The dance and strength training crossover aims to dispel the perception of ballet as an inaccessible and elite art form.

OLD CITY (WPVI) -- A new exercise studio for women promises a workout that will strengthen and lengthen - all while burning serious calories. The studio, located on North 2nd Street in Philadelphia's ...

At this point, I’ve tried my fair share of workouts, from strength training to Pilates to even jiu jitsu. But there’s one form of fitness I’ve always admired from the sidelines: dance cardio. We're ...

Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

As a lifelong ballet dancer, I have always had a strong core and legs. Then, during the pandemic, when studios closed, I needed a way to maintain my strength and flexibility. I implemented a few ...

Melissa Meris lifts weights while perching on her foot in a dancer’s pose, then maneuvers a ball with her feet before holding a knees-bent pose at the ballet barre. "Every single muscle in my body is ...