• The first ballet dancers were all men!
• The history of ballet begins around 1500 in Italy.
• Terms like “ballet” and “ball” stem from the Italian word "ballare," which means "to dance."

The core principles of ballet focus on balance, coordination, strength, and poise. Every exercise and step builds on these, creating a strong and capable dancer. To be able to dance properly you must have good posture and a strong core – two things that have been proven to benefit in overall health.