Strength. Stamina. Quick direction changes. Giant leaps.
So…are we talking about ballet or football? Could be both!
The list of professional athletes who’ve benefited from ballet is a long one. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman, Steve McLendon; NHL goaltender, Ray Emery; and former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield are just a few!
Ballet increases flexibility and improves coordination. In 2014, the Dallas Cowboys installed ballet barres outside the locker room for stretching purposes to help prevent injuries.
Take a look at Nathalia Arja, Principal Soloist with the Miami City Ballet, with New England Patriots tight end, Robert Gronkowski, in a “ballet lesson.”
Steve McLendon also talks about how ballet has improved his football game in this video. I don’t know how he fares on the gridiron, but his glissades are pretty good!
What did you think about his performance? Send us an email or a Facebook message and let us know!
Trip the light fantastic, dancers!
~Ms. Kerry





Dance class starts in two minutes. You’re frantically digging for that one ballet shoe. Or a bobby pin. Or a toe pad. That one thing you need and you can’t find it anywhere in the bottomless pit of your dance bag. We have all been there!
When a dancer begins classes, the focus usually falls on learning the flow of classes, steps, combinations, and preparing for the highlight of the year – the Spring Concert!


As dance instructors, the SDC Staff can talk at length about the positive benefits a dance education can have on a young person’s physical development. Dance education allows for self-expression and the ability to comprehend abstract ideas more easily. It values creativity and problem solving. Dance allows students to express and understand non-verbal communication.



Have you been looking for something to fill the empty spot that the short break from dance classes with Studio Dance Centre has left open? Want to beat the heat and meet new friends? Are you looking for a fun and educational alternative to a Friday morning of TV with a bit of artistic flair?






