A ballet studio: mirrors reflecting an airy space, a gleaming floor, a wooden barre with a line of women pegged to it – the typical setting for a classical dance class. But look closer. These women are not ballet dancers: this is a barre (pronounced “bar”) workout – a fabulous way to improve muscle tone and strengthen posture.
Harmony of body and mind
The body positive movement taught us something important: whether we're curvy or slim, we work out because it makes us feel good – something that Madame Maria Galland, a passionate dancer, believed wholeheartedly.