The History Of Ballet And Its Advantages

By Svetlana Marintcheva

Ballet dancing has been around for centuries. As an art form it originated in Italy as part of the Renaissance. However, much of ballet is credited to the French. The ballet de cour is really what helped to shape ballet dancing as we know it today.

Despite the evolution of ballet, it still continues to be full of grace and beauty. It is one of the more difficult art forms to master. To become a ballerina takes practice, dedication and a number of years of work. However this does not bar the average person from learning ballet. Ballet cannot be learned in an instant but you can start with some elementary skills and improve your skills as you learn.

When you decide to start to study ballet there are a number of ways that you can go about it. Of course there are many ballet fitness videos for you to use in your own home. These may be a good way to try out ballet to see if you really are interested in pursuing the study of ballet. Additionally, there are group ballet classes. These are perhaps a good choice for those who are really wanting to get a taste of ballet dancing. Here you may not pay as much money as you would for a private class, but you could still get some one on one instruction.

Having the right attire is a part of preparing yourself for ballet classes. The right shoes are very important. There are a number of materials that are used for ballet slippers. Your shoes should fit closely to the foot and be comfortable. They should not be too loose or too tight. Clothes should also allow you to move but at the same time not be too loose. They should allow your instructor to see your body lines when you dance.

As you start dancing you may be surprised about the benefits that you start to experience. Some of the physical benefits that you could achieve are weight loss, increased muscle tone, better flexibility, and better stamina. All of these are due to the fact that ballet dancing is a workout. A dancer is going to be stretching and challenging their body, but throughout the time that any dancer studies ballet their body will begin to adapt to the challenges.

You typically will not just experience physical advantages. You could also find you are better off emotionally. Some advantages emotionally in dance is that you will be expressing yourself in a new kind of way. As you move, emotions can be set free. This in turn will might help you to relieve stress. Through ballet you may find that you will feel more self assured. You will likely find you have more confidence in yourself when you learn how to move gracefully. - 29874

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