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 ...

Starting ballet in your 50s can improve balance, strength, flexibility, and confidence while offering powerful benefits for ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ballet-inspired group fitness classes have leapt beyond the traditional wall-mounted barre to include tools like bungee cords and swishy balls for a full-body workout, according ...

When a ballerina spins on one foot to perform a pirouette, it isn’t just her leg doing the work. “A strong core keeps her posture perfect,” says Kristen Kurie, a physical therapist with the New York ...

Barre workouts are inspired by ballet and use a stationary handrail for support. They also draw elements from Pilates, yoga, and strength training to create a low impact, full-body workout. A barre ...

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 ...

Never before have humans lived such a disembodied existence. Many of us spend our days hunched over the computer, ignoring our body until our limbs go numb. As of 2011, only about 20 percent of ...

Cardio, schmardio. For the ultimate body and mind workout, some harried adults are pirouetting back in time — and signing themselves up for ballet class. Whether it’s curious first-timers looking to ...