There’s a reason ballet dancers are endlessly flexible and look beautiful while doing it. Ballet stretches aren’t just for professional dancers. Whether you’re a seasoned ballerina or simply looking ...

Our fur babies have talents that can take us by surprise. Whether it's a dog's harmonious howl, a bird's winged magic, or a cat's climbing prowess, our pets have innate aptitudes for some unique ...

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — More than a dozen men and women sit in chairs spread in front of a stage in a bright room. Many are chattering. Others sit quietly. Then ballet instructor Vanessa Woods’ voice cuts ...

A good actor never passes up a chance to expand his repertoire. Larry Van Deventer has for years played the role of Herr Drosselmeyer the toymaker in Southwest Virginia Ballet's productions of "The ...