Fitness is not just about sweating it out in the gym, it is also about finding workouts that strengthen the body while adding grace and balance. That is exactly what Malaika Arora shows us with her ...

The queen appreciates ballet’s physical and mental benefits so much that she describes it as an activity that brings ...

The secret behind the sculpted, resilient physique of actress Anya Taylor-Joy isn't endless hours of heavy lifting; it's the disciplined, low-impact world of ballet-inspired fitness, often practiced ...

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 ...

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 ...

When a ballerina spins on one foot to perform a pirouette, it isn’t just her leg doing the work. “A strong core keeps her posture perfect,” says Kristen Kurie, a physical therapist with the New York ...

Dance has always been a powerful tool for self-expression and creativity. For beginners, it is a fun way to unleash creativity while getting some exercise. By adding dance into your routine, you can ...

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 ...