Sick of swimming and bored of bike rides? You’re in luck: there’s a new cross-training trend in town. Ballet might be typically seen as the preserve of small children and impossibly flexible ...

I, like many young girls, was thrown into ballet class as a toddler. Growing up with dance, I found it to be one of many consistent after-school activities, as I made friends, got to move in ways I ...

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Barre classes are redefining modern fitness by blending elements of ballet, Pilates, and functional training into a single, efficient workout. Originally influenced by classical dance techniques, ...

Barre ballet classes are a firm favourite in the fitness scene for their ability to combine the grace and elegance of classical dance and Pilates with the rigour of strength training. As an ...

Before Reformer Pilates and spinning bikes became the boutique workouts du jour, barre was the favoured fitness activity beloved by celebrities and high-flying women alike. Fans flocked to it not only ...