Just did this workout for the first time and it was burninggggggg (in a good way). I danced ballet for 10 years, had a 4 year pause and now I’m starting again. Trying to get my strength and flexibility back and your workouts really help ❤️
I just found your videos and i love them and you! I studied ballet for years, and then stopped after developing terrible neuropathy . Now I have atrophying muscles and terrible balance. I just bought a barre and I'm determined to get my body back (even if the neuro damage is permanent). Thank you so much and I love your cat and your apartment too.
I love all your videos. I've been taking ballet now for only 2-1/2 years as an adult. I always wanted to take classes as a child but never did. Instead i would read may ballet technique books i'd borrow from the public library as a child. Was told i was to tall by dance teacher at school and that I should do modern dance. I did gymnastics in High School and then I did local modeling as a teen. So at the age of 57 I began adult classes in Upstate NY at the Saugerties Ballet Center twice a week. Now i'm taking Adult Beginner classes at The Joffrey Ballet School in NYC twice a week for 1-1/2 hours each night and practice your videos at home. I work long hours for a Sports & Entertainment lawyer as a legal assistant during the day hours. I will soon be 60 in October this year. Ballet keeps me feeling young & flexible. Watching and doing your videos have helped me improve so much. I carefully study your moves. Keep up the great work. Also, I just love you and your cats. There's Watson and I don't recall the name of your other cat. what's your other cats name? Best Wishes!
Mattise you are such an inspiring person! Ballet will always keep you young as long as you dance from your heart. I will keep on posting videos and get you to twirl any time of the day and make you smile every time! Thank you so much again for your message and thank you for being such an inspiration to all of us! Love Alessia :)
Mattise Shui how's it working for u on the flexibility and arch etc...i love ballet but for limited resources here in india n being extremely expensive alwaya held back....but should start soon..
Janie you can do anything at whatever pace you wish! We need more ladies like you in the world! Thank you for being an inspirations! All my love Alessia
I'm 77 but have been dancing for an eternity, jazz, flamenco, tap and just lately ballet, so glad I found this wonderful teacher, I'm living proof it's never too late, but I have to admit my quads and butt are burning after the barre legs workout!!
Sharon Sullivan here and have been following you for several months plus actually working out with you and have progressed rapidly which really helps me dance better with Kathryn Morgan as I follow her too. You are a great teacher and I really enjoy you .
Wonderful. I am 51 and I live internationally so always travelling and no equipment or gym. This is perfect to do anywhere as it fits with my lifestyle. All the other types just make me bulky up on my legs
i just did part of this one after your 23 ballet barre. I love these videos! I should just stop trying anyone else's. Thank you for your work. Everything is the perfect package - the exercises, the flow of the workout, the music, and your personality. I like the squeezing the oranges expression and there is another one you use that just left my brain that almost makes me crack up. I'll comment it next time i do the other video.
You are absolutely awesome!! Love the preemptive comments like " don't roll to pinky toes, keep the weight on the first to toes " . Thank you for your series!! 💞
I've always been a Martial Arts lover. Strong, precise, agile movements... Ballet was never something that appealed to me until I actually went recently to see a live performance and I couldn't believe how the dancers used many of the same techniques that I did in my own training. It was amazing to me how strong they could be while remaining so graceful and light. It peaked my interest and I decided to try self-teaching until I could feel confident enough to join a class. These classes are amazing, challenging, and very insightful. Love them!
Shannon, it's great to hear you are enjoying ballet as much as Martial Arts. Yes they go very well together and I strongly believe that joining the two together is a big plus. You definitely have an advantage on any other beginners, although steps might be called different , the use of the body is pretty much the same :) Glad you are enjoying yourself here and all the best with your group ballet classes :) Lots of love Alessia
Thank you! Love doing ballet again! I did it for 20 years and then stopped because thought I was too old...have been doing yoga now for 18 years...never does the body forget ballet:)
If I could be anything in this life I would have loved to have been a ballerina. There is nothing more beautiful than a dancer. I never had the chance. I'm 60 now and I can pretend. Thank you Allessia!
