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A collage of three photos. The one on the lefet shows Diana Byer teaching a young woman as she executes a tendu derriere. The middle photos shows her helping a young girl in a red leotard at the barre in first position; the photo on the right shows her next to a young male dancer as they both do a tendu devant in croisé.

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Diana Byer Is Bringing Back Ballet’s Long-Lost Steps With “Teaching Cecchetti”

Caedra Scott-Flaherty for Dance Teacher

A woman with a short, dark bob with bright red streaks stands and smiles, her arms in demi second with her palms facing up. She wears a black velvet dress with long, puffed sleeves and a high collar. Four women, also in black velvet costumes and hats, surround her with their arms up.

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Scottish Ballet’s Mary, Queen of Scots Tours to the U.S.

Amy Brandt

Isabella Padilla does a saut de chat onstage with her arms in high third. She wears a white pancake tutu with gold ornamentation and two red roses at her hip, with a third rose in her hair.

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Young Dancers Prepare for the 2026 Helsinki International Ballet Competition

Kyra Laubacher

Lisa poses center, surrounded by other dancers, in a ballroom with chandeliers and columns. They wear light pink athletic wear, such as leggings, skirts, and bra tops.

Dance and Fashion

What’s Really Behind the Outcry Against Balletcore?

Li Min Tan for Dance Magazine

A large group of young ballet students wearing white tutus poses in a huge tableau. A line of girls in the center are being lifted up by the waist by partners in black tights.

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Congratulations to the 2026 YAGP Winners!

Catie Robinson

Megan Fairshild, wearing a white tutu with gold and bright blue trim and a sparkly tiara, does an Italian pas de chat towards stage left. She looks over her left arm with a smile.

Career

Megan Fairchild Reflects on Her 25-Year Career With New York City Ballet

Rebecca Corey

Pablo Acosta splits his legs mid-air with his arms low to either side. He wears black tights, a white button-up, and a black tunic with red and gold details.

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Here Are the Winners of the Winter/Spring Ballet Competition Season

Melissa Garlock

Takumi Miyake, wearing a black unitard and black ballet shoes, sits on the ground casually, hid left leg tucked under his right and his arms resting on his legs. He looks at the camera with a small smile.

Digital Cover Star

Quickfire Questions With May/June Digital Cover Star Takumi Miyake

Amy Brandt