Adult Ballet

November 6, 2017

How ballet made me a stronger half marathoner

Alright, confession time. Ballet was not my first love. (Cue the horrified gasps!) My very first love was running. I come from a family of runners. […]
November 2, 2017

Feet First! Thank You Elancé

I am overwhelmingly grateful to all the staff and students for being so welcoming, inclusive, accommodating and accepting…(& so much more !) 18475 days. A knee […]
July 30, 2017

An Exercise Class That Has ‘Barre’ In the Title is NOT Ballet!

We all know of the latest craze sweeping the fitness industry. It goes by many names and you can see it advertised when passing by almost […]
July 23, 2017

What Your Teachers Say and What They Really Mean

Participating in an adult ballet class is immensely rewarding and is often a highlight during the working week. The beauty and precision of ballet can be […]
January 29, 2017

Can Adults Really Learn Ballet?

What springs to mind when you hear the word ballet? Little girls in pink tutus doing something cute – that’s ballet right? Well, not exactly. There […]
January 5, 2017

Why Starting Ballet Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution

As we head into the silly season where indulging becomes the norm, it’s a good time to look forward to the New Year with a plan […]
November 28, 2016

Four Ways To Respect Your Adult Ballet Body

There is nothing better than stepping into your adult ballet class after a long week and letting go of the day-to-day grind. The bliss of the […]
October 11, 2016

Tips to improve balance for adult ballet dancers

Having good balance in ballet is as essential as breathing. However unlike breathing, it doesn’t just happen! Your body needs to learn specific techniques to develop […]
September 5, 2016

Should your head or your heart lead the way in ballet?

Do Pirouettes feel like the enemy? Maybe a balance in arabesque makes you feel queasy. Perhaps the request for expression makes you want to run for […]