The "Ballerina" version takes it a step further. While there's no single strict definition, it generally emphasizes greater control, an upright posture, and sometimes a deeper range of motion or a ...

Now 34, Copeland has reflected on her journey and compiled the lessons learned along the way into her new, maiden health and fitness book, Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner ...

Dancers must master fundamental ballet techniques, including posture, flexibility, and strength. It’s also beneficial to take classes in complementary dance styles (such as contemporary or jazz ...

(You know, kind of like a ballerina.) “Ballet leads to good posture which encourages proper alignment of joints and bones and reduces abnormal wear and tear on joint surfaces,” he tells Bustle.

Vanessa Woods, a former professional ballet dancer, suffered an injury that ended her career. So she formed a company, Vitality in Motion, that brings movement classes to retirement communities ...

Often seen in women who run or dance, the ballerina posture looks fragile but never sweet. It is a highly torsional look that should not be underestimated, even by gun slingers.

As a child, I studied ballet—a fanatical discipline devoted to looking as long as possible. All my teachers urged me to lift from the sternum by imagining I was wearing a beautiful diamond necklace.

Ballet for health. Numerous studies show that, beginning at around 40, balance is a vital skill associated with longevity and quality of life. In one study, 20 percent of people over 50 couldn’t ...

After making history nearly a decade ago as The American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer, Misty Copeland is sharing exercise tips in her new book.