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 ...

A great workout inspired by the pros. A ballet-inspired workout could help you slim down and shape up this season. Physique 57 — -- intro:The hottest barre these days is not some downtown ...

Pliés, relevés, and sauté jumps don’t just look graceful, the ballet moves also lengthen and strengthen muscles and burn calories. Ballet-inspired classes like Pure Barre, Bar Method, and Balletone ...

Whether or not they know the difference between a pirouette and plié, students interested in ballet now have an outlet at MMC. The classical French dance is taught in a fitness class at the rec center ...

I walked into the advanced beginner class at the Washington School of Ballet Saturday morning feeling like a student returning to school a day after playing hooky: anxious. Timid. A tad guilty. I’ve ...

Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

As the world’s population ages, exercise advice targeting older adults has become more popular. Social dance, specifically, has been considered a good exercise for those of increasing age because it ...

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Using a great exercise mat makes all the difference when I work out. Something with traction that cushions my joints, doesn’t shift around as I move and is at least somewhat sweat-resistant enhances ...