Ballet Isn't Just for Kids

            This is a clip of the Tuesday evening  Beginner - Intermediate class.

At some point in their lives most girls desire to put on a frilly tutu, lace ribbons and whirl the graceful dance of ballet. Maybe they practice in their living rooms, or take lessons for awhile, but most do nothing going about their lives and getting wistful thoughts when they watch ballet, wishing that they too had taken lessons. Many men and women are under the impression that if they didn't start young that there is no place for them in ballet among the bendy teens and veteran dancers. That's where they are wrong. Ballet is for All ages, and TBT caters to all types of people, encouraging everyone to take up this wonderful dance form as a life-long hobby. The beauty of ballet is that people of multiple levels can practice ballet.With ballet it's never too late.
 
For the past three months I have had the privilege of teaching the adult class here at our TBT studios on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm.  

Ballet dancing is one of the most beneficial forms of physical activity one can do. Ballet not only strengthens essential muscles that are used in everyday life, but also strengthens muscles that only dancers use while also elongating them. The class offers a fun way to tone and tighten your body while learning the fundamental techniques of ballet.

If you walk into the adult ballet class you will see a huge range of people. There are young college students taking the class for fun, professionals taking it to relieve stress, 60 somethings taking it to stay flexible, and the occasional "serious dancer" taking a slower class while recovering from an injury. In short, anyone and everyone can take TBT's adult beginner or advanced class.

I wanted to thank TBT and the adult ballet students for letting me express my greatest love this summer. Teaching the adult class has brought me a rich experience. Sharing it with people who truly love ballet is very fulfilling. This class brought the opportunity for others to find an avenue to express their creativity in a positive and uplifting place. The Tuesday and Thursday 6:30pm summer classes run through August 18, 2011. I look forward to fall beginner -Intermediate classes starting August 23, 2011. No tu-tu required!

Victoria Simo
Company member