Never before have humans lived such a disembodied existence. Many of us spend our days hunched over the computer, ignoring our body until our limbs go numb. As of 2011, only about 20 percent of ...

Cardio, schmardio. For the ultimate body and mind workout, some harried adults are pirouetting back in time — and signing themselves up for ballet class. Whether it’s curious first-timers looking to ...

Moving your body—no matter what the style, type, or form of movement—is good for your body and your mind. Exercise doesn’t have to mean working tirelessly away at boring weights or long, arduous runs.

As a lot of young kids did, I took ballet classes from my toddler years until I graduated college with a degree in dance (focusing mostly on contemporary dance). From ages 15-21 I also taught ballet ...

Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ballet-inspired group fitness classes have leapt beyond the traditional wall-mounted barre to include tools like bungee cords and swishy balls for a full-body workout, according ...

The Richmond Ballet has put a new spin — and a lot of booty shakin’ — into its adult-class lineup with the addition of Rhythm & Motion. Founded in San Francisco on the principle that “anyone can dance ...

Blame the viral aesthetic of ballet core or the workout appeal, but adult ballet classes have seen a huge surge in demand. So much so that the classes at the New York Theatre Ballet School have ...