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It’s probably safe to assume that most people not only know
what ballet is, but have a picture in their head of the grace and beauty of a
ballerina. The dance style is centuries old and many countries have developed
their own form of ballet based on history i.e. American Ballet, French Ballet,
Russian Ballet, etc. While it’s not necessarily a new world of dance, more
adults are turning to the basics to understand their bodies a little better.
Many
studios ask you to audition when you enroll if you have had previous experience
with ballet so you can be placed properly. Ballet requires a large amount of attention
to technique, and if it isn’t formed properly, could not only damage the rest
of the learning process, but could cause harm to the body. Laura Pettibone, a
dancer that worked with the Erik Hawkins Dance Company as well as traveled as a
visiting choreographer to dance companies on the east coast remarked, “Ballet
is no joke. You have to be willing to learn and listen, but you’ll also learn a
great deal about self-discipline and have fun playing out your dream of being a
ballerina!”
Adult
ballet classes have become a popular way to increase flexibility (that
decreases arthritis) and gain slim, toned muscle. Ballet is a rigorous workout,
and more studios have been open to teaching those that have always wanted to
learn what it’s all about.
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