"Uh oh, we've got dinosaur hands again," said Claire, the ballet teacher. I look down, and sure enough my hands, instead of graceful and light like butterflies, are curled up next to my torso like the ...

Sick of swimming and bored of bike rides? You’re in luck: there’s a new cross-training trend in town. Ballet might be typically seen as the preserve of small children and impossibly flexible ...

Combining elements of ballet, dance and Pilates, Xtend Barre's signature class focuses on strengthening and lengthening muscles whilst honing in on toning key areas like core, glutes, legs and arms.

Barre can burn, but it’s not just a physical workout. There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that it’s a great way of staying mentally sharp and calm (even if your legs are trembling). From ...

If you've ever been curious about trying a barre fitness workout, our guide below will explain the benefits of ballet barre and how to get started. Barre fitness is a hybrid workout class - combining ...

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Zumba and barre are two popular dance workouts that promise to improve your fitness while having fun. Both have their own ...

I, like many young girls, was thrown into ballet class as a toddler. Growing up with dance, I found it to be one of many consistent after-school activities, as I made friends, got to move in ways I ...