Whether you’re looking for a dance routine that eliminates the need of a fixed barre or you just want to add variety to your training, Barre á Terre (Barre on the Floor) is an excellent choice. Many dancers (of all levels) have explored some variation...
This may not be the case for our Absolute Beginning Ballet Dancers, but some of our students that have transitioned from other genres or have experience with dance may have gained some ground with the elevation of their leg extensions. Higher leg extensions are an...
You don’t have to be a dancer to experience knee pain. One study shows that up to 25% of adults are afflicted with pain in this essential part of our bodies. Here is where the endless benefits of exercising can help. Although not a permanent...
Ballet dancers possess an enviable mind-body connection. It’s as if their feet seem to know exactly how to move. Science explains that there’s a reason why: dancers spend a lot of time stretching and strengthening their ankles, feet, and toes with resistance bands. If you’re...
It's no surprise that barre classes have exploded in popularity in recent years (favored by A-list celebrities) and being fused with a number of other cross-training formats. It's a targeted, high-precision workout that we also love for our older students because it's easier than most...
Most people are not concerned about losing their equilibrium as they go about day to day activities. Yet, as advanced age approaches, many able-bodied people grapple with a new set of challenges, including trying to keep their balance – almost as if having to learn...
Watching a ballerina perform a relevé is an expression of the strength and stability of their bodies. Performing this move highlights the importance of stability in the toes. Gaining such stability is not just for the professional dancer. Borrowing bodyweight exercises from ballerinas will take...
Rather than jamming your feet into an uncomfortable (and unsustainable) position at the barre, it's always important for dancers at any level to progressively improve their turnout and to build awareness about the muscles, joints, and ligaments responsible for your true turnout. Here are some...
If you have attempted a développé, you probably know it's easy for several things to can go wrong. Perhaps you are someone who has practiced this move repeatedly, only to find yourself not targeting the desired muscle group. Or maybe the flexibility you can reach...
The goal of dancers everywhere is better flexibility. With increased flexibility, positions become more manageable, though it is not the most essential thing for ballet beginners to have super flexibility. When trying to get more flexible, if done incorrectly, it can be harmful to your...