That is, until now.

“It’s definitely popular right now,” she said.

“The [adult] classes have tripled in size.

Two women at the ballet barre

In fact, we added two classes the past few weeks, because it’s gotten too crowded.”

Why ballet?

But why do a ballet class specifically, rather than one of these similarly-principled workouts?

A woman dancing ballet

Plus, other than what you wear to class, no equipment is needed!

It is in fact this sense of time travel and fulfillment that lures some people into the ballet studio.

A woman dancing ballet