Ballet is probably the oldest of exercise programs. Its movements have evolved over two hundred years and are specifically designed to enhance the beauty and grace of the dancer. Today's Ballet is the result of centuries of learning how a dancer's body can be made strong and supple while expressing itself with beautiful delicacy. It is probably the only controlled exercise in which beauty is the primary goal, and agility and strength are secondary in importance. Ballet requires you to move and to stand in a particular and balanced way.
Ballet tones up the body.
Many thousands of people, and not just professional dancers, have looked to Ballet as a beautiful and rewarding form of exercise, yes, even professional football players. The Ballet student will understand the mental, emotional and physical benefits to be gained from practicing the discipline of ballet. Before you Begin Start every exercise session with the floor exercises. These are important to warming up and stretching the muscles in a safe and comfortable way. Don't worry if you can't do all the exercises to the extent that you see the dancer do them.