Things Dancers Never Say

It's a long post, but it's for those loving art. If you go, let's say to the Bolshoy theatre in Moscow and watch "Swan lake" by Chaikovsky , 3 hours will go unnoticed.

.In case you have never visited a ballet performance,I strongly recommend it. Feast of music, magnificent decorations and enchanting, gorgeous dancers..

What we as viewers see is sheer beauty, excellence,miracle...we don't see sweat, blood, tears, injured feet and total dedication to profession...

They come to profession at this age. And they retire quite early .

"The main challenge is to combine technique with artistry. A Russian ballet website describes the problem: “The job of a dancing school is not so much to train a child to dance (which can be done in much less time), as it is to turn his or her body into an instrument to create an image on stage.”

B And the competition is fierce. A child understands at a very early age that there are more gifted competitors around, and the teachers point these children out. Only real fighters manage to survive."

More to it at:

https://www.rbth.com/society/2...

Now we as ordinary people without any flair for dances can use one move professional dancers learn. It's for those who want to work some especially stubborn areas in the body.

Pliés

Got saddlebags? Pliés are a foolproof way to stronger, leaner, butt and legs. Like fancy lunges, they work your gluteals and quadriceps, helping to tighten your thighs and those stubborn areas around your backside. Not a Tchaikovsky fan? Blast some Beyonce while you tone your tush. Practice 8 sets of 8 in first position, and take it slow. The slower you go, the more you engage and strengthen your muscles. Want more of a challenge? Practice 8 sets of 8, in all positions, first through fifth. The summer sun won’t be the only thing burning!

And one more move.

Straddle crunches

So, you say the only muffin top you want has blueberries? Practice some crunches, ballerina-style: Sit on the floor in straddle. This means your legs are open in the letter V. Lean your body to each side, reaching for your foot. Want more of a challenge? With your hands behind your ears and your elbows outstretched, lower your upper body until your right elbow touches your right knee. Don’t allow your spine to twist and your midsection to fold inward. Activating your core, lift your body upright and repeat to the left. This exercise targets your oblique abdominals, slimming your waistline and helping you firm up. Practice 8 sets of 8.

If used correctly and consistently, ballet technique, in combination with a healthy diet, can help you create a leaner, stronger body.

http://www.balletforadults.com...