101 Reasons to Study Ballet - Reason # 44 - Intellectual Stimulation

Reason #44 Intellectual Stimulation

The study of ballet can help stimulate your mind. We use abstract thinking in ballet class.We think about the style of the step, the meaning of the step, what muscles do we use to perform the step, how many sets of the step and what direction do we move the step. Learning to use abstract thinking is useful for both children and adults, it help people learn to problem solve and think in creative ways.  People who don’t challenge their minds exhibit a greater degree of memory loss compared with people who remain mentally active. Most experts think it’s not the years of formal education or the type of occupation  that benefits memory. A lifelong habit of learning and engaging in mentally challenging activities — like the study of classical ballet, reading, playing chess, performing music, or acquiring new skills — is thought to help keep the brain in shape. start the study of classical ballet today.
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101 Reasons to Study Ballet - #43 Body Alignment

Reason # 43 - Body Alignment

      The study of ballet will help you attain proper body alignment.  Posture or keeping your sprine in line is important to classical ballet. Many types of exercise talk about "the center" in ballet "the center' is worked on in every class. Ballet will help you get a spine that is strong and stable giving you -  healthy posture. In everyday life you stoop or slouch, your muscles and ligaments struggle to keep you balanced. Bad posture can lead to fatigue, back pain, headaches and other problems. Having good posture can boost your self confidence. The first thing you learn to work on in ballet class is standing straight. Take a ballet class and it will hepl you get better posture. www.theballetcenter.org

101 Reasons to Study Ballet - #40 Manege

Reason # 40 - Manege

The word manege in ballet means roundabout or circular. A dancer travels around the stage or dance studio in a circle while performing a series of steps or turns. A manège of any kind can be intimidating and difficult to master. It appears in almost every classical and romantic period ballet. It is often the big finish to a classical ballet solo. How do ballet dancers do that circle of turn or leaps? Spotting!! Spotting is focusing on a "spot" in the dance studio or stage so you do not get dizzy.  You spot a manège in a square.  No matter how diffcult or what kind of turns or movements it is made of. To the the audience eyes  - they see a circle being made around the stage, your spotting should move in four sides according to where you’re going: first stage right, then upstage, stage left, and finally, downstage. Perform a manege with energy,grace, strength, and confidence. A manege is challenging and fun. Learn to dance a manege. Start taking a ballet class today.
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    All of the classes at Ballet Long Island are very affordable. And for the next couple of days, we have a wonderful offer with Groupon to save 90% on unlimited adult dance classes for a month! You can try Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe or Praise Dance...or try them ALL for only $29.
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