From Etoile to Ballerina, ballet dancers have taken over the recent pop-culture spotlight. But behind the scenes, injuries—from arthritis to bunions—abound.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male ballet company celebrating 50 years on the stage. They not only wow audiences with their athleticism and grace, but they perform in a way most ...

Stretch your leg out in front of you, point your toes and tap them on the floor. Try counting out loud and tap your toes four times with each foot. If it is tricky to balance on one foot, you can ...

Pointe shoes are harder than both ballet slippers and demi pointe shoes, constructed with a sturdy toe box—think: layers of cardboard and/or fabric glued together—creating a flat platform upon ...