Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Brand New Classes for 2012

A little late but HAPPY NEW YEAR! 


I know a lot of you (like us here at Just Breathing!) will have made resolutions to get fit in 2012 and to try out new things this year and so we're here to help with our brand new classes starting in Limerick city this month.


Last weekend we offered some taster classes to great response - thank you to everyone who came! - and on this coming Saturday January 21st our 6 week courses begin. We have two courses starting.


The first is Ballet: Power and Fitness


There is no dancing involved in this class. Instead we use ballet exercises in a low impact one hour long workout. The course will start from the very basic principles like how to hold your posture in neutral position to a very simple workout and will break down and explain each exercise and counter it with stretches to train your muscles to develop in length and strength. As you progress within the course the classes will become more fluid and as your stamina increases the exercise intensity will increase with you. Towards the end of the 6 weeks you should notice the differences in your body. This is a great experience and workout without the use of dance. The classes are based on progression and are a fun way of keeping fit, flexible and toned. 


The second is Complete Beginner's Ballet for Adults


The Complete Beginner's Ballet class is obviously aimed at complete beginners! It's for adults who never got the chance to do ballet as a kid or who always wanted to do ballet but never did for whatever reason. We really believe it's never too late to start learning any form of dance! Over the course you will learn the terms and exercises that ballet dancers use every day in their training. We'll start at a very basic level and build things up gradually over the course.




The Benefits!


There are huge benefits to taking up ballet as an adult including improvements in posture, flexibility and strength. Ballet exercises also challenge your body in a way that other forms of exercise might not do. Ballet involves using and thinking about the entire body at all times rather than focusing on just one area. It can really help to tone up the muscles all over the body. Working on finding the correct posture and placement of the body will of course have health benefits that will spill over into our everyday lives. 

Ballet also exercises the mind. It requires the use of both sides of the brain. It exercises our concentration and memorisation skills when learning new steps and also requires us to keep in time with music and to express ourselves creatively through the steps. A lot of people find it to be really relaxing and listening to the music and moving to it can be an excellent way to de-stress. 

Aside from all of that...ballet is just fun and is a different way to get yourself moving if you find that the gym just isn't for you.
There is no dress code for our adult classes. Just wear clothes you can move easily in...a tshirt with leggings or tracksuit pants is perfect with soft ballet shoes or just socks. 






The Details!

Ballet: Power and Fitness - 6 week course starts Saturday January 21st 1130am-1230pm


Complete Beginner's Ballet for Adults - 6 week course starts Saturday January 21st 1-2pm


All our classes take place at Studio 21, 84 O'Connell Street, Limerick (under Café Noir)


www.studio21.ie


Cost: €60 for 6 weeks (€48 for 3rd level students or unwaged)
A discount is available for anyone who signs up to both our courses. Each course will cost you €57 (€45 for 3rd level students or unwaged)


Drop-in classes are available at a cost of €12 per hour. However, since our courses are based on progression we would encourage you to sign up for the 6 weeks to really get the most benefit out of the classes.


For more information email us justbreathingarts@gmail.com
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