For centuries, ballerinas have mesmerized audiences with their exquisite movements, refinement and gracefulness of each step. Behind this beauty are years of hard training and strict discipline, but ...

And ballerinas face some unique physical challenges due to one signature technique: going en pointe. How does a dancer even work up the strength and stamina to prance and spin on her tip-toes? And how ...

The Painful Truth About What Really Happens To Ballet Dancers' Feet From Etoile to Ballerina , dancers have taken over the pop-culture spotlight recently. But behind the scenes, injuries abound.