Relatedly, dancers often have a shortened rehearsal period for “The Nutcracker,” alongside their litany of matinee and ...

Dancing at any level involves reaching, bending, twisting, and exploring ambitious positions that push the limit. Dance stretches for flexibility help with achieving moves like high kicks and splits ...

Tracy Somani and her classmates exercise toe extensions in a Philadelphia Ballet class for adults who have never danced ballet before. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South ...