Fit Yourself Barre-With A French Touch
You know how ballet dancers spend numerous hours in the studio, perfecting their technique until it becomes so familiar. But that second nature discipline often spills over into their everyday lives in the funniest ways. From spontaneously dancing in public to stretching everywhere, ballet dancers can’t help but show manners that can leave others around …
Professional ballerinas need to be flexible to perform all the difficult ballet moves. While warming up is a key part of ballet dancers’ daily routine, many people think stretching isn’t important. However, most ballet injuries happen because people don’t stretch properly. Whether you are trying out ballet or a fitness addict, these beginner ballet stretches …
Looking for the perfect gift that will make ballet lovers’ hearts skip a beat? Look no further! I have put together a gift guide with a handpicked selection of presents that will make any ballet enthusiasts jump with excitement. From extraordinary personalized home decor to stylish ballet-themed accessories, these thoughtful gift ideas whether small or …
Leg warmers are more than a fashion statement to ballerinas. Surely, this beloved dance accessory does add a touch of style to their performances. But there are serious practical reasons why ballet dancers wear these special warmers. Read on to understand better how important it is for ballerinas to wear leg warmers! Why do ballerinas …
Ballet dancing is both an art form and a sport. It is a way of expressing music and creativity through extreme physical performance. Therefore, ballerinas need strong legs to execute fast-paced ballet moves. They put in a lot of hard ballet training to ensure their best performances. That is why they have amazing physical strength …
Are you afraid to start ballet as a beginner adult because you think you are too old and it’s too late? Let me assure you that adults can learn ballet. I was 43 years old when I took my first ballet class. There were much older ladies in my class. Some were in their 70s …
Just a little over a century ago, ballerinas looked much different from today’s ballet dancers. In fact, when you look at modern professional ballerinas, you can definitely notice that they generally have several physical similarities: they are svelte and have long-toned lean muscles. As a result, many little girls often wonder if it still can …
Many don’t think ballet is a sport simply because when you watch a ballet performance you can’t see the tremendous physical effort dancers provide that is intentionally disguised to bring us a representation of grace and beauty. We can’t see how much it costs and that is the magic of ballet. Unless you know of …
Don’t you think that today leggings would do the job? Why the need to wear leotards? When I went to my first adult ballet class, we all wore yoga leggings with a T-shirt. I wanted to wear a leotard because I thought it was so much more elegant. I remembered my daughter wearing leotards and …
These are some basic ballet terms. There are so many more. This is just an overview. It can feel overwhelming at first glance to learn all the terms and techniques, especially because the vocabulary is in French but it’s with practice that one gets familiar with them. Ballet appeared in the late 15th century, not …