Oh gosh Alessia you are fantastic. i use your videos twice a day and seen my body changing. I love these lessons. i have had scoliosis and 4 fusion ballet is the only exercise that works and Im getting toned. I thank you
me encantan tus videos!! es super que los hagas en tiempo real y uno pueda seguirte en los ejercicios, mi hija de 8 años practica ballet y ejercita en casa con tus videos, muchas gracias!!
At first I wasn't sure what to think as I was doing the workout as I am new to Barre workouts, BUT, she is a great teacher AND the instruction and pace is perfect. ALSO, I am so sore today following this workout yesterday. SO... it works!! thank you, thank you, thank you. I will keep coming back. ;)
Jennifer welcome to the Lazy dancer family! Well done for taking up a new challenge and glad i could make it fun for you! Keep up the great work! Lots of Love and thank you for joining me! Kissy Alessia :D
I do this video a lot bc I have nerve damage in my arms currently that makes it difficult to move my arms. I would love if you could do more specific videos like this where it’s standing, concentrated on legs and abs with resting arms! Either way love your videos!
LOVE this workout!!!!! I am only beginning (today it was third day I did it), but finally my calves are burning during the workout!!! I hope this kind of exercises will help me with toning my calves and making them look beautiful. Thank you, Alessia, for all beautiful videos, now I have finished your barre abs and it was excellent!
Another great video, suggestion.....some exercises to help with lower back tension and strain from jobs that involve sitting at a computer, lower back, shoulders, arms, sitting straight, you are such a help to so many people, thank you!
I love your videos!I am a freelance dancer in Sweden, when I dont have time to visit class I turn to your videos, and they give me so much, also your humor always makes my day when I dont feel like training, you really make me happy:)
thank you....just did this one....and also listened to your introductory talk re your motivations....very moving and inspiring....do a TED talk! ...if you haven't already...i'm turning 65 tomorrow and appreciate your workouts, inspiration and humor!!
Thank you so much for this! I found you because I want to slim down my legs. I find your exercises the most helpful to get the long lean legs I desire. I never did ballet before and find it enjoyable to get those added dancer moves!
I may never do another barbell squat again. I always hated leg day at the gym. I'm seeing great definition from using your leg workouts - especially this one - and I actually look forward to doing them rather than dreading the leg work. Thank you!
I I. LOVE. THIS. LEG. WORKOUT. As a former dancer I was looking for a leg workout that will give me lean, dancer legs for the summer. I think this will do the trick!!! Will be doing this daily!!! Thank you for making this video.
What do you love the most about ballet? I can't decide. I love everything. I love shoes. I love balerina dress. I love music. I love soft moves and steps. Everything about ballet is briliant❤.
thank you, Alessia. i have only room in my small kitchen, trying to remember them, more successful in a waist high pool because of buoyancy. unfortunately it is cold but very good for injury.
I really enjoyed this: the choreography (and yes, for me this was already choreography!) was simple enough that I didn't get lost, and the work was v. good.
Me identifiqué con estos ejercicios y aunque no los realice en la misma secuencia traté de seguirlos concentrándome en postura y movimiento. Más de estos por favor y gracias.
Wonderful, thank you Alessia! I have been working out with you for months during lockdown. Your routines are so easy to follow. Hugs from San Francisco. x
Love this video for my weak legs! Because of Covid my ballet classes are cancelled. I am using this time to strengthen and stretch and get my splits hopefully.
I love this leg workout. I love the ballet videos that are approx 30 min and equal a “good workout”, ballet style. I have never taken ballet but always wanted to and I love your fun but tough style. Please do more beginner/ hard workout but easy enough to follow for the struggling ballerinas. Thanks. :)
Hello girl. I love your channel. I'm looking for ballet exercises for a long time and now that I found you I came back doing exercises. I'm going to tell all my friends to follow you. Xoxoxo
Hello Beautiful! Thank you very much for your lovely comment! Keep up the great work! I'm very glad you are back into doing exercises and dancing with me! Well done! Ciao Alessia :D
I'm new to this ballet workout, today is day 1. I hope i will see changes from my body. Before i started this i just do dance for about 30 mins everyday and i was doing Pilates for 14 days but it was hard and i left it anyway. But this workout isn't boring at all and a bit hard for me bcs my body still stiff. But i'll give it a try bcs rn i'm sweating like crazy😊
Just did this one tonight. It's a lot harder than it looks (for someone with zero dance background). I broke sweat before it hit 10 minutes. Very good exercise. Will do it more. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for doing the exercises! don't give up, it'll get easier in no time ! keep going! Let me know if you have any questions or if i can be helpful with anything else ! All the best, keep me updated on the progress! Ciao Alessia
Thank you for this great workout video! It is fun, and really makes me use all my leg muscles! I love that you pay so much attention to form. I have already noticed feeling stronger since I started doing this workout several weeks ago. Thank you! I will definitely check out your other videos too!
