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A barre instructor recommends these three standing exercises if you want to improve your posture and lower-body strength

Barre is a style of movement that can help you build strength, improve your posture and work on your mobility. It combines ...
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Misty Copeland's Guide To A 'Ballerina Body': Five Exercises For A Strong, Sculpted Physique

This article originally appeared on Sports Illustrated. The typical physique of a ballerina from decades ago is no longer the standard today. That shift—from “childlike and brittle” to strong, healthy ...
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Ballet Helped This Mother and Daughter Bond — and Bring Strength to Others Who Needed It: 'The Profound Impact Is Unbelievable'

Elizabeth and Susan Jacobson realized that adding ballet movements into older women's daily routines would be impactful on their health and bring them joy as well Courtesy Susan Jacobson It was in ...
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As a Lifelong Dancer, the Ballet by Equinox x ABT Class Is Officially My New Favorite Dance Workout

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 ...