I spent most of my teenage years in a dance studio, and while I hung up my ballet shoes 10 years ago, dance-inspired workouts always excite me, because I know that dance training is one of the best ...
You might hear the word 'ballet' and recoil, reminded of childhood classes and bright pink tutus. Or, you might think it sounds like the perfect exercise. Whatever your views on ballet, if you want to ...
This article originally appeared on Sports Illustrated. The typical physique of a ballerina from decades ago is no longer the standard today. That shift—from “childlike and brittle” to strong, healthy ...
When a ballerina spins on one foot to perform a pirouette, it isn’t just her leg doing the work. “A strong core keeps her posture perfect,” says Kristen Kurie, a physical therapist with the New York ...
As a lot of young kids did, I took ballet classes from my toddler years until I graduated college with a degree in dance (focusing mostly on contemporary dance). From ages 15-21 I also taught ballet ...