I've just discovered you. I'm a beginner adult who's been attending ballet workout classes for 2+ years. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful and extremely useful videos!
Welcome to the Lazy Dancer Family Enrica! I'm so pleased you are having fun with the videos, keep up the great work and keep on dancing! Ciao Alessia :)
You need to trademark the way you say "I'mmmmmm Alessssssia". It literally brings me joy every time I watch!!!
I m 50 and want ballerina legs when I grow up! 😉✌This was brilliant. Thank you my dear.
The second camera on your legs & feet is so helpful Alessia, thank you!
We have to thank the man for this ! It was his idea! Glad this is helpful Linda! Kissy Alessia :D
That was the reason I suscribed 😊
Just did this workout for the first time and it was burninggggggg (in a good way). I danced ballet for 10 years, had a 4 year pause and now I’m starting again. Trying to get my strength and flexibility back and your workouts really help ❤️
I just found your videos and i love them and you! I studied ballet for years, and then stopped after developing terrible neuropathy . Now I have atrophying muscles and terrible balance. I just bought a barre and I'm determined to get my body back (even if the neuro damage is permanent). Thank you so much and I love your cat and your apartment too.
I love all your videos. I've been taking ballet now for only 2-1/2 years as an adult. I always wanted to take classes as a child but never did. Instead i would read may ballet technique books i'd borrow from the public library as a child. Was told i was to tall by dance teacher at school and that I should do modern dance. I did gymnastics in High School and then I did local modeling as a teen. So at the age of 57 I began adult classes in Upstate NY at the Saugerties Ballet Center twice a week. Now i'm taking Adult Beginner classes at The Joffrey Ballet School in NYC twice a week for 1-1/2 hours each night and practice your videos at home. I work long hours for a Sports & Entertainment lawyer as a legal assistant during the day hours. I will soon be 60 in October this year. Ballet keeps me feeling young & flexible. Watching and doing your videos have helped me improve so much. I carefully study your moves. Keep up the great work. Also, I just love you and your cats. There's Watson and I don't recall the name of your other cat. what's your other cats name? Best Wishes!
Mattise you are such an inspiring person! Ballet will always keep you young as long as you dance from your heart. I will keep on posting videos and get you to twirl any time of the day and make you smile every time! Thank you so much again for your message and thank you for being such an inspiration to all of us! Love Alessia :)
Mattise Shui how's it working for u on the flexibility and arch etc...i love ballet but for limited resources here in india n being extremely expensive alwaya held back....but should start soon..
Awesome.... I'm 72... :) I can do your postures but only much slower-as I should... Big Thank You!
Janie you can do anything at whatever pace you wish! We need more ladies like you in the world! Thank you for being an inspirations! All my love Alessia
slow is better- harder. . . and then if you can do a few pulses aka quicker , controlled movements that would be awesome;)
You go girl!!!😀
I'm 77 but have been dancing for an eternity, jazz, flamenco, tap and just lately ballet, so glad I found this wonderful teacher, I'm living proof it's never too late, but I have to admit my quads and butt are burning after the barre legs workout!!
Writing this March 2020 - in lockdown due to Covid-19: this is brilliant and will help keep me sane and fit in these difficult days. Thank you!!
Brigid Donald same!
Same in January 2021
I always stop at 19'. Everything cramps up...but it will get better. My legs changing their shapes. Thanks for this!
Sharon Sullivan here and have been following you for several months plus actually working out with you and have progressed rapidly which really helps me dance better with Kathryn Morgan as I follow her too. You are a great teacher and I really enjoy you .
Wonderful. I am 51 and I live internationally so always travelling and no equipment or gym. This is perfect to do anywhere as it fits with my lifestyle. All the other types just make me bulky up on my legs
I LOVE THIS WORKOUT! It's an incredible way to begin strengthening and elongating if you're a beginner. YES!
