Ballet help advice where I could find extra?

Question

Does anyone have any advice on a book or prgram that I could do in between lessons to help me with technique, or anyone who I could ask very spacific questions to and they could give good anwers?

Answer 1

there is a book called "The Ballet Book" and it has pictures and instructions or stretching and techniques that can improve your abilities

Answer 2

All of these can be found at  www.allaboutdance.com

~Books~

*The Ballet Companion-  A dancer’s guide to the technique, traditions, and joys of ballet. The Ballet Companion is the first complete, illustrated reference book for the dancer. The book brims with everything today’s dance student needs including practical advice for getting started; training safety guidelines including nutrition, injury prevention, and cross training; technique secrets from stars of ABT; glossaries and lavish sidebars on ballet history. Hardcover, illustrated, 352 pages.

*The Ballet Book-The Ballet Book is written by Darcy Bussell, principal dancer with London's Royal Ballet. Illustrated instructions are perfect for beginners or more advanced dancers. Hardcover, beautifully illustrated, 72 pages.

~Dvds~

*Simply Ballet-American Ballet Theatre ballerina Michelle Benash instructs in this easy to follow along Beginner Ballet Class. Begin at the barre, chasse' and work your way through the variety of leaps and turns.

*The Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet -The essential visual reference of all classical ballet movements performed by some of the greatest names in American ballet. Teachers and students alike find it the most innovative and dynamic tool ever developed for learning and studying the movements of ballet. 2 DVDs, 4 hours and 30 minutes.

*The Video Dictionary of Ballet for Children -This 2 hr. DVD contains a complete visual dictionary and class for the beginner ballet student. It is an invaluable training tool for the student just beginning ballet and reference guide that can be used for years to come. Includes 2 DVDs in this set

*Ballet Class for Beginners -David Howard’s Ballet Class for Beginners is an excellent learning and teaching tool designed by America’s foremost ballet master. Introduces beginners to the technique and vocabulary of classical ballet with the emphasis on posture, placement, and movement potential. Featuring Allison Potter with music by Whit Kellog. 40 minutes.

~If you do pointe~

*Basic Pointe Work- Part I. Basic Pointe Work is a redesigned & expanded version of Thalia Mara's Fourth Steps in Ballet: On Your Toes! Basic Pointe Work. A simple exposition of beginner-low intermediate pointe work, it inspires students towards higher achievement. Part II. A look at the USA International Ballet Competition goes beyond the basics: Includes competition preparation, history of the competition & interviews with winners who have gone professional. Helpful advice from those who have "been there."

*The Pointe Book- The Pointe Book offers useful information and firsthand accounts from professional ballet dancers on how to fit, prepare, and maintain pointe shoes, historical reference material on pointe work, discussion of the anatomy of the feet, common injuries and remedies, ways to break in pointe shoes, and various teaching methods. This revised edition offers the latest information on new products and suppliers. Paperbound, Illustrated, 208 pages.

*My First Pointe Shoes Video-Pointe class for the absolute beginner! Learn how to fit, sew, and prepare your shoes before you begin. Then follow along and learn a basic barre, center exercises, and a lovely variation designed for the beginner student. A great gift idea for the aspiring ballerina. 25 minutes.

*Hope this helped...ballet is awesomeeee!!!!!!!!*