Fitness
Pirouette to your heart’s content.
As Mellors says, It is definitely something you’ve got the option to learn as an adult.
Are you feeling the call of the tutu?
Here are all the benefits of ballet, as well as what to expect in your first class.
And it also works all your muscles.
Youll have them in one of the ballet arm positions, she explains.
Besides being a full-body workout, ballet improves your flexibility.
(You know, kind of like a ballerina.)
Good posture also helps prevent muscle fatigue.
There are quite a few mental benefits of ballet, too.
It is time out of your day that you are putting energy and focus into yourself, Mellors says.
The mind-body connection youll build in class can also be great for confidence.
How To Get Better At Ballet
If you arent a good dancer, no worries.
That is the point of a dance class to learn and improve, Mellors says.
As you get started, Mellors says its all about getting comfortable with the idea of being a beginner.
Everyone starts somewhere, she says.
Learn to enjoy the process.
Youre going to learn, so be patient with yourself.
Itll also help to focus on one technique at a time, she adds.
Keep building and enjoying the process, Mellors says.
Studies referenced:
Letton, ME.
The Effectiveness of Classical Ballet Training on Health-Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review.
J Phys Act Health.
Lu, L. (2019).
Perceptions and Utilization of Strength Training and Conditioning in Collegiate Contemporary and Ballet Dancers: A Qualitative Approach.
Med Probl Perform Art.
Sources:
Ianthe Mellors,professional dancer, fitness instructor
Ronald K Alexander, adult beginner ballet teacher atAiley Extension
