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A Pilates instructor says this ballet-inspired workout will help you develop the balance, strength and flexibility of a dancer—I put it to the test

I spent most of my teenage years in a dance studio, and while I hung up my ballet shoes 10 years ago, dance-inspired workouts always excite me, because I know that dance training is one of the best ...
Medical Xpress

Study finds ballet training may improve balance and coordination in daily activities

A ballet dancer's grace is not just because the dancer constantly practices moving with poise. New research published in the Journal of Neurophysiology reports that professional ballet dancers' years ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Ballet can bring balance to an aging body

At Studio A in Los Angeles, Diane Kravif, 75, stands at the barre with pin-straight posture. Pink slippers cover her feet, and her silver bob is pushed back with a headband. Watching her tendu and ...
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Malaika Arora stuns in ballet barre workout: 5 leg and glute exercises you must try

Fitness is not just about sweating it out in the gym, it is also about finding workouts that strengthen the body while adding grace and balance. That is exactly what Malaika Arora shows us with her ...
Newsday

Ballet footwork, balance can help you be a better athlete

Ballet has been called the most difficult sport. Football teams for years have added ballet to their workouts. It helps players develop coordination and endurance. Have you ever stood up and danced on ...