Monday, October 19, 2009

Ballet And Your Health

By Sarah Wilkiamson

Though you may never have thought too much of ballet, when you actually go to see it you might realize that it's much more than mere dancing. There is nothing quite like watching the ever graceful and perfectly choreographed moves of a trained ballet dancer, and you probably think to yourself that you could never be quite like them on the dance floor. That may actually be true, but there are other things that you can do with ballet aside from being the best of the best. Ballet is also good for your health! It doesn't matter how old or young you are, you can take ballet up at any time and begin to reap the innumerable benefits of it!

Those with back pains also may think that the only solution is to constantly visit the chiropractor or to buy expensive massage chairs to sit in. Fact is, both of those supposed solutions provide only temporary relief. However, there is a permanent solution that lies in solving the root of most chronic back problems, which happens to be slouching. Ballet dancing will make you keep a straight back and that is beneficial to your health.

Staying in shape is also a great motivator for getting into ballet. Your ankles and knees will become stronger and you will be much more flexible. This means you will be able to move faster and with greater ease! Not only that but it may even lead to other sports such as tennis or soccer if you so desire because you'll be in the best shape of your life!

There is a word that is very important to us all and helps us through life's challenges and that is "confidence". One way to gain more is through ballet. This is not to say that you have to compete in competitions, although it would be a nice accomplishment, but to dance as gracefully as trained ballet dancers do would be something most others cannot do and therefore something you can feel proud of yourself for accomplishing.

Many find that moving about while thinking about things or after experiencing a stressful day can relieve that strain. By focusing on dancing and the execution of the moves you can take your mind off of problems and stress and that will provide you with a long needed break from things.

Ballet can be a great tool to help you achieve you new goal in getting healthy and staying in shape. Some even consider it a sport or at least a hobby. If trying ballet is something you would like to try, even though it will cost a bit, you should look for a ballet school near you. You might actually find it enjoyable and relaxing so give it a try, it's good for your health!

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