Ballet - The Cut

ballet Feb. 1, 2021

Behold: Ballerinas, Face Masks, and ChanelThe Paris Opera Ballet gala took place virtually, but the dancers still found a way to perform.

By Florence O'Connor

book excerpt Dec. 2, 2020

Can My Dog Learn to Dance?I decided to transfer my vague interest in ballet onto Peter.

By Kelly Conaboy

fashion history Feb. 11, 2020

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

art and soul Jan. 31, 2020

Portraits of Backstage Stars of the New York City BalletA new exhibition by Lauren Redniss spotlights behind-the-scenes talent.

By Jennimai Nguyen

culture Dec. 17, 2019

Russian Ballet Refuses to Stop Using BlackfaceEven after Misty Copeland criticized the practice.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

Sept. 26, 2019

How New York City Ballet’s Lauren Lovette Gets It DoneFrom rehearsals to performances and everything in between.

By Brittany Stephanis

keeping up with the royals Aug. 26, 2019

Leave This Tiny Dancer Alone!Good Morning America co-host Lara Spencer has apologized after mocking Prince George for taking ballet.

By Madeleine Aggeler

portfolio May 30, 2019

Never Forget That Ballet Is a SportIn dreamlike photos, Olivia Bee captures the athleticism of the American Ballet Theater.

By Sarah Spellings

keeping up with the royals Apr. 3, 2019

The Lord of the Dance Makes Rare AppearancePrince Harry joined in on a children’s ballet class.

By Lisa Ryan

sexual abuse Sept. 5, 2018

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

let’s makeup July 18, 2018

Revlon’s New Mascara Has Its Own Music Video and EverythingIt isn’t an “In My Feelings” challenge, promise.

By Erica Smith

new again Apr. 5, 2018

Watch the Met Give This Famous Ballerina’s Tutu a MakeoverDegas’s dancer received a new tutu.

By Emilia Petrarca

gallery Aug. 24, 2017

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

video June 26, 2017

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

June 5, 2017

Blue Ivy Freaking Nailed It at Her Ballet RecitalShe is Beyoncé’s daughter.

By Allie Jones

wellness theories May 26, 2017

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

gallery Mar. 23, 2017

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

Dec. 29, 2016

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

Nov. 2, 2016

This Ballet Video Was Staged in a New York PenthouseFeaturing American Ballet Theatre dancers.

By Catie L'Heureux

niche drama Oct. 27, 2016

Kendall Jenner Doesn’t Understand Why Ballerinas Are So Mad at Her“My drama is ballerinas being upset at me!”

By Lisa Ryan

men getting dressed Oct. 26, 2016

Meet the Ex-Sneakerhead in the American Ballet TheaterJeffrey Cirio dresses like no one else in ballet.

By Rebecca Milzoff

gallery Sept. 29, 2016

Misty Copeland Did Her Own Makeup for This Ballet BookShe danced for photographer Gregg Delman’s new book.

By Catie L'Heureux

gallery Sept. 22, 2016

Fashion Designers Dressed Ballerinas for the NYCB GalaFeaturing Rosie Assoulin, Dries Van Noten, Narciso Rodriguez, and Jason Wu.

By Bennett Marcus

niche drama Sept. 20, 2016

Dance Moms Star Criticizes Kendall Jenner and Mom, Kris, for Ballet VideoAbby Lee Miller doesn’t hold back.

By Theresa Avila

niche drama Sept. 19, 2016

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

gallery Sept. 7, 2016

See an Artist’s Cinematic Take on a Paris BalletAlex Prager: La Grande Sortie opens tonight.

By Catie L'Heureux

swellness July 25, 2016

Misty Copeland on Protein and Unconventional Meditation“The ballerina body is constantly evolving.”

By Ashley Weatherford

swellness July 22, 2016

3 Ballerinas Tell the Truth About Dance WellnessWhat happens when a ballerina gains 40 pounds?

By Rebecca Milzoff

wellness theories June 23, 2016

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

gallery Apr. 26, 2016

New York City Ballet Dancers, Captured OffstageShot by Peter Lindbergh in stables, barns, and an oversize garage.

By Rebecca Milzoff

glass ceilings June 30, 2015

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

lifetime original movie Aug. 15, 2014

Misty Copeland Gets the Lifetime Movie TreatmentWe’re calling it: The best dance movie since Center Stage.

By Allison P. Davis

always shopping July 1, 2014

DANNIJO Designed a Jewelry Collection Inspired by the Boxing RingDANNIJO’s #Boxerina collection draws on the worlds of ballet and boxing.

By Arielle Cabreja

impromptu song and dance Dec. 12, 2013

See: Flash Mob Ballet at Van Cleef & ArpelsBenjamin Millepied’s dance troupe performs for Blake Lively and Dita Von Teese.

By Rebecca Milzoff

holidaze Dec. 7, 2013

The Cut’s Advent Calendar: 18 Days to Go!It’s not the holidays without The Nutcracker!

By Diana Tsui

first looks Sept. 16, 2013

Enjoy This Video of a Graceful Shirtless ManCourtesy of Garage magazine and the British Fashion Council.

By Charlotte Cowles

fashion meets tech Sept. 15, 2013

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

first looks May 20, 2013

First Look: A Sale for Chic NYC Ballet CostumesThis includes: tutus, ballet shoes, special costumes, and more.

By Julie Ma

look of the day May 14, 2013

Uma Thurman Glowed in WhiteShe looked elegant even in flat sandals.

By Julie Ma

pret-a-ballet May 9, 2013

Altuzarra’s Ballet Costumes Debuted Last NightThey’re no skunk mittens, but they’re very nice.

By Emma Barker

givenchy May 3, 2013

Riccardo Tisci Designed Skirted Birthday Suits for the BalletThey’re kind of like your third-grade skeleton costume.

By Emma Barker

male gaze Mar. 28, 2013

Male Gaze: David Hallberg’s Impeccable PostureBallet: They say it does wonders for the core muscles.

By Charlotte Cowles

as seen on tv Feb. 27, 2013

Addicted to Netflix: Teen-Soap-Opera Binge As PsychosisI discussed Dance Academy with my therapist.

By Elissa Bassist

carine! Feb. 8, 2013

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

celebrotica Jan. 28, 2013

Natalie Portman Moves to Paris, Black Swan–ifiedOur resident romance novelist rewrites the tabloids.

By Amelia Casey

male gaze Jan. 24, 2013

Male Gaze: Ben Millepied’s Glorious ScruffLet’s fully appreciate his looks (and moves) before he dances away to Paris.

By Julie Ma

portfolio Nov. 25, 2012

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

red swan Sept. 21, 2012