LA Times Today: Ballet is back. Why adults are returning to L.A. dance studios
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According to the Royal Academy of Dance, interest in adult ballet has increased 75 percent over the last five years. The trend is driven by a resurgence of ballet-inspired fashion and a desire to build community.
As a result, some L.A. dance studios, like Westside Ballet in Santa Monica, are adding more classes for adults.
As a result, some L.A. dance studios, like Westside Ballet in Santa Monica, are adding more classes for adults.