How Do You Learn Ballet To Improve Flexibility?
If you’re like most adults, you’re finding that it’s not as easy to bend and stretch the way you did in your youth. Can any of that flexibility be recaptured? Ballet is a great way to improve your flexibility and a fun way to get fit! Decide where you would like to learn ballet. Many dance schools offer ballet, but unless you live in a larger city, you may need to search to find a class for adults. A university most likely will include ballet in its course offering. Get ready for your class by locating the barre, a round rail securely attached to the wall. Most classes begin at the barre, where you warm up, stretch and learn ballet basics while holding on for support. Barre work builds strength, improves technique and increases flexibility. Notice the instructor’s turnout, or rotation of her hips, legs and feet as she instructs the class. Dancers hope for 180-degree turnout. Move to the center of the room with the class. The teacher will instruct the class in step combinations that wer
