Balletone featured in ECA News: Dynamic Group Fitness Programs Keep them Coming Back

Balletone will join fitness experts, exhibitors and conference participants at the SCW Atlanta MANIA July 11-13, 2003 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel. "We're very excited about presenting the Balletone program at the show," says Balletone President Jody Hoegstedt. "The SCW Atlanta MANIA event combines both an educational component and trade show, attracting fitness professionals, staff of health clubs, YMCA's, corporate wellness centers, spas and resorts. This event is an excellent opportunity for us and we are thrilled to be a part of the show!"

The Balletone class provides a dynamic non-impact workout, allowing participants to enjoy the grace of the dance world within the more familiar teaching style of group exercise - taking mind/body fitness to a new level. Balletone incorporates ballet exercises with pilates concepts and yoga stretches enhancing body awareness, strengthening core muscles, and improving overall conditioning, for a unique total-body conditioning and flexibility training program that is quickly becoming one of the nation's newest fitness trends.

Developer and President of Balletone, Inc., Jody Hoegstedt, holds a BFA in Dance, certifications with ACE, AFAA and the Physical Mind Institute. Headquartered out of West Chester , PA. Jody tours nationwide as a fitness expert and conference presenter at SCW Manias nationwide, IDEA World Fitness, DCAC, ECA, and Balletone Certification Workshop Specialist offering continuing education for AFAA and ACE. Jody has appeared in Dance Magazine, Healthy Results Magazine, was nominated for the Princess Grace Foundation Award and her Balletone Program has been featured on TV news broadcasts nationwide. Jody is the choreographer and producer of the new Balletone exercise video: "Balletone, the Dancer's Workout for everyBODY!"