As any ballet instructor will tell you, stretching is an important part of a ballet class. It prepares your body and your mind for the more physically and mentally demanding dance movements later on, which means that the chance of injuries is significantly lessened. Of course, stretching can also make the body more flexible and [...]
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Stretch Your Body Through Ballet
April 30th, 2010 
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April 28th, 2010 admin Whatever art or workout you choose, you start just where you are. How to choose a teacher is what deserves the first careful focus of your time.If there are several studios in your area, check out their site, and then phone and visit them. Ask if you can watch part of a class.While most older [...]
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April 27th, 2010 admin Ballet is an art and it is different from other dance forms. You may take ballet lessons or you probably have seen ballet on television or in the movies. Whatever your association with ballet, it is a graceful and beautiful kind of dancing .The letter “t” on the word “ballet” is silent, so we pronounce [...]
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