George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is for, and about, children; in fact, its first act is almost entirely devoted to kids. And the many youngsters onstage at the Academy of Music for Friday’s ...

This is called 5th position with your arms. While in this position ... Remember, no one is going to be judging your ballet skills, so just have fun. For more Top Ballet Tips head over to the ...

For my first ballet class in a decade, I learned from a queen. When San Francisco Ballet soloist Jasmine Jimison agreed to be my guest on “Show & Tell” at Four One Nine on Wednesday, Dec. 6, I asked ...