Loved your ballet barre class...you are an amazing instructor....all your reminders during the exercise were so much appreciated! 💖
Best leg exercises ever, as much as it was hard, I loved every minute of it!!
Doing these exercises with my best friend will be a true pleasure. We will definitely do these exercises.
i just did part of this one after your 23 ballet barre. I love these videos! I should just stop trying anyone else's. Thank you for your work. Everything is the perfect package - the exercises, the flow of the workout, the music, and your personality. I like the squeezing the oranges expression and there is another one you use that just left my brain that almost makes me crack up. I'll comment it next time i do the other video.
Thank you so very much!!! I'm so pleased you are enjoying the work! Keep on dancing!!! Thank youuuuuu! Love Alessia :D
Great legs & feet exercises. Thank you for your joy , lightness and explanations.
How did I miss this perfect leg lesson/exercise? It's a keeper! Thank you, Alessia 💖
You are absolutely awesome!! Love the preemptive comments like " don't roll to pinky toes, keep the weight on the first to toes " . Thank you for your series!! 💞
I've always been a Martial Arts lover. Strong, precise, agile movements... Ballet was never something that appealed to me until I actually went recently to see a live performance and I couldn't believe how the dancers used many of the same techniques that I did in my own training. It was amazing to me how strong they could be while remaining so graceful and light. It peaked my interest and I decided to try self-teaching until I could feel confident enough to join a class. These classes are amazing, challenging, and very insightful. Love them!
Shannon, it's great to hear you are enjoying ballet as much as Martial Arts. Yes they go very well together and I strongly believe that joining the two together is a big plus. You definitely have an advantage on any other beginners, although steps might be called different , the use of the body is pretty much the same :) Glad you are enjoying yourself here and all the best with your group ballet classes :) Lots of love Alessia
Thank you! Love doing ballet again! I did it for 20 years and then stopped because thought I was too old...have been doing yoga now for 18 years...never does the body forget ballet:)
@Lara Covey I am a male 67 and still dancing ballet ! Perhaps, because started a 60 ! (and Modern Jazz at 44)
Great workout AZ ever. Haven't done them in ages. Enjoyed the burn
What a lovely teacher! Beautiful and kind!
Thank you for your Kind words Fredy, yours is an absolute lovely message! Thank you, Thank you. Baci Alessia
This is so much help for Martial arts been doing your videos for over a year, July 2021 now and still going
Alessia ! Thank you so very much! This was such a wonderful workout for the entire legs.
Thanks for the STRETCH and core ....my planters fasciitis is getting healed doing these stretches!
If I could be anything in this life I would have loved to have been a ballerina. There is nothing more beautiful than a dancer. I never had the chance. I'm 60 now and I can pretend. Thank you Allessia!
Doing quarentine due to this awfull virus I enjoyed doing your great lesson, always loved ballet and this is excellent to keep fit! thank you so much!
Found your exercises during covid lockdown. I did them about four times a week. I saw results very quickly. Thank you. Just an awesome resource.
OMG this was incredibly hard! Thank you for the amazing video, I loved it!
But you did it!!! Well done !!!! Thank you lots! Ciao Alessia :D
These are wonderful exercises. I've needed to work on my legs....Thank you!!!
These exercises are so beautiful. My feet feels so good.
I'm currently coming back from a ballet injury, and these videos are SO helpful for getting back in shape!!
Wishing you a super speedy recovery! Glad I can be of help! Ciao Alessia :)
Oh gosh Alessia you are fantastic. i use your videos twice a day and seen my body changing. I love these lessons. i have had scoliosis and 4 fusion ballet is the only exercise that works and Im getting toned. I thank you
me encantan tus videos!! es super que los hagas en tiempo real y uno pueda seguirte en los ejercicios, mi hija de 8 años practica ballet y ejercita en casa con tus videos, muchas gracias!!
