The traditional pink shoes and tights break the visual line of the bodies of Black dancers. After 60-plus years, Robin Williams, a ballet dancer, recently experienced a first: performing in pointe ...

For many young Black ballerinas, something as simple as finding ballet shoes that match their skin tone can feel like an uphill battle, one that affects their confidence, sense of belonging, and ...

We never saw the ballet-style sneaker trend coming, but these days, we can’t imagine living without the hybrid shoe. Part ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ballet sneakers have been slowly gaining traction for years. The shoes first made waves in 2021, when the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nadja Sayej writes about fashion, celebrity and pop culture. Last week, the country’s foremost ballet competition, Youth America ...