GRACEFUL STRENGTH STUDIO

By Lauren Arps

What type of classes are offered?

Sculpt your body and train your mind

The Graceful Strength Method is ballet based conditioning designed to build strength you can feel and carry into everyday life. Rooted in ballet technique, each class brings together precise movement, focused repetition, and intentional flexibility work to develop posture, control, endurance, and range of motion.

Every exercise has a purpose. We pay attention to alignment, teach you how to move with greater awareness, and build the strength to support your flexibility. The work is challenging, but you do not need a dance background to begin. You learn the technique, grow stronger through practice, and discover what your body can do.

Created by Created by fitness expert and ballet dancer Lauren Arps the method is for women who want to move with confidence, perform at their best, and feel strong for years to come.

What makes Graceful Strength Studio different?

At Graceful Strength, ballet is more than an inspiration for the workout. It shapes how we move, how we teach, and how we build strength. Every detail of the studio is designed to help you feel present in your body and supported in your progress.

Ballet led choreography

Our choreography puts the ballet back in ballet barre. You’ll learn movement sequences set to music, with repetition that builds strength while keeping your mind engaged. As you become more familiar with the technique, you’ll notice more: your alignment, your timing, and the way each movement flows into the next. You don’t need a dance background to begin.

Music that moves with you

Music is part of the experience, not background noise. Our playlists are chosen to give each section of class its own atmosphere and rhythm. They invite you to focus, connect with the movement, and leave the day outside the studio for a while.

An atmosphere with intention

Lighting changes throughout class to complement the pace and feeling of each section. It helps create a space where you can focus on the work, find your energy, and settle into a slower moment when it’s time to stretch.

Equipment with a purpose

Weights, Bala beams, yoga blocks, straps, and Manduka mats support different parts of the method. We choose and use equipment with intention, whether we’re building endurance, refining alignment, or making space for deeper flexibility work. Your instructor will guide you through what you need in each class.

Small classes, personal attention

With a maximum of seven students per class, you get the energy of moving together and the attention to learn your technique. There is room for individual guidance, thoughtful corrections, and progress at your own pace.

A community you can be part of

Graceful Strength is a space for women to work hard, encourage one another, and feel comfortable being themselves. We listen to our members, welcome their ideas, and create experiences that bring the community together beyond the barre. Whether it’s your first class or your hundredth, there is a place for you here.

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What does the Graceful Strength community have to say?

"I started training with Lauren and it was so exciting, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. The strength and power of this workout changes your perspective. Lauren is a present and supportive teacher, even for beginners like me!"

Carolina
"I participated in 3 workshops with Lauren and I was impressed by her strength together with her kindness. She is a beautiful soul, always smiling but also a very strong person and during the lesson she always encourages people to give their best. Her inner energy is impressive and her lessons helped me to shape the harmonious body I want."

Chiara
"Taking lessons with you is simply wonderful...elegance, passion, sweat and uniquness in an hour in which the mind is immersed in the fluid and refined movements of the body."

Silvia
Truly exciting experience, full of energy, full of happiness, a lot of sweat but then you feel a lot of beauty that makes you feel good. You are truly special here, you will conquer Italy for your passion and your uniqueness is transmitting to your students what you are."

Martina
"You were the best and most inspiring teacher that I have ever had. Your students are blessed to have you."

Yuka

**About Lauren Arps**

Graceful Strength Studio Owner/Teacher

I created the GRACEFUL STRENGTH METHOD out of my love for ballet and fitness. I started training in ballet at age 12. I then decided to become a professional instructor in 2015. I lived in India for a month, where I earned my yoga certification. I wanted to create a class that would awaken your inner dancer, while leaving you feeling strong and motivated, both mentally and physically. This classes will keep your mind sharp and your heart pumping as you learn challenging strength routines, then sculpt your body with beautiful, ballet-inspired moves. As a NASM-certified ballet instructor, dancer, and 200 RYT-certified yoga teacher, I respect and appreciate all forms of movement.

"The secret of a successful life is to discover your destiny and then do it."

This is my passion, my love, and my destiny, and I look forward to building a strong, courageous women in a space where there is no judgment just empowerment.