My 6 years old daughter loves your videos,practices with your videos,it's amazing ! Thank you so much !! Love and best wishes from India :)
I have a crush on the ballet so I wanna practice in my home and I find this video thanks so much Your workout is really great
I loved it!!! I usually do HIIT and this was a perfect complement and your humour was contagious ... brilliant
Just did this and now I feel amazing!!!!! Thank you xxxxxxx
At first I wasn't sure what to think as I was doing the workout as I am new to Barre workouts, BUT, she is a great teacher AND the instruction and pace is perfect. ALSO, I am so sore today following this workout yesterday. SO... it works!! thank you, thank you, thank you. I will keep coming back. ;)
Jennifer welcome to the Lazy dancer family! Well done for taking up a new challenge and glad i could make it fun for you! Keep up the great work! Lots of Love and thank you for joining me! Kissy Alessia :D
I do this video a lot bc I have nerve damage in my arms currently that makes it difficult to move my arms. I would love if you could do more specific videos like this where it’s standing, concentrated on legs and abs with resting arms! Either way love your videos!
LOVE this workout!!!!! I am only beginning (today it was third day I did it), but finally my calves are burning during the workout!!! I hope this kind of exercises will help me with toning my calves and making them look beautiful. Thank you, Alessia, for all beautiful videos, now I have finished your barre abs and it was excellent!
I am so glad to have your workout to help me keep fit! Thank you so much and have a wonderful weekend!
Great exercises!!! Thank you, Alexa
Another great video, suggestion.....some exercises to help with lower back tension and strain from jobs that involve sitting at a computer, lower back, shoulders, arms, sitting straight, you are such a help to so many people, thank you!
I love your videos!I am a freelance dancer in Sweden, when I dont have time to visit class I turn to your videos, and they give me so much, also your humor always makes my day when I dont feel like training, you really make me happy:)
I love this workout and also your energy, attitude and positivity! Never change please
Love all your videos, fabulous and great!
Love your workouts!!! Keep posting more :) Andrea
I will, I will, I will!! I promise! Glad you're having fun! :D Ciao Alessia
thank you....just did this one....and also listened to your introductory talk re your motivations....very moving and inspiring....do a TED talk! ...if you haven't already...i'm turning 65 tomorrow and appreciate your workouts, inspiration and humor!!
Thank you so much for this! I found you because I want to slim down my legs. I find your exercises the most helpful to get the long lean legs I desire. I never did ballet before and find it enjoyable to get those added dancer moves!
I may never do another barbell squat again. I always hated leg day at the gym. I'm seeing great definition from using your leg workouts - especially this one - and I actually look forward to doing them rather than dreading the leg work. Thank you!
Angela you are fab! Well done!!!! :D:D:D 🤗❤
Love this channel! love this! I love this ballerina exercises! more please!!!
Loved it! 🖤
Perfect for a Sunday morning 💕
Thank you so much!! ☺☺☺ Your videos always make my day happy. ☺☺☺
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I. LOVE. THIS. LEG. WORKOUT. As a former dancer I was looking for a leg workout that will give me lean, dancer legs for the summer. I think this will do the trick!!! Will be doing this daily!!! Thank you for making this video.
I'm so pleased you find this workout fun and useful! Let me know how it goes! Ciao Alessia :) Go! Go! Go! :D
I love this workout! Thank you so much!
Thank you a lot for your videos!
Tough, but manageable. Thank you.
Thank you for a great leg workout!
What do you love the most about ballet?
I can't decide. I love everything.
I love shoes. I love balerina dress. I love music. I love soft moves and steps. Everything about ballet is briliant❤.
thank you, Alessia. i have only room in my small kitchen, trying to remember them, more successful in a waist high pool because of buoyancy. unfortunately it is cold but very good for injury.
This is my first time doing barre and I love it. Thank you
Just finished it and totally loved it! My legs are shaking! Thanks Alessia! :)
Bravo!!! Way to go! Happy shakes ! :D Ciao Alessia
OMG loved your routine, I'm 39 n starting with ballet. Thank you for ur routine. Keep going.
Awesomeness. My legs are shaking. I'm sweating. Thank you. I just subscribed to your channel.
I really enjoyed this: the choreography (and yes, for me this was already choreography!) was simple enough that I didn't get lost, and the work was v. good.
Me identifiqué con estos ejercicios y aunque no los realice en la misma secuencia traté de seguirlos concentrándome en postura y movimiento. Más de estos por favor y gracias.
