashion Council.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  35. fashion meets tech
    Iris Van Herpen Explains Her Plastic Costumes for the New York City BalletIn the past couple of years, fashion designers from Prabal Gurung to Valentino have created costumes for the ballet’s galas. But none quite approach the sheer surrealness of this Dutch couturier.
    By Rebecca Milzoff
  36. first looks
    First Look: A Sale for Chic NYC Ballet CostumesThis includes: tutus, ballet shoes, special costumes, and more.
    By Julie Ma
  37. look of the day
    Uma Thurman Glowed in WhiteShe looked elegant even in flat sandals.
    By Julie Ma
  38. pret-a-ballet
    Altuzarra’s Ballet Costumes Debuted Last NightThey’re no skunk mittens, but they’re very nice.
    By Emma Barker
  39. givenchy
    Riccardo Tisci Designed Skirted Birthday Suits for the BalletThey’re kind of like your third-grade skeleton costume.
    By Emma Barker
  40. male gaze
    Male Gaze: David Hallberg’s Impeccable PostureBallet: They say it does wonders for the core muscles.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  41. as seen on tv
    Addicted to Netflix: Teen-Soap-Opera Binge As PsychosisI discussed Dance Academy with my therapist.
    By Elissa Bassist
  42. carine!
    Exclusive First Look: Carine Roitfeld’s Ballet-Themed CR Issue“Because ballet is an art form that breaks the body and the soul.”
    By Charlotte Cowles
  43. celebrotica
    Natalie Portman Moves to Paris, Black Swan–ifiedOur resident romance novelist rewrites the tabloids.
    By Amelia Casey
  44. male gaze
    Male Gaze: Ben Millepied’s Glorious ScruffLet’s fully appreciate his looks (and moves) before he dances away to Paris.
    By Julie Ma
  45. portfolio
    Portfolio: Behind the Curtain at the New York City BalletPhotographer Henry Leut­wyler spent last winter as the most observant ghost in the rehearsal studios.
    By Rebecca Milzoff
  46. red swan
    Backstage With the New York City Ballet DancersA dress rehearsal from start to finish in those Valentino costumes.
    By Rachel Papo
  47. carine!
    Carine Roitfeld Can Tell You All About the Butt-Lifting Benefits of BalletShe knows firsthand.
    By Hilary Moss
  48. collaboration station
    See a Gareth Pugh–Designed Ballet CostumeIt’s certainly unconventional.
    By Alex Rees
  49. design hunting
    Design Hunting: Backstage at the Ballet, Up Front at the Ace HotelGlass terrarium blobs, amazing feats of wallpaper, and the friendliest door-hipster in New York: Wendy Goodman brings them home.
    By Wendy Goodman
  50. happy feet
    Ballet Critics Treat Karl Lagerfeld’s Tutus With British Levels of ScornThe Chanel designer’s tutus for the English National Ballet get mixed reviews.
    By Gabriel Bell
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