Dance and health

"Let me see a lovely plie. Heels open, knees straight," the Greek National Opera Ballet School instructor tells his students. But Alexander Neskov is not demonstrating the exercises using the customary barre but with an ironing board at his home.

Considered one of the most popular dance festivals around the world, the 4th International Istanbul Dance Festival (IIDF) is set to be held between April 2 and 6 at the Hilton Bosphorus Congress Center.

The event will kick off on the night of April 2 with the Cuban salsa band Freddy Clan and Yanssel & Los Amigos Latin Orchestra.