The dance world’s secret workout weapon is poised to go mainstream. By Mark Gardiner KANSAS CITY, Mo. — “We’re very self-conscious about our bodies, and we’re fighting that every day.” So said Misa ...

1. If you’re uncomfortable in a leotard, don’t wear one. You might associate ballet with black leotards and pink tights, but adult students generally aren’t required to dress like extras on “Dance ...

And in classical ballet, meanwhile, there is a completely unforgiving physical ideal that all dancers are expected to meet, part and parcel of which is the ability to look ravishing, dance beautifully ...