Q&A With Guest Instructor Bethany Kingsley-Garner
We were so excited to welcome Bethany for her first masterclass with Ballet Fusion in March 2021! After the masterclass, we managed to nab an exclusive interview with Bethany to find out more about the life of a real ballerina! So here goes... (we are super excited to share this with you!).
10 Reasons Why Stretching is Good for You
We all know that we should stretch but are you aware of the many reasons why stretching is so good for you?
Here are 10 reasons why we should stretch regularly:
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.
5 Easy ways to improve your health from the inside
Our health is our wealth and in these times, we need to focus on staying healthy and strong more than ever. Here are our top five super easy (and sometimes surprising) ways to improve your health from the inside this year.
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.
Ballet Fusion Update - November 2020
Right Lockdown 2.0 - let’s have ya!
We’re gutted to be closing our studio classes again but the good news is that we should be back pretty soon and in the meantime, we’re moving more classes online.
Adult Ballet Classes in Exeter, Devon
Join our Ballet Fusion classes in Exeter, Devon for fitness, flexibility, posture, balance and wellbeing. All our 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.
Adult Ballet Classes in Totnes, Devon
Join our Ballet Fusion classes in Totnes, Devon for fitness, flexibility, posture, balance and wellbeing. All our 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.
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.