"Ballet promotes amazing posture by strengthening the core, back, and stabilizing muscles," says McGuire Mayes. "This helps counteract the negative effects of modern sedentary lifestyles." 2.

Camille de Baranoff, now a La Jolla resident, will give weekly lessons on Saturdays in three age groups starting July 5 ...

Look at yourself. The first step to improving your posture is recognizing how you are holding yourself in space. “The more aware we are of our posture, the more we can work to correct it ...

Ballet for health. Numerous studies show that, beginning at around 40, balance is a vital skill associated with longevity and quality of life. In one study, 20 percent of people over 50 couldn’t ...

As a child, I studied ballet—a fanatical discipline devoted to looking as long as possible. All my teachers urged me to lift from the sternum by imagining I was wearing a beautiful diamond necklace.

Zumba is a high-energy dance workout that mixes Latin -inspired moves with aerobics. It keeps you on your toes continuously, ...

Tracy Somani arrived at the Philadelphia Ballet building on North Broad Street wearing a nervous look. She came to take a class but wasn’t sure where to go. She poked her head into a studio. Somani ...

My experience with the Forme Power Bra. Is the Forme Power Bra effective? Yes, without a doubt, it improves my posture while I wear it. But it’s not a long-term solution to slouching and ...

Dancers must master fundamental ballet techniques, including posture, flexibility, and strength. It’s also beneficial to take classes in complementary dance styles (such as contemporary or jazz ...

"Ballet promotes amazing posture by strengthening the core, back, and stabilizing muscles," says McGuire Mayes. "This helps counteract the negative effects of modern sedentary lifestyles." 2.

Ballet is mysterious. Can ballet also be cool? Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 82°F. Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 E-Edition. ... just by how you walk or your posture,” he says.

In a brightly lit dance studio in Changchun, Jilin province, a group of women wearing leotards and ballet dresses hold their positions and move gracefully across the floor. This is no ordinary ...