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" Ballet is an incredible art, but it can be a bit elitist, which is a really big turn off to me. "

Mary Helen Bowers

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" A simple ballet wrap sweater heats the back muscles but is easy to put on or take off without disturbing a dancer's makeup or hair before a performance or during a workout. "

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" A lot of fitness has that very masculine energy and drive, and that never worked for me. I want to be challenged. I don't want to be told that I'm terrible and that I suck and that I'm not good enough - that's not motivating. "

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" On weekends, I do brunch at home: whole grain bagels, lox, avocado, eggs, and organic bacon. "

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" My approach in general is to take really great care of my skin, but I try not to overdo it and not use too many crazy products. "

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" Ballet Beautiful is about finding balance and making fitness a part of your life in a happy, healthy, rewarding way where you get to feel pretty and look beautiful. It's not about beating yourself up in the gym and locking yourself in a dark room with blasting music. "

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