As I followed the recent Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia I could not help but marvel at the variety of body shapes and sizes of the athletes excelling in different sports. The long track speed ...

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 ...

“Muscles are not much different than poems. They both move you,” recited Dr. Kate Trammell, a dance professor at James Madison University and an anatomy faculty member at Cedar Stone School of Massage ...

Toss your tutus in the air because Pure Barre, the trendy fitness workout with its cult-like following, has just opened in Tuscaloosa. New franchisee Jodi Bearman says she’s an exercise junkie who’s ...

It’s early morning and a sleepiness hangs over the studio as students enter, alone or in quietly chatting pairs. A pianist, yawning, arranges her music as dancers peel off layers of clothing, tie up ...