A long overdue issue in the dance world has finally been addressed on a large scale as the result of a petition that received more than 300,000 signatures online. Shoe maker Capezio responded on ...

Ballet flats are making way for their sportier younger sister: ballet sneakers. This nostalgic take on dance-inspired footwear is exactly what it sounds like, a hybrid of ballet flats and sneakers.

It’s the essence of classical ballet, “en pointe,” when a ballerina rises up, standing in perfect balance on the tips of her toes. But she couldn’t do it without her slim satin shoes, the essential ...