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) For the record: 11:40 a.m.

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 ...

At Pico and La Cienega lies a glass door. As you enter, the smell of sweat intermingles with the tittering of classical piano music. In the waiting room, a smattering of people are adorned in every ...

It's never too early or too late to learn about the power of dance! Verity Ballet invites students and adults of all ages to take part in their dance classes and summer camps. Verity Ballet, located ...

Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, renew an old one, or just want a unique way to be more physically active, an adult ballet class might be the thing for you. The Grand Rapids Ballet offers ...

Springs Dance offers adult ballet classes for all skill levels, providing a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can reignite or discover a passion for ballet. “Five, six, seven, ...

Cincinnati Ballet is making sure everyone has a chance to dance.The company will host its' "C-B Moves" dance program this weekend for adults with physical disabilities.Those interested can try it out ...

'Ballet Rehearsal on Stage' by Edgar Degas. CATHY WURZER: OK, this is going to be an interesting little turn here from hard rock to, what, ballet. [LAUGHS] We're going to talk about ballet growing in ...

On a Tuesday in September, Mary Ruble walked up to the barre of the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica for a 7:45 a.m. ballet class, joining about 30 women of all different ages. They stretched ...

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 ...