We often get inquiries about our Ballet and Weight Loss Program because Ballet alone will not necessarily help you lose weight. Although you will benefit immensely from the improvement in posture, increase in your stability, and all the wonderful gains from ballet, dancers of all...
Although dancers (recreational or otherwise) are seldom interested in bulking up and building excessive muscle, it's important - especially as we age - to underline the importance of balanced protein intake and to be aware of our muscle recovery needs after every class or workout....
It is safe to say that George Balanchine got off to an early start. The son of a musical composer, by the time he finished his education at the Conservatoire of Music, he was more knowledgeable in music than most of his contemporaries, thanks to...
An extremely common issue for dancers, lower back pain can affect your performance as a dancer and in more serious cases, severely disrupt your daily routine. While most of us have probably heard the advice to strengthen our core, the solution is to specifically improve...
It is important to drink plenty of water before and after your workout. When you are properly hydrated, this ensures the optimal internal environment for your body to maximize results. During exercise, you lose water and electrolytes through sweat. Replenishing these after a workout can help...
If you haven’t stepped foot near a barre since childhood, read this… Ballet might not seem like an obvious choice of exercise for adults – most of us associate the dance either with little girls mastering first position, or professional ballet dancers pirouetting around the...
If you've started your ballet research recently, you've probably noticed that many dancers complement their ballet routines with some form of cross-training such as yoga or pilates. These workouts can be excellent ways to boost your performance as a dancer, create awareness in your body,...
If you’re unfamiliar with the practice of Pilates, the strength training exercises were created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900’s. The small, precise movements were designed to strengthen the body, reduce the possibility of injury, and rehabilitate damaged muscles. He worked closely with George...
Few nutrients are as important as protein. If you don't get enough through your diet, your health and body composition suffer. However, there are vastly different opinions on how much protein people actually need. Most official nutrition organizations recommend a fairly modest protein intake. The...
Turnout is one of the defining characteristics of classical ballet and the foundation of your technique, but the deceptively simple concept of external rotation can be hard to execute. For those born with hip joints that don't naturally make a tight fifth position, it's tempting...