The DDA way

  Ballet provides so many wonderful benefits for young children all the way to adults. I can often spot a ballet trained dancer just by seeing them walk by me at the grocery store due to their posture. Ballet has so many health and mental benefits so here's a list of 5 to provide a deeper understanding!  1. Posture Ballet trains the body to use so many muscle groups for posture all the way from around the shoulder blades, abdominals, hips, and even the neck to provide a long spine and support. Not only does it look beautiful but it creates graceful movements and allows for the body to organically move correctly even for turns, jumps, and extensions. One of the many posture tips I tell the beginning ballet students is to stand as if they are balancing a cup of hot chocolate on top of their head while they are doing slow movements at barre.  2. Technique base for all forms of dance Ballet provides a solid base that improves technique for every single style of dance (jazz, lyrical, et