“He was the first ballet dancer I ever photographed years ago, and has become something of a muse for me. His generosity of time and spirit is incredible and his physicality is unmatched in the ballet ...

A leotard, a pair of jeans, and ballet flats. That’s Mary Helen Bowers’s go-to outfit no matter where she may be in the world. Bowers isn’t known just for the impressive array of celebrities she’s ...

Pointed toes, colorful tutus, strong legs and arms holding practically impossible poses while still looking incredibly graceful — yeah, ballerinas are basically superheroes with even more amazing ...

"Sleeping Beauty" ballet enchants with lavish sets, live orchestra and international stars at the King Center in Melbourne on ...

The thought of a ballet-inspired workout might frighten even the most devoted fitness fanatic. The common notion of a ballet class usually implies rigid rules, lots of leaps and leotards. Mary Helen ...

Actor Chris Pine regrets not starting the ballet classes “years ago” and described it as an “incredible” form of exercise. The 41-year-old actor told People magazine: “I love it. I wish I’d done it ...

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An expectant ballet instructor has been photographed while dancing at 39 weeks pregnant. Mary Helen Bowers, 34, from New York City, says that her routines have enhanced her pregnancy, and has even ...

CHICAGO -- Nicole Ciapponi pops off her boot and rolls down her sock, revealing a large mass on the inside of her right foot. A four-inch scar runs across the bump. The wad of scar tissue protrudes at ...