Cardio, schmardio. For the ultimate body and mind workout, some harried adults are pirouetting back in time — and signing themselves up for ballet class. Whether it’s curious first-timers looking to ...

Interest in adult ballet has increased by 75% over the last three to five years, according to the Royal Academy of Dance. The trend is driven by a resurgence of ballet-inspired fashion and a desire to ...

For many adults, a step in the right direction is a step back in time. “At this point in my life, I know I’m not going to be a ballerina, but I want to stay slim and I enjoy it,” said Rae Malone of ...

Dancers perform a scene from "Swan Lake" at the Westside School of Ballet adult showcase at New Roads School in Santa Monica in August. (Zoe Cranfill / Los Angeles Times) On a Tuesday in September, ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. As a child studying at the School of American Ballet, I supplemented my formal ...

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Raising the barre.