I walked into the advanced beginner class at the Washington School of Ballet Saturday morning feeling like a student returning to school a day after playing hooky: anxious. Timid. A tad guilty. I’ve ...

Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Close up of teenage ballerinas feet poise Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Signing up your kid for ballet class might seem like a great way to get them some ...

Get ready to hit the dance floor! Dancing is a whole-body workout that's actually fun. It's good for your heart, it makes you stronger, and it can help with balance and coordination. A 30-minute dance ...

If you think your daughter is getting a good workout in her ballet or tap classes you might want to take a closer look. A new study finds that youngsters often don’t get much exercise during dance ...

You don’t have to be fit or flexible to dance. In fact, you don’t even need a natural rhythm. With dance workouts, you can build fitness, flexibility, and coordination, all while moving to the beat of ...