Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes Wednesday, putting a final exclamation point on a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in the very white world of ballet — and a crossover star far beyond.

NEW YORK (AP) — Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art form.

Olivia Rodrigo spent the entire hour-long set onstage in an olive green pair. The shade perfectly coordinated with her crystal-coated green organza mini dress. But the real appeal wasn't in how preppy-chic they looked layered under knee-high socks. It was how comfortable the Grammy winner looked jumping, twirling and posing on stage in them.

Fall for Dance showcases original choreography by CTAC students and mentors Robin Pettersen and Richard Walters.

The 9th Beijing International Ballet Competition for Dance Schools and Dance Performance 2025, hosted by the Beijing Dance Academy, is uniting top dance schools and performers from over 20 countries, offering a platform for global collaboration and talent development.

On November 15, Winter Park, Colorado, is hosting a ski ballet competition with a $1,000 winner’s cash prize. Registration costs $15 for singles and $45 for teams. Come competition day, skiers will face off on the intermediate trail Cranmer above the mid-mountain Snoasis lodge.

Stephen Miller, Donald Trump’s deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor, lashed out at Robert De Niro during a Fox News interview, calling the Oscar winner “a sad, broken old man” who “has been degrading himself on camera with one horrific film after another.” Miller’s rant came days after De Niro appeared on …

A 13-year-old Pittsburgh dancer is preparing to take the stage at what’s known as the “Ballet Olympics” — the Youth America Grand Prix — as hundreds of young performers from across the Northeast compete for elite scholarships and opportunities in ...