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.
Adult Beginner Pointe Classes - Devon
If you’ve always wanted to wear a pair of pointe shoes and experience the feeling of dancing on pointe, now is your chance.
This class is also perfect for adults who may have done pointe work when they were younger and would like to get back on pointe safely and gently.
August 2020 Ballet Fusion Timetable
Check out our timetable for August 2020. Including a new Friday morning Ballet Arms class and a Sunday morning Quickie.
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.
How to Strengthen Pelvic Floor Muscles
This question isn’t only asked by women who have recently given birth. Most of us want a stronger pelvic floor - whether it’s to prevent problems as we age, improve our sex life or stop little accidents from happening when we exercise… or have a laughing fit!
Sea View Ballet Classes - Devon
Ballet on the terrace. The best way to enjoy ballet (and a view) in Devon - whilst staying safe & socially distanced.
Updated Timetable - July 2020
Check out our latest timetable. Including THREE NEW CLASSES and extra Classic, Quickie and Stretch & Flex classes.
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.
Subscribe to Unlimited Ballet Fusion Classes
Loving Ballet Fusion online classes? Now you can enjoy even more with our monthly, no strings subscription.
Exercising from home is a regular fixture for so many of us now and getting into a routine that’s achievable and fun is the key to keeping our health and wellbeing on top form.
Introducing 20 at 12!
Introducing our 20 at 12 series! 20 minutes at 12pm every day. Focus on the core, butt and arms for deep muscle work to tone, shape and strengthen.
New Online Ballet Fitness Classes - Ballet Core & Stretch & Flex
We’re so happy that so many people are choosing to join our online classes. Isolation is a weird thing but we can all agree that keeping fit and healthy during this period is super important - For both our physical and mental health. This week we’re launching two new online ballet fitness classes by popular request: Ballet Core and Stretch & Flex.
Free Online Ballet Fitness Classes
Joins us at 1pm every other Friday for a free 30 min Ballet Fusion Quickie class. Our Quickie classes are designed to get you working all the major muscle groups with our fun ballet fitness exercises. So now you can get ballet fit at home for free!
Private Adult Ballet Lessons in Devon
Private adult ballet lessons are perfect if you are looking for one-on-one tuition to learn or improve ballet technique. Adult ballet can improve strength, flexibility, posture and fitness - and private sessions allow you to achieve impressive results in a shorter space of time. Read our blog post about why adult ballet is so good for you.
Hip Opening Stretches for Ballet Dancers
Most ballet exercises are done with turned out legs and feet. Having open, flexible hips is key to achieving a good turnout. High leg lifts and extensions such as grand battement, arabesques and grand jetes also rely on good hip flexibility.
Private Adult Ballet Lessons London
Ballet Fusion Ltd® offers private adult ballet lessons around London - perfect for people looking to learn ballet, improve technique, increase strength, achieve intensive practice and reach their ballet goals.
Adult Ballet Classes in Victoria, London
We’re excited to be launching our Ballet Fusion classes in Victoria, London. Ballet Fusion is adult ballet with a focus on fitness, strength, toning, improved posture and balance. Join us to improve your fitness, enjoy fun and friendly exercise and start the new year with a new passion,
Ballet Fusion Christmas & New Year Class Dates
Ballet Fusion adult ballet class finish on Friday 13th December for Christmas 2019. We’re back week commencing 6th Jan 2020 for classes in Teignmouth, Newton Abbot and Paignton, Devon and Bank and Victoria in London.
Adult Ballet Classes in Paignton, Devon
Ballet Fusion classes in Paignton, Devon. Ballet Fusion is adult ballet with a focus on fitness, strength, toning, improved posture and balance. All the exercises are based on the traditional principles of classical ballet but we’ve modified them to make them safe, more impactful and more appropriate for adults.