Tony Hawk added a new line to his legendary résumé over the weekend: ballet performer. The skateboarding icon, 57, made multiple surprising appearances during Golden State Ballet’s rendition of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday at the San Diego Civic Center in Southern California. During the first act of the Christmas-themed play, Hawk rolled out on his board … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Sneakers and ballet flats dominated last summer, so obviously, trendsetters decided to marry the two. Part pointe shoe, part playground trainer, the hybrid is pirouetting straight into every too-cool-for-school closet. … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. There are few experiences in New York more transcendent than an evening with the American Ballet Theatre at the Metropolitan Opera House, … Read more
Unity Phelan’s acting résumé has range, to say the least. In the last six years, she’s appeared in a brutal and bloody blockbuster action film, a mind-bending auteurist drama and a fizzy TV comedy series. But the projects have one thing in common: In all of them, she wears ballet shoes. Phelan, a principal with … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. An ambitious plot is at the center of Prime Video’s newest original, set in the high-stakes world of professional ballet. “Étoile” is a new series from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan … Read more
The mother of the late ballerina Michaela DePrince died just one day after the death of her adopted daughter. Elaine DePrince died on Wednesday, September 11 at the age of 77 “during a routine procedure” that took place within 24 hours of her daughter Michaela’s death on September 10, according to a statement posted to … Read more
Named for the god of war, Mars is our planet of will, energy, sexuality and action, getting it done and getting it on, if you will. The planetary ruler of hot-headed Aries and intense AF Scorpio, Mars also rules blood and our sense of vitality, creating a clear connection between our Mars sign and the … Read more
As Mick Jagger’s partner of 10 years — with the promise ring to prove it — former prima ballerina Melanie Hamrick choreographed the rock ballet “Porte Rouge” that was inspired by the music of the Rolling Stones. But despite their decade-long pas de deux, Hamrick — who retired from the American Ballet Theatre after 15 … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Bubbles galore at the Baccarat Hotel, a ballet in a … Read more
Move over, Miu Miu — these kicks are taking center stage. Amid the revival of the legacy ballet flat and the prevalence of “balletcore,” fashionistas are taking a new shoe for a spin: a satin, slipper-sneaker hybrid. The understand slip-on has taken a new form as a trainer; first emerging to prominence from designer Simone … Read more
A 7-year-old ballerina in Virginia is making huge leaps of progress after nearly losing her feet in a freak accident, according to the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke. After spending the past several months in the hospital, Aubrey Scaletta, 7, was able to do the unthinkable and dance in ‘The Nutcracker’ after nearly losing both her feet … Read more
They’re getting their tights in a twist. Critics are bashing star ballerina Misty Copeland, who started a petition to add more inclusive shades of color to the traditional pink Apple ballet shoe emoji. Copeland, 41, the first black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, posted about the initiative to her 1.8 … Read more
This former ballerina traded tutus for tiaras — but first she had to overcome a brutal childhood trauma. Rachelle di Stasio — the newly crowned Miss New York USA — is heading to Reno, Nevada, next month to compete for the Miss USA 2023 title after defeating 184 contestants Sunday at her state pageant. Draped … Read more
Waist, where? Ruth Lujan — who goes by @abracadabra.patadecabra on TikTok — has revealed how she shrunk her waist down to 11.8 inches by wearing corsets. Yes, it is nearly the circumference of a red Solo cup. The 26-year-old former Mexican ballerina was diagnosed at 19 with hyperlaxity syndrome, a rare condition in which the ligaments that support … Read more
Alice Robb dreamed of being a ballerina. Every night, she squeezed her flat feet, trying to mold them into a perfect dancer’s arch. She practiced until her body felt ready to collapse. She stood on her toes as a group of stern ballet mistresses scrutinized her form. In 2001, a 9-year-old Robb got into the … Read more
I have a toddler who has shown interest in lots of different activities, forms of play and movies in his big three years. Proudly, he is encouraged to express himself however he likes and we follow his lead when it comes to what interests him. Some of his latest interests include Anna from Frozen 2 specifically, dinosaurs, Richard Scary books, … Read more
Cardio, schmardio. For the ultimate body and mind workout, some harried adults are pirouetting back in time — and signing themselves up for ballet class. Whether it’s curious first-timers looking to raise the barre fitness-wise, or one-time ballerinas looking to step back into pointe shoes for nostalgic purposes, Diana Byer, founder and director of the … Read more
Fashion is ready to take centerstage. “Euphoria” actress Sydney Sweeney hit Saturday’s star-studded LACMA Art + Film Gala in a soft pink, whimsical Giambattista Valli couture dress; slicked back hair and opaque tights that would have looked at home in a production of “Swan Lake.” On her Instagram, the 25-year-old Emmy nominee posted pictures of … Read more
CNN — It’s no secret that talent runs through Knowles family, but Beyoncé has reason to feel especially proud of her sister Solange this week. Solange debuted her original composition for the New York City Ballet on Wednesday, becoming only the second Black woman to do so, after Lido Pimienta in 2021, according to a … Read more