How Ballet Can Improve Your Posture: Tips from a Ballet Instructor
Posture is the foundation of movement and balance. Whether you’re sitting, standing, or walking, your posture has a direct impact on your physical well-being. Good posture isn’t just about looking poised; it’s crucial for preventing back pain, improving breathing, and maintaining overall body alignment. Ballet, with its graceful movements and emphasis on strength, control, and flexibility, is an excellent way to improve your posture.
The Benefits of Ballet Fitness for Strength and Flexibility
Ballet has long been admired for its grace, elegance, and artistic beauty, but it is also one of the most effective ways to build strength and flexibility. Ballet fitness, a workout inspired by traditional ballet techniques, is becoming a popular way for people of all fitness levels to improve their overall health. Whether you’re looking to build lean muscle, increase your range of motion, or simply find a fun and engaging way to work out, ballet fitness offers something for everyone.
10 Ballet-Inspired Fitness Workouts You Can Do at Home
If you're looking to combine grace, strength, and flexibility in your fitness routine, ballet-inspired workouts are a perfect choice. These exercises not only tone your muscles but also improve posture, balance, and overall body awareness. The best part? You don't need a studio or special equipment to get started. Here are ten ballet-inspired fitness workouts that you can easily do at home, whether you're a beginner or just looking to add something new to your routine.
What is Floor Barre and Why is it So Popular?
In the world of dance and fitness, new trends emerge regularly, but few have captured the hearts of dancers and fitness enthusiasts alike quite like Floor Barre. A unique blend of ballet principles and floor-based exercises, Floor Barre has gained popularity for its ability to strengthen, lengthen, and tone the body while providing a low-impact workout. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a fitness beginner, Floor Barre offers something for everyone.
The Noble Origins of Ballet: A Journey from Renaissance Courts to Global Stages
Did you know that ballet began in the lavish courts of the Italian Renaissance? From noble amateurs performing at banquets to the establishment of the first professional ballet school, the journey of ballet is truly captivating.
Dive into the rich history of this elegant art form and learn how it evolved from Renaissance entertainment to the global stage.
Hot Flashes & Ways to manage them + Soy & Flaxseed Hot Flash Smoothie Recipe
Hot flashes can be a symptom of perimenopause and menopause. They can occur at any time, and they can be really annoying!
We've pulled together some helpful tips on how to manage them, as well as a delicious smoothie recipe which incorporates some lovely hormone-balancing ingredients which may aid in the relief of hot flashes.
UK Dance Shows To See This Autumn / Winter 2023
With the festive season just around the corner we thought we would share with you some wonderful winter shows and dance companies that are touring the UK to bring you joy.
8 Reasons Why Ballet is Good for the Mind
We all know that ballet is good for the body, but did you know it’s also great for the mind? From improved focus to stress reduction, here are eight reasons why ballet is good for the mind…
Instructor Q&A - Get to know Rhea
She’s the founder of ballet fusion and she’s here to answer all the important questions - including ‘what’s your spirit animal?’ Let’s get to know Rhea…
Quick & Easy Energy Balls - Recipe
Are you always on the go running from job to job? If you are, you might want to make these yummy little energy balls.
The Best Stretches to Relieve Tight Glutes
Doing glute stretches not only relieves tight and sore muscles but also has a helping hand in reducing muscle tightness in other areas too. Glute stretches can help reduce tightness and tension in your lower back and hips too. In fact they help to increase your flexibility and range and reduce the chance of injury.
Instructor Q&A - Get to know Megan
Get to know Megan - our Irish Dancing, Liverpudlian who lives on the south coast and loves to teach Floor Barre. Catch her teaching our Torquay class every week 💛
Simple & Healthy Date & Walnut Bites Recipe
If you are in need of a little sweet fix either before or after your Ballet Fusion class, after lunch or perhaps dinner then these deliciously decadent date and walnut bites are sure to hit the spot. Refined sugar free and with only three natural ingredients they are easy to make and easier to eat.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About London’s Iconic Theatres
Happy World Theatre Day! We thought it would be fun to delve a little bit into the history of some of London’s most iconic theatres and find some interesting facts to celebrate. Here are our Ballet Fusion top 5.
Our Top 10 Female Dancers of All Time
Happy International Women's Day to you all. We can’t think of a better time to celebrate and highlight the team at Ballet Fusion’s top 10 dancers of all time.
In no particular order these female dancers have inspired your instructors at some point through their training and careers. We think they deserve a standing ovation.
Why ballet is a great pre-natal exercise
When you’re pregnant, there are so many unknowns, including questions around what types of exercises are safe. No matter what activity you choose, staying active during pregnancy may help physically prepare you for labour and delivery and can shorten postnatal recovery.
UK Dance Shows To See This Year - Jan to April 23
2023 is looking like a great year for dance shows across the UK. Here’s our pick of the top dance shows to see in the UK this SPRING.
Instructor Q&A - Get to know Chloe
Chloe teaches online Ballet Fusion classes and is almost as famous as her pet sausage dog Bella ;) Beauty & brains in equal amounts - read on to find out how Chloe keeps both in such amazing shape.
10 Postnatal Ballet-Inspired Exercises
Exercising after having a baby can be different for all of us. For some, it’s exciting and for others it’s a daunting thought (I was in this camp!). We’ve pulled together 10 simple ballet-inspired exercises to help get you back in the swing of things post-birth. And congratulations by the way. You are amazing!
Instructor Q&A - GET TO KNOW Tara
Get to know Ballet Fusion instructor Tara. Tara teaches lots of our online classes and is a firm favourite amongst Ballet Fusion dancers.