Dancers perform a scene from "Swan Lake" at the Westside School of Ballet adult showcase at New Roads School in Santa Monica in August. (Zoe Cranfill / Los Angeles Times) For the record: 11:40 a.m.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Once-in-a-generation ballerinas, topical works that transcended politics and a voguing “Cats” were highlights of the year. By Gia Kourlas Brian ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Twyla Tharp led the way with her distinct brand of American classicism, along with other artists who stepped it up. By Gia Kourlas Brian Seibert and ...

A ballet dancer from Stratford-upon-Avon said she did not hesitate to audition for her "ultimate dream job" with the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris. Amelia Cook, 21, said two days after attending the ...