Despite my rusty skills (I haven't taken ballet since I was six years old!) Karis made me feel like a graceful swan for a brief moment, unlocking a joy I hadn't felt in years.

Misty Copeland ’s son is following in her footsteps. The ballerina, 42, told Us Weekly exclusively that her 3-year-old son, Jackson, has begun ballet classes — just like his talented mother.

I felt deeply guilty after forgetting my daughter's ballet viewing, and she was inconsolable. I called my own mom for perspective and solace. She helped us reframe this mistake as a lesson in ...