For increased body awareness, length and strength, and improved posture Ballet teaches you to "lift up" and stand tall at all times, which improves your posture and builds long, thin, supple muscles. #3. Ballet is stunning in every way—the lines, the music, the artistry, and the footwork. The main reasons for taking ballet are to improve one's posture and build strong legs and arms. Ballet training is known to be good for your health in general, because it helps you stay fit and trim, and it prevents you from developing chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. It also makes you feel good about yourself and gives you a positive self-image. The main type of dance that is taught in most ballet schools across the world is classical ballet. This is what you see on stage during a ballet performance. Classical ballets are divided into three categories: allegro (fast), moderato (medium fast), and adagio (slow). Each work has many variations, so there can be many different ways to perform it. During a classical ballet performance, you will first see the principal dancers (the ones who play important roles in the story) perform excerpts from the choreographer's score. These are called "receptions". Then, other dancers may join them to sing, dance, or act out certain scenes.