“So, what is the meaning behind the name, DanceLova?”

Although there will always be plenty of new students who will very confidently offer the answer, “It’s just a play on the phrase, dance lover” we can assure you that there’s more to the story than that.

Go ahead, take another guess…

Given up already? Chances are, you probably didn’t guess it correctly either. But don’t beat yourself up — it’s not an obvious one.

The 2nd half of the DanceLova name, Lova

Not surprisingly, 9 out of 10 people are clueless about this one. So this is actually derived from the name Anna Matveyevna Pavlovna Pavlova. More commonly known now as simply Anna Pavlova, she is regarded by many as the best classical ballerina of all time to this day. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia in the late 19th century, she simply fell in love with the art of Ballet and later became one of the most celebrated dancers — forever making her mark on the world.

Although having all of our dance students make their marks in history may be a long shot, that’s the level of dedication and spirit that DanceLova teachers aim to keep everyday in their work ethic — one class at a time, and one student at a time.

And… the 1st half of the name, Dance

Now as for that part of the name, Dance — we’re just going to let everyone figure out the real meaning behind that one on their own… in class.

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We’re always happy when people know the answer. Mention the correct answer when registering for dance class — and you’ll receive 100% off your registration fee. But before even deciding on anything, take a free class — it’s on the house.

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Here we will explore 7 “less-known” benefits that are worth thinking about the next time you walk by a dance studio window.

1. Long and Lean Muscles.

It tones and sculpts your body. Ballet classes at DanceLova are designed to teach movements that will naturally develop long and lean muscles, not thick ones.

2. Better Posture.

Because it requires the use of good posture and alignment, you will naturally improve awareness of the way you stand, walk, sit and carry out your daily activities.

3. Poise and Confidence.

Ballet classes help improve your poise, confidence, but with a touch of grace. You will repeatedly be taught to do a series of simple exercises called barre exercises. These exercises have been found to be so beneficial that many Hollywood celebrities including pop singer Madonna are obsessed with barre workouts alone!

4. Flatter Tummy.

It makes your waistline become more defined. Ballet class students’ back and ab muscles are strengthened over time, resulting in less back pains and a flatter abdomen — yes, a flatter tummy!

5. Flexibility.

Taking ballet lessons makes your body a lot more flexible. Chances are, the movements you will practice in your next ballet class give you an amazing and effective body flexibility workout because it uses muscles that aren’t often used in other sport activities.

6. Mental and Emotional Health.

Your body isn’t the only part of you that benefits from ballet. Because every ballet student will interpret each dance movement in their unique way, the release of this personal creative expression can be highly-therapeutic, promoting mental and emotional health.

7. Dissolve Stress.

Ballet can melt your daily stresses away. The exercises in ballet class will require you to shift your focus to the proper movement of your hands, placement of your legs and feet, as well as the coordination of your body with music. Ballet students report they actually feel completely removed from the world as they know it.

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Ballet originated in the courts of the Italian Renaissance during the 15th and 16th centuries. With time it was developed further in France, Hungary, Austria and Russia as a dance form for concerts.

Among the many ballet dancers that helped spread the art form worldwide was Anna Pavlova. To this day, she is regarded by many as the best ballerina of all time.

It wasn’t until the 1930s that ballet grew in popularity in the United States with the founding of the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and later in the mid-1950s, Joffrey Ballet Company.

In The Above Photo: Louis XIV in Lully’s Ballet de la nuit (1653).

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