A few weeks ago I re-discover ballet.
A ballet teacher from Russia married with a Kalymnian man, moved to kalymnos many years ago and owns a ballet school. We decided with some of my very good friends and climbing partners to join one of her classes. Of course only girls, we couldn’t manage to convince any of the guys to enroll with us… Yet …
A very intelligent and “curious about life” client I had from Sweden this Spring asked me why did I choose ballet as a climber and that made me wonder and discover how ballet could helpful for climbing …
Some of the most important things shared in climbing and ballet are: Balance, Feet precision, Body control, Discipline ,Consistence, Joy, Sharing with friends.
The ballet lesson end up to be an amazing experience! It is pure joy like climbing J . Another way to practice and improve body control, discipline, balance and many others. It is a great exercise for correcting your posture and building up healthy muscles helpful for climbing…
Another way to express yourself through movement … Dance it or Climb it … Or do both
