Barre exercises combine ballet moves with elements of yoga and Pilates ... and doing movements with pointed toes instead of a flexed foot. These can take practice to master, but your instructor can ...

This exercise provides overall strengthening of the foot and ankle. Step 1: Stand near a wall or counter that you can use for balance. Step 2: Lift one foot and stand with your weight on the other ...

However, most ballet exercises require strength from your glutes, quads, and legs, says Susan. For example, practicing tendu—a movement where you slide the foot along the floor—works your feet ...

Ballet barre workouts offer low-impact exercises that build strength, endurance, mobility, and stability. Here’s your beginner’s guide to the barre.

You'll do a combination of ballet positions and Pilates moves to target the abs. Arms: Yes. Classes include exercises like military presses, lateral arm raises, and triceps lifts to work the arm ...

From Etoile to Ballerina, ballet dancers have taken over the recent pop-culture spotlight. But behind the scenes, injuries—from arthritis to bunions—abound.