A Pilates instructor says this ballet-inspired workout will help you develop the balance, strength and flexibility of a dancer—I put it to the test

Woman at home standing in ballet stance with her arms in first position.

I spent most of my teenage years in a dance studio, and while I hung up my ballet shoes 10 years ago, dance-inspired workouts always excite me, because I know that dance training is one of the best ways to get strong and flexible.

That’s why I was delighted by the launch of a new series on Alo Moves called Ballet Pilates 2.0, combining the principles of these two styles of movement in a five-part series.