There is nothing quite as impressive as a body honed by the most disciplined art form of all: classical ballet. Long, lean muscles that are the outcome of years of intense training make for the most elegant lines and impressive lyrical movements—all of which photographer-come-director David LaChapelle has captured with his latest directorial pursuit. With well over five million views already, his cinematography of ballet dancer Sergei Polunin performing to the Grammy-nominated song “Take Me to Church” by Irish musician Hozier is gathering a huge following.
Models Karlie Kloss and Candice Swanepoel, both former dancers, have attributed their flawless physiques to many years of training. Their fellow models have taken note and many have turned to the art form to whip themselves into shape in time for the runway.
Lily Aldridge puts her ballet shoes on to train for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Erin Heatherton goes through her paces courtesy of Mary Helen from @balletbeautiful before the Victoria’s Sercret Fashion Show.
As any ballet enthusiast will tell you, ballet involves so much more than just wearing a tutu and a tiara. If you wish to hone your body with a ballet workout, you can sign up for interactive classes online at www.balletbeautiful.com or start your journey with a ballet barre-focused workout at Physique 57 or FlyBarre, both in Dubai.
