Philadelphia - June 15, 2007

Core Values

Bale’ates Class

With all the striptease, kickboxing, and tai chi classes, you’re beginning to feel like a schizo, pole-dancing Karate Kid extra.

Looking for a workout that leaves you feeling a little more dignified? Hang up your sweaty sports bra and head to Kip Martin’s Symmetry Dance Wellness studio for his Bale’ates class, an ass-kicking hybrid of ballet and Pilates.

Even if it’s been years since you’ve seen the inside of a dance studio, you’ll feel flexible and wonderful after just one session. Each class works to strengthen core muscles in your abs and lower back, banishing slouchy posture and flubbery love handles. Exercises center on mat work (leg lifts, crunches, and stretches) to improve overall muscle tone and flexibility. The class is perfect for beginners or those with dance training — and showing up never feels like a chore.

Which is more than we can say for that wax on, wax off routine you’ve got now.

Symmetry Dance Wellness, 2013 Sansom Street, 3rd floor (267-269-5986 or dancewellness.com).