Well done Nubia! Keep going, I promise i will do more of these !! All the best Ciao Alessia
I loved it!!!! I think you'll be my companion for all summer!!! THANK YOU TANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Love your video, more leg workouts please ☺️
Thank you Alessia! Your videos are so beautiful!!
really liked this one. Thanks! Able to finish it with my 2 yo helping me :)
excellent lessons! thank you very much!
I am having my first ballet class in 10 days, as an adult. Your videos have helped me so much to get prepared.
Thank you! greetings from Colombia !
Mariana this is fantastic!!! Enjoy every moment of it!
Love
Alessia
wow those leg workouts are killers but love it. so glad I found you
Wonderful, thank you Alessia! I have been working out with you for months during lockdown. Your routines are so easy to follow. Hugs from San Francisco. x
just revisiting this gem . I hope you are doing great Alessia!
I looooove your workouts! Fantastic! Thank you for posting them. I am a fan!
Thank you Carla! Welcome to the Lazy Family! let me know if i can help you out with anything in particular ! Ciao Alessia :D
This is a great video! I've never do barre before but this is easy to understand how to work out. I totally love it! Thank you so much!
Thank you soooooooooooooooooo much! Please don't stop! You're awesome!
You are very welcome Claudia !!! Don't worry there are a lot more to come !! Kissy ! Alessia
Love this video for my weak legs! Because of Covid my ballet classes are cancelled. I am using this time to strengthen and stretch and get my splits hopefully.
I love this leg workout. I love the ballet videos that are approx 30 min and equal a “good workout”, ballet style. I have never taken ballet but always wanted to and I love your fun but tough style. Please do more beginner/ hard workout but easy enough to follow for the struggling ballerinas. Thanks. :)
Hello girl.
I love your channel.
I'm looking for ballet exercises for a long time and now that I found you I came back doing exercises.
I'm going to tell all my friends to follow you.
Xoxoxo
Hello Beautiful! Thank you very much for your lovely comment! Keep up the great work! I'm very glad you are back into doing exercises and dancing with me! Well done! Ciao Alessia :D
OMG ! Is the first time I do all the workout 😊 ususlly I manage to do 6 minutes 💪 You are great Alessia! Greetings from România
I love it ❤thank you so much!
i go back to dance after 2 years in stand by so your exercice are so good and welcome to wake up my body. i'm going to be fan.
Thank you so much ;)
I'm so happy to hear you are back dancing! and welcome to the lazy dancer family! Well Done!!! Ciao Alessia :D
One of my favourites of your videos. Great miniworkout for morning. Thank you :)
I have do much respect for dancers.
More such lower body workouts please ! Thanks for your lovely workouts ! Warm regards from India 🙌🏻🙏🏻
More coming ! So happy you enjoyed it! Lots of love from London! Ciao Alessia :)
I'm new to this ballet workout, today is day 1. I hope i will see changes from my body. Before i started this i just do dance for about 30 mins everyday and i was doing Pilates for 14 days but it was hard and i left it anyway. But this workout isn't boring at all and a bit hard for me bcs my body still stiff. But i'll give it a try bcs rn i'm sweating like crazy😊
I love this workout so so much! Really felt it on my abs and legs!
Love it, this is perfect!
Just did this one tonight. It's a lot harder than it looks (for someone with zero dance background). I broke sweat before it hit 10 minutes. Very good exercise. Will do it more. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for doing the exercises! don't give up, it'll get easier in no time ! keep going! Let me know if you have any questions or if i can be helpful with anything else ! All the best, keep me updated on the progress! Ciao Alessia
Thank you for this great workout video! It is fun, and really makes me use all my leg muscles! I love that you pay so much attention to form. I have already noticed feeling stronger since I started doing this workout several weeks ago. Thank you! I will definitely check out your other videos too!
I've just discovered you. I'm a beginner adult who's been attending ballet workout classes for 2+ years. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful and extremely useful videos!
Welcome to the Lazy Dancer Family Enrica! I'm so pleased you are having fun with the videos, keep up the great work and keep on dancing! Ciao Alessia :)
Awesome workout...Thank you
Как я рада, что нашла этот канал. Спасибо🙏
Thank you very much for this helpful Video 😍
Enjoyed this very much. I have subscribed. Thank you