When you think of ballet, sprightly young dancers leaping through the air might be the first thing that comes to mind, but what if we told you ballet can offer a beneficial workout as we age too?
“[Ballet] can absolutely be a worthwhile and fulfilling activity for aging women as well,” says Gregor Thieler, director at elite ballet school the Tanya Pearson Academy. “Many adults, including seniors, find joy, physical benefits and mental stimulation in