NINE ALAN SHOPE EXPLAINS HOW IT’S KEEPING THEM ON THEIR TOES. IT’LL REALLY FEEL LIKE A BALLERINA AFTER THIS. MARIANNE JUST HIT A BIRTHDAY MILESTONE ON SUNDAY. ON MONDAY, SHE’S RELIVING A CHILDHOOD ...

Vanessa Woods, right, founder of Vitality in Motion, assists adult students in one of her bi-weekly ballet classes. Vanessa Woods, a former professional ballet dancer, suffered an injury that ended ...

Classes for ‘silver swans’ can help you improve balance and find joy. Credit...Magdalena Wosinska for The New York Times Supported by By Dorie Chevlen Photographs by Magdalena Wosinska At Studio A in ...

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 ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Exercise is critically important for maintaining a long and healthy life. A St. Louis-based company is helping adults in their 70s, 80s and even 90s learn to dance. Vitality in Motion ...