She trained at The Royal Ballet School, before becoming the first British girl to join the Vaganova Ballet Academy in Saint Petersburg at 15, where she studied for four years.

While most of us over the age of 18 might be sceptical about stepping into a full-on ballet class, the hybrid variation – barre – brings the best of the techniques without the pressure of ...

Barre workouts are ballet-inspired exercises like parallel thigh side taps and foldovers. These exercises are great for toning muscles throughout your body including in your core and back.