'I'm 77 and in the Best Shape of My Life—Here's My Exact Fitness Routine' originally appeared on Parade.

Ballet stretches aren’t just for professional dancers. Whether you’re a seasoned ballerina or simply looking to improve your mobility, these elegant stretches can work wonders for your body.

Yet behind the onstage excitement, the maverick black ballet company is in financial tatters ... and build a proper board so I can devote my time to the artistic." Mitchell declines to identify ...

I shared the truth: that I’d hated my first ballet class — and ... by injuries and pain over the years, even for long stretches of time, and seeing them dance gave me hope I’d also return ...