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Pointe shoes and ballet tights traditionally come in three colours: white, nude and light pink. The idea being that tights and shoes should give the illusion of a seamless leg extension—a perfect line. Pointe shoes typically aren’t meant to stand out, they’re meant to blend in. But not every ballerina was born ballet pink from head to […]

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The life of a ballerina never ceases to inspire and amaze us—whether we’re talking how a dancer does her makeup or how he/she warms up backstage, we just want to be a part of that beauty. When it comes to the costumes, it’s basically a fashion girl’s dream come true to visit the wardrobe room […]

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If you’ve ever dreamed of floating across stage in pointe shoes and a beautiful fluff of tulle, you’re not alone. While we might be green—or soft pink—with envy over their careers (not the painfully blistered toes, though), what really makes our jaws drop is the fact that ballerinas are also pros at hair and makeup. […]

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A photo posted by @karliekloss on Mar 9, 2016 at 7:57am PST We’re obsessed with how celebrities work out. What better way to get motivated to hit the gym ourselves than by looking at an Instagram photo of a hot celeb bod, and realizing we could look like that, too? And the best way to […]

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It’s a dewy summer day and the mix of nerves and excitement is palpable at the National Ballet of Canada’s rehearsal space along the waterfront in Toronto. Erika Delponte, Soo Ah Kang and Calley Skalnik are just a week into their new roles as members of the corps de ballet and are rehearsing for the […]

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A few weeks ago we had the chance to do a Beyoncé-themed workout at Equinox Toronto, and, like any opportunity that involves Queen Bey, it was a no brainer to give it a try. The class, led by Nike athlete Eva Redpath, was a special version of Equinox’s very popular Barre Burn workout. Barre Burn is a ballet-inspired full body workout that seems easy at first, but quickly melts into a core-strengthening sweat session. So the all-Beyoncé soundtrack makes sense: You’ll definitely leave the class feeling confident enough to star in your own “Partition” video remake.

What to read, see, hear and do this fall »

MUSIC »
Legends of the Fall: From Azealia Banks to the xx, we break down the next-level sounds of the season.
By Sarah Liss

MOVIES »
Chic Flicks: This season’s film forecast.
By Alexandra Breen

THE ARTS »
Beaton, Baroque & Beyond: Captivating art and performance on the horizon.
By Caitlin Agnew

THE T.V. »
Screen Grabs: Reality shows are retreating, dramas are breeding and ensemble casts are back to reclaim the prime-time throne. Here is a preview of the best in fall television.
By Siofan Davies

As the gymnasts flip for medals, get your body revved with a one-month unlimited pass to Toronto’s ballet-style workout studio, Barreworks, which combines cardio, muscle sculpting and yoga/pilates moves into various workouts for a perfectly toned and sculpted body.

Barreworks one-month unlimited pass, $199.

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See the tutus! »

To mark the National Ballet of Canada’s 60^th anniversary, Canadian artists, designers and community groups have come together to pay a very fitting homage to the company’s milestone with an exhibit of 60 unique tutus.

Our mission to help you find the best fitness classes continues! It’s fair to assume that if you’re not interested in performing at a star athlete–like level, but still appreciate the art of a great workout, your exercise goals probably revolve around toning, sculpting and tightening your muscles. Thankfully, a whole crop of fitness methods and classes are available, from the newly trendy stand up paddleboarding movement, to the ever-growing popularity of the ballet-style workout. Best of all? No running shoes required.

Ready to condition your core? Check out the classes! »

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Go behind the scenes with Evan »

When I danced as a guest at the Paris Opera and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées during couture season in Paris this year, and my fashionable friends were getting ready for their own ventures—Dita Von Teese for her lingerie debut and Diane Pernet for more of her signature style-spotting—I was struck by how similar our worlds are. Fashion shows and ballet performances get the culture crowds revved up with the beauty, body and details of a show. And it’s all over in a flash.