The Origins of Ballet
As you’ve probably guessed, ballet is our favourite dance genre here at Ballet Fusion. It might be yours too! But have you ever wondered where it all started? Read on to find out all about the origins of ballet.
8 Reasons Why Ballet is Good for the Mind
We all know that ballet is good for the body, but did you know it’s also great for the mind? From improved focus to stress reduction, here are eight reasons why ballet is good for the mind…
Top 10 Ballet Myths Debunked
Ever wondered if pointe shoes are made from wood (FYI – they aren’t!)? Or, perhaps you thought Ballet is impossible to begin as an adult (which isn’t true, because that’s why we are here at Ballet Fusion!)?
We are here to debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the world of Ballet – and some of them might even surprise you!
A Ballet Teacher’s Top Tips on Starting Dance Workouts, At Any Age
Dance workouts are great for muscle strength, coordination, expression and more! Ballet instructor Rhea Sheedy shares her top tips on getting started.
Reasons why you should begin your journey with Ballet (when you're 50 and over)
When we think of a ballet class, we often imagine a sea of pink tutus, tiaras and tights...
But Ballet isn’t just for children – in fact, Ballet provides a huge range of benefits for you and your health!
Keep reading to find out why.
The anatomy of a pointe shoe
A pointe shoe is more than just your average pair of flat ballet shoes – in fact, each pointe shoe is so unique as they are made by hand and many dancers can even tell minute differences between one pointe shoe maker and another! Freed of London supply a vast quantity of pointe shoes to The Royal Ballet Company and many company dancers often request their preferred shoemaker to create their shoes!
What happens to your body when you dance or exercise?
It’s amazing how quickly our body responds to movement and exercise. Within seconds, amazing things are happening. And amazing things keep happening as we keep up a regular routine. From an instant mood boost, to improved immune system and prevention of heart disease and cancer.
Why it's so important to get pointe shoes fitted professionally
When people think of ballet dancers, they often think of dancers wearing pointe shoes and dancing on their toes.
Pointe work is something many dancers work towards - whether as a child or an adult. And with some dedicated training and strengthening, it’s achievable for most.
Read our handy guide on how to progress towards pointe work, how to get your first pair of pointe shoes and what it’s like to dance en pointe.
10 Minute Full Body Stretch
Follow this 10-minute full-body stretching routine to target the major muscle groups, including hard-to-reach muscles.
How to get started with ballet as an adult
Deciding to try something new can be somewhat daunting – typically, we fear the unknown or feel anxious about starting a new hobby ‘too late’ in life. However, we have compiled a list of everything you need to know to get started and enter into the world of ballet.
En Croisé & En Ouvert - What's the Difference?
En Croisé & En Ouvert are two states of body alignment used in classical ballet. We often use these positions in the centre for our Classic and Ballet Fitness classes.
How to get better posture - with simple ballet fitness exercises
Good posture really comes from core strength. Not just the abs which we often think of as the 'core', but the core including back, hips and glutes as well as abdominal muscles.
Ballet fitness is amazing for improving posture because EVERY SINGLE ballet exercises uses the core. As well as working all our core muscles as we exercise, we also keep a focus on lengthening our posture the whole time - even when simply standing at the barre or in the centre.
How to do a Pirouette
We’ve put together a series of four videos to help you get from 0 to 360 degrees and learn everything you need to know about how to achieve the perfect pirouette.
Tips for Improving Turnout
Did you know that turnout mostly comes from the hips? Looking at a dancer, it can be easy to assume that the turnout is driven completely by the ankles but it’s actually the hips that drive turnout.
Try the exercises below to improve and strengthen your turnout.
Five Core Exercises for Dancers
Looking to tone and strengthen your core? Well, the great news is, just about all dance exercises contribute towards a stronger core and flatter stomach. Even running and walking are great for your core if you do them regularly.
If you want to add some core exercises to your regular workout routine, try some of these:
Online Ballet Workouts
Ballet Fusion online ballet workouts are designed to strengthen, tone and shape - as well as help to improve posture and balance.
We’re currently running nine different types of live online ballet workout classes ranging from classical ballet fitness to ballet core and ballet cardio flow.
10 Reasons Why Ballet is Good For Athletes & Sports Training
Ballet is becoming more popular as a cross training activity in the world of sport. Athletes from all walks of life, amateur and pro, are realising the huge benefits that ballet can bring to their lives. We’ve pulled together the top 10 reasons why ballet is good for athletes.
Ballet Positions for Beginners
If you’re new to ballet, haven’t been for a while or thinking about starting a class, some of the positions and terms used by your teacher might have you a bit baffled.
We’ve listed some of the basic ballet positions with descriptions to get you started.