7 Unexpected Ways Ballet Can Help Athletes
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From improved brain function to increased endurance, ballet can have multiple positive effects on an athlete’s career. We’ll discuss some of the unexpected benefits below.
What You’ll Learn at Your Adult Beginner Ballet Class
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Are you trying new things in the new year? Put adult ballet classes on your list with The School of Ballet Arizona and get your body moving!
Ballet 101: Popular Ballet Turns
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From pirouettes to fouettés, here is a list of popular ballet turns that will have you spinning with enthusiasm.
What Does Art Do For the Community?
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Art plays a key role in every society, and yet, many people currently discount its inherent value. This is an alarming trend, as artistic exposure is critical for the health and vitality of modern communities.
Casting a Ballet: Q&A with Ib Andersen
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Ever wondered what goes into casting a ballet? Artistic Director, Ib Andersen talks about the process and how he works with the dancers.
4 Tips for Improving Your Ballet Arch
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Watching our dancers as they perform on stage, you will notice that they all have beautiful ballet feet with extremely high arches. While it might seem like our dancers were born with feet like this, they weren’t. Many of them had to work to increase their arch.
Most Famous Classical Ballet Performances
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Dance enthusiasts who want to try something new may want to consider trying flamenco dancing. Learn more about this dance style and see why it is so popular among dancers of all ages and skill levels.
Ballet Barre Workout Ideas
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Performing a few simple exercises that are similar to what our dancers do when they are at the ballet barre will help you improve your strength, balance, and flexibility.
7 Most Famous Female Dancers in History
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Discover seven amazingly talented female dancers who are role models to current dancers all over the world.