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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

While the studio is circled in mirrors and a ballet barre, you don’t have to be a dancer to take a Pure Barre class. There are, however, a few other requirements. Sticky socks are required so you ...

Discover how one writer is healing her relationship to her body and reconnecting with the joy of dance in a new anti-perfection ballet class. I was nervous entering my first ballet class in more than ...