How to Be Graceful Like a Ballet Dancer

Observe ballet dancers in a performance and at practice. Watching their movements will help you properly emulate the way the dancers move. Pay attention to any differences in the way the ballet dancers move in everyday situations, compared to the way you move.

Take a ballet class. Many community centers and recreation centers offer ballet classes for children and adults, so you can find a class to suit your age. Understanding the movements will help you become more graceful both in and out of class.

Apply to your everyday life the lessons you've learned from observation and taking classes. This doesn't mean you should dance to the bus stop -- rather, think about your posture and movement when performing everyday tasks. For instance, make sure your spine is aligned and your shoulders are held back. This will help you look more graceful and elegant, even when you are sitting still.

Strengthen your muscles. One reason ballet dancers are so graceful is because they have total control over their muscles. Once you are strong and can control the way your body moves, it is much easier to move it gracefully, using controlled movements.

Stretch your muscles daily. Ballet dancers are very flexible, and they achieve this through rigorous stretching on a daily basis. Stretching helps keep your muscles pliable and makes it easier to move gracefully through a full range of motion.