For ex-ballet dancer Gigi, 23, who preferred to only use her first name, getting back into the studio after three years away was definitely a whole-package endeavor, impacting her in surprising ways.

Participating in freestyle dance can be a major confidence and self-esteem booster. As dancers learn to trust their ...

Ballet dancers. My love affair with barre and Pilates (find me a Pilates instructor who hasn't also been a dancer) has opened my eyes to exactly how hard-core seemingly simple moves are.