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8 Ballet Stretches That Will Improve Your Flexibility

There’s a reason ballet dancers are endlessly flexible and look beautiful while doing it. Ballet stretches aren’t just for professional dancers. Whether you’re a seasoned ballerina or simply looking ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

Ballet classes at Shawnee senior center help residents' posture and mood: 'It makes you happy'

Vanessa Woods, right, founder of Vitality in Motion, assists adult students in one of her bi-weekly ballet classes. Vanessa Woods, a former professional ballet dancer, suffered an injury that ended ...
Psychology Today

What We Can Learn from Women Who Take Adult Ballet Classes

As the world’s population ages, exercise advice targeting older adults has become more popular. Social dance, specifically, has been considered a good exercise for those of increasing age because it ...

The simple exercises that could reduce the risk of falls for older women

Exercise can help reduce the risk of falls — a major cause of injuries in older adults — but only four per cent of older ...
KMBC Kansas City

Senior living facility offering ballet classes to keep residents on their toes

NINE ALAN SHOPE EXPLAINS HOW IT’S KEEPING THEM ON THEIR TOES. IT’LL REALLY FEEL LIKE A BALLERINA AFTER THIS. MARIANNE JUST HIT A BIRTHDAY MILESTONE ON SUNDAY. ON MONDAY, SHE’S RELIVING A CHILDHOOD ...
Berkshire Eagle

Williamstown: KJ’s Dance registering for ballet classes

KJ’s Dance is accepting registration for Classical Ballet classes for the 2012-2013 school year. Classes will be held for one hour duration, and will run from fall until the end of May. Instruction ...