For ballerina Amanda Morgan, simply existing used to feel like a form of activism. Growing up Afro Latinx in the predominantly white world of classical ballet, and then as the only Black ballerina in ...

Barre ballet classes are a firm favourite in the fitness scene for their ability to combine the grace and elegance of classical dance and Pilates with the rigour of strength training. As an ...

Barre workouts are inspired by ballet and use a stationary handrail for support. They also draw elements from Pilates, yoga, and strength training to create a low impact, full-body workout. A barre ...

There are no tutus or pointe shoes as the seven women line up at the SuperFly Fitness ballet barre. Although plies, releves and positions are included in the hourlong class, there's no ballet ...

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With long limbs and lean torsos, dancers’ bodies are much-coveted as an aspirational physique. So no surprise that former ballerinas have capitalized on their knowledge of the human body and ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Victoria Morgan may be retiring, but she is not slowing ...