APRIL APRIL! First in Sweden - Stöten offers ski lessons in ski ballet

The Stöten ski resort in Sälen is celebrating 50 years of skiing by paying tribute to history. The great skiing trend of the 70s, ski ballet, is about to make a comeback. From next winter, Stöten guests will have the opportunity to spin, jump and dance their way down the slopes under the guidance of specially trained instructors.

- We have noticed a lack of artistic skiing in Swedish ski resorts and are convinced that this will be the next big ski trend, says Tomas Berg, destination manager at Stöten in Sälen.

Equipment included
In order to provide participants with a holistic experience and a more authentic feel of what ski ballet was like in its heyday, equipment will also be included in the course fee. Each participant can pick up a pair of long, straight skis and a pair of poles, which serve more as a prop rather than a functional tool, from the Stöten Ski Shop before the lesson begins.

- "It's important that we honour the origins of ski ballet and give the riders as authentic an experience as possible. We also encourage participants to dress in colourful clothes to really get the right feeling," says Tomas Berg, Destination Manager at Stöten in Sälen.

High demand
The instructors, who have already begun to study ski ballet techniques in theory, will attend an intensive practical training course at the end of November this year to be able to teach both beginners and more experienced skiers the spectacular discipline.

- "We are proud to be the first in Sweden to offer ski ballet lessons. The interest in the market is great and the demand for ski ballet lessons has long been high among our guests, so we expect a great impact, says Mr Eriksson, sports manager at Stöten in Sälen.