Signing up for your first ballet class might feel like learning a foreign language—and that’s because it basically is! Not only is there a lot of new terminology to wrap your head (and feet ...

Schultz is founder of Ballet Body Sculpt fitness classes in Glen Rock. 1. To start, stand next to a sturdy chair or table. With legs in first position -- heels together and feet turned out ...

Begin in a push-up or plank position and bring one knee into the same side elbow. Slowly extend the entire leg back behind you into a full back leg extension, called an arabesque in ballet.

Throughout this workout, you'll learn some ballet terminology like plié, relevé, first position, second position, and battement. These moves will build up your balance and focus, all using your ...