Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

Whether you’ve noticed classes popping up at your local gym or a friend has raved about a new fitness routine, you’ve likely heard about trendy barre workouts. Barre is a low-impact exercise that ...

Fitness instructor Lauren Arps's love for ballet began at a very young age and grew as she continued to study dance in college. After taking a Barre class, Lauren realized that she could pair the ...

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 ...

I, like many young girls, was thrown into ballet class as a toddler. Growing up with dance, I found it to be one of many consistent after-school activities, as I made friends, got to move in ways I ...

Barre also improves muscular endurance: the ability of muscles to sustain force against resistance over time (think of the repetitive movement and holds typical of ballet). What to add: A barre class ...

When Natalie Portman finally achieves perfection onstage in "Black Swan," it's hard to know whether to applaud or pity her. And who could leave inspired to take up ballet after seeing the Syosset ...

Leslie Lowe wants you to meet her at the barre. The beloved KHQ forecaster and local television personality took her first class five years ago. Now she's a barre instructor and a proud owner of the ...

If you’re scrolling through ClassPass trying to decide between barre and Pilates, you’re not alone. These trendy workouts might look similar on the surface, but they’re actually quite different under ...