Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Signing up your kid for ballet class might seem like a great way to get them some exercise. But when ranked against other ...

As a lot of young kids did, I took ballet classes from my toddler years until I graduated college with a degree in dance (focusing mostly on contemporary dance). From ages 15-21 I also taught ballet ...

As the world’s population ages, exercise advice targeting older adults has become more popular. Social dance, specifically, has been considered a good exercise for those of increasing age because it ...

Trying a dance class for the first time can feel a bit intimidating, but once you get moving, you'll quickly realize how fun it can be. Plus, the health benefits of dancing extend far beyond just one ...

WASHINGTON - Let's face it, a solid resistance exercise routine can be tedious, but effective. When it comes to cardio exercise, you have more freedom. You need to raise your heart rate, get your ...

Are you a beginner who is interested in taking a dance class, but scared it might be too difficult? Thanks to the explosion ...

Getting dressed can be just as fun as the dancing itself.

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — More than a dozen men and women sit in chairs spread in front of a stage in a bright room. Many are chattering. Others sit quietly. Then ballet instructor Vanessa Woods’ voice cuts ...

NINE ALAN SHOPE EXPLAINS HOW IT’S KEEPING THEM ON THEIR TOES. IT’LL REALLY FEEL LIKE A BALLERINA AFTER THIS. MARIANNE JUST HIT A BIRTHDAY MILESTONE ON SUNDAY. ON MONDAY, SHE’S RELIVING A CHILDHOOD ...