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.
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.
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.
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!
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!