Top 10 Ballet Myths Debunked
Ever wondered if pointe shoes are made from wood (FYI – they aren’t!)? Or, perhaps you thought Ballet is impossible to begin as an adult (which isn’t true, because that’s why we are here at Ballet Fusion!)?
We are here to debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the world of Ballet – and some of them might even surprise you!
The Origins of Ballet
As you’ve probably guessed, ballet is our favourite dance genre here at Ballet Fusion. It might be yours too! But have you ever wondered where it all started? Read on to find out all about the origins of ballet.
A Ballet Teacher’s Top Tips on Starting Dance Workouts, At Any Age
Dance workouts are great for muscle strength, coordination, expression and more! Ballet instructor Rhea Sheedy shares her top tips on getting started.
Reasons why you should begin your journey with Ballet (when you're 50 and over)
When we think of a ballet class, we often imagine a sea of pink tutus, tiaras and tights...
But Ballet isn’t just for children – in fact, Ballet provides a huge range of benefits for you and your health!
Keep reading to find out why.
The anatomy of a pointe shoe
A pointe shoe is more than just your average pair of flat ballet shoes – in fact, each pointe shoe is so unique as they are made by hand and many dancers can even tell minute differences between one pointe shoe maker and another! Freed of London supply a vast quantity of pointe shoes to The Royal Ballet Company and many company dancers often request their preferred shoemaker to create their shoes!
What happens to your body when you dance or exercise?
It’s amazing how quickly our body responds to movement and exercise. Within seconds, amazing things are happening. And amazing things keep happening as we keep up a regular routine. From an instant mood boost, to improved immune system and prevention of heart disease and cancer.
Why it's so important to get pointe shoes fitted professionally
When people think of ballet dancers, they often think of dancers wearing pointe shoes and dancing on their toes.
Pointe work is something many dancers work towards - whether as a child or an adult. And with some dedicated training and strengthening, it’s achievable for most.
Read our handy guide on how to progress towards pointe work, how to get your first pair of pointe shoes and what it’s like to dance en pointe.
How often should I weigh myself?
10 Minute Full Body Stretch
Follow this 10-minute full-body stretching routine to target the major muscle groups, including hard-to-reach muscles.
Q&A With Guest Instructor Bethany Kingsley-Garner
We were so excited to welcome Bethany for her first masterclass with Ballet Fusion in March 2021! After the masterclass, we managed to nab an exclusive interview with Bethany to find out more about the life of a real ballerina! So here goes... (we are super excited to share this with you!).
10 Reasons Why Stretching is Good for You
We all know that we should stretch but are you aware of the many reasons why stretching is so good for you?
Here are 10 reasons why we should stretch regularly:
How to get started with ballet as an adult
Deciding to try something new can be somewhat daunting – typically, we fear the unknown or feel anxious about starting a new hobby ‘too late’ in life. However, we have compiled a list of everything you need to know to get started and enter into the world of ballet.
5 Easy ways to improve your health from the inside
Our health is our wealth and in these times, we need to focus on staying healthy and strong more than ever. Here are our top five super easy (and sometimes surprising) ways to improve your health from the inside this year.
En Croisé & En Ouvert - What's the Difference?
En Croisé & En Ouvert are two states of body alignment used in classical ballet. We often use these positions in the centre for our Classic and Ballet Fitness classes.
Ballet Fusion Update - November 2020
Right Lockdown 2.0 - let’s have ya!
We’re gutted to be closing our studio classes again but the good news is that we should be back pretty soon and in the meantime, we’re moving more classes online.
Adult Ballet Classes in Exeter, Devon
Join our Ballet Fusion classes in Exeter, Devon for fitness, flexibility, posture, balance and wellbeing. All our exercises are based on the traditional principles of classical ballet but we’ve modified them to make them safe, more impactful and more appropriate for adults.
Adult Ballet Classes in Totnes, Devon
Join our Ballet Fusion classes in Totnes, Devon for fitness, flexibility, posture, balance and wellbeing. All our exercises are based on the traditional principles of classical ballet but we’ve modified them to make them safe, more impactful and more appropriate for adults.
How to get better posture - with simple ballet fitness exercises
Good posture really comes from core strength. Not just the abs which we often think of as the 'core', but the core including back, hips and glutes as well as abdominal muscles.
Ballet fitness is amazing for improving posture because EVERY SINGLE ballet exercises uses the core. As well as working all our core muscles as we exercise, we also keep a focus on lengthening our posture the whole time - even when simply standing at the barre or in the centre.
Adult Beginner Pointe Classes - Devon
If you’ve always wanted to wear a pair of pointe shoes and experience the feeling of dancing on pointe, now is your chance.
This class is also perfect for adults who may have done pointe work when they were younger and would like to get back on pointe safely and gently.
August 2020 Ballet Fusion Timetable
Check out our timetable for August 2020. Including a new Friday morning Ballet Arms class and a Sunday morning Quickie.