What is "Balletone?"

I've heard a lot about this new exercise craze called "Balletone." Can you tell me a little bit more about this and what it does?


Balletone as you might guess, from the name, is derived from the name "Ballet" and uses some of the principles of ballet dancing. It's part of a movement within the fitness industry away from the traditional forms of exercise, where you're sitting on a weight bench or spending an hour on a treadmill and instead "distracting you" so that you don't pay attention to the movements that you're doing.

Balletone involves a lot of balance exercises. For instance, you might be up on one foot frequently, or leaning side to side. You might be asked to sweep a foot behind you, while leaning to one side. This can be incredibly challenging, and after a class or two, you'll have a whole new level of respect for ballet dancers, both female and male!