Ballet is an exquisite, ephemeral expression. A dancer’s delicate footwork vanishes into thin air as quickly as it’s created, but it doesn’t have to. Not anymore. Enter a pair of “smart ...

For Black Ballerinas, Painting Ballet Slippers Is a Tedious But Essential Ritual The practice of pancaking shoes and hand-dying tights has roots in the Dance Theatre of Harlem. By Karen Valby ...