It is not unusual for competitive Irish dancers to excel at other individual and team sports, and cross-training is key to endurance, execution and stamina. When it comes to cross-training, many ...

You may have zero aspirations to perform a split while leaping in the air, but you can still benefit from training like a dancer. Dancers are a unique blend of artist and athlete, and ballet is one of ...

"I've always been active," says Sarah Coon. "Running was my mainstay. But after running two and a half miles, my knees bothered me and I got bored." So began the journey that would one day lead her to ...