Physical

• The movements and positions in ballet are a great workout and will help to tone and strengthen your body as a form of exercise. Good posture is one of the core components a ballet dancer requires and you will be taught to stand tall and strong from the very beginning of any ballet lesson. The slow movements of ballet teach balance, while the basic positions teach you coordination while you get your body and limbs to move the way you want them to in time with the music. Ballet also nurtures flexibility and stamina during the long hours of practice required to master the techniques.
  
  

Emotional

• There are many emotional skills to be gained from classical ballet training. As your body becomes strengthened, so does your self-esteem with the knowledge that you can accomplish things you set your mind to. Ballet can be a self-empowering endeavor that will lead to increased confidence in your own abilities and can help you overcome fear of public speaking or standing up in front of a group. When studying ballet, you will be expected to perform what you have learned in recitals or shows and the more often you do this, the more confident you will feel in front of people. Increased confidence goes hand in hand with how you relate to others and will result in better interpersonal skills.
  
  

Health

• Ballet teaches you to have pride in your body. You will require proper nutrition to maintain enough energy to keep up with your dance studies and, as such, you will learn about healthy eating habits, proper exercise techniques and how to generally maintain your own health. Ballet can also teach appropriate skills for general well-being and will add to your emotional health by allowing you to release the stress that can accumulate from day to day. The act of movement to music is like a meditation that will calm the nerves.
  
  

Work

• Dedicated ballet students learn to have a strong work ethic. Ballet dancers spend many hours honing their dance skills, and taking lessons will teach you to be a disciplined and attentive pupil. Working with a teacher one on one or in group settings will teach you good listening skills and how to interpret and follow instructions.