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 ...

Are you a beginner who is interested in taking a dance class, but scared it might be too difficult? Thanks to the explosion ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ballet Flow is a fitness concept that provides a workout for everyone who is as passionate about movement as the Creative Director; Natalia Cordero has been doing her entire life. At just five years ...

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 ...

Get sweaty at the Dance HIIT classes offered at SWT (Strong. Women. Thriving.) Fitness. The HIIT classes contain three different routines under the same SWT acronym: Sparkle (low to mid-level ...

Exercise can help reduce the risk of falls — a major cause of injuries in older adults — but only four per cent of older ...