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Article: Ballet Workout Is Artsy and High-Toning
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- May 19, 2003
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Dateline: WASHINGTON
For those who think hopping, shuffling, shouting and jumping isn't
fulfilling, there is the demi-plie-releve in first position.
The demi-plie-releve, as described by the New York City Ballet, has
dancers rock back, lift the toes, squeeze the buttocks and tighten
the inner thighs. Translation: They work their butts, thighs and calves.
Ballet is making its move on aerobic dance.
"This is a way to bring ballet into the gym," said Kate Solmssen,
manager of the New York City Ballet Workout.
The company, one of the top dance troupes in the nation, began offering
ballet-based workouts in 1997 with a book, as well as classes in New
York City. A ...