Adult Ballet

Adult ballet is a great workout for the whole body. Ballet is a weight-bearing form of exercise which strengthens muscles, promotes healthy bones and burns calories. Because ballet uses the full range of muscles, it’s also great for cognitive functions such as coordination and concentration. 

We all know that ballet is great for posture and balance but did you know that adult ballet can also reduce the symptoms of depression, arthritis and diabetes? And there’s more, ballet has also been shown to fend off dementia and osteoporosis. Read on for all the amazing benefits of adult ballet.

The music used in Ballet is often beautiful and concentration on the exercises means we are in a sure state of mindfulness. During an adult ballet class we focus on posture, balance, arms, legs, music and the coordination of all these things – leaving little time for our minds to wander. This is the essence of mindfulness and it’s magic for our state of contentment and calm.

Additionally, all those flowing movements to the beautiful music are like a gentle massage for the whole body. We release tension, increase oxygen intake and expel toxins, which all results in a beautiful state of calm during and after class.