(CNN) — Although Robin Williams has been a ballet dancer for more than 60 years, she experienced a first during her performance of The Nutcracker this December. Williams said when she danced the Dance ...

A Black ballerina is rejoicing over a new pair of shoes for one important reason. Kira Robinson is an 18-year-old freshman ballet major at the University of Oklahoma. Robinson shared a video where she ...

For the first time in their career, black and Asian ballet dancers can get pointe shoes that match their skin tone Colleen Kratofil is the Senior Editor, TV at PEOPLE. Fashion and beauty brands have ...

The traditional pink shoes and tights break the visual line of the bodies of Black dancers. After 60-plus years, Robin Williams, a ballet dancer, recently experienced a first: performing in pointe ...