Regardless of our fitness goals, we are always looking for ways to burn more fat and increase our metabolism. There is an endless list of options on the market that sell you the idea of a miracle, but come with it a list of unhealthy...
Ballet is more than just art, it's a full athletic experience that can quickly drain your physical and even mental energies. Understanding that and recognizing that intense rehearsals can create tension in your body, take advantage of any downtime you have between them so you...
Ballet dancers find different ways to augment their training. It can range from their nutrition to an assortment of physical exercises geared at either getting a good stretch, conditioning a muscle, or simply getting in extra cardio. Exploring a variety of exercise programs in conjunction...
An integral move for the foundation of ballet is the battement. The beauty of its elegance and control is mesmerizing. With apparent ease and with the rest of your body in pause, the movement consists of an extension of the leg to the front, side, or...
An exquisitely executed pirouette is one of ballet's most elusive elements. Universally known and a requisite of ballet history, these turns involve full-body synergy and the right amount of impetus and speed. After you execute your first successful turn, you can't wait to try a...
If you have visited your favorite organic or health food store, you may have come across a menstrual cup as you perused the options of natural beauty and feminine care products. Menstrual cups might seem like a revolutionary new invention for the more health-conscious generation...
[disclaimer] It's been said that you can never go wrong with a little pink, but for BFW, the pinker the better. Here are our selections for surrounding yourself in the beauty and strength of pink. Sadie Jersey Tank by Splits59 Bring the essence of pink to your workout...
[disclaimer] BFW editors are excited to bring our students a new collection of dancewear favorites just in time for a change of the year. Lift your spirits (or surprise a special dancer in your life) with some of our favorite dance selections, curated especially for women...
One and all, we find ourselves captivated by the elegance, grace, artistic and athletic prowess of a ballerina. Their amazing ability to pirouette, assemblé, or perform a grande jeté with such ease and power is mesmerizing. These professionals are not born with all these techniques...
Demi-plié and grand plié are among the most fundamental movements in ballet. They are essential to the physicality and artistry of the dance form. However, since every dancer has a different body, some can improve their flexibility faster than others. Does it mean you have...