"The Joffrey Ballet School's Ballet-Fit" |
Probably the best tool for the adult beginner in ballet. The focus is for the mature dancer, with wonderful photos & instructions to follow and guide you. Click HERE to see more about this book. |
"The Red Shoes: The Criterion Collection" |
"It's been said that this 1948 classic has been responsible for the ballet lessons of more young girls than any other film. It's not hard to understand why: Michael Powell and Emerich Pressburger's dark fairy tale presents the ballet as an exquisite, magical work of art." |
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"The Dancers Body Book" Allegra Kent discloses the health, weight-watching, and relaxation secrets of some of the world's greatest ballet dancers from Suzanne Farrell and Fernando Bujones to Darci Kistler and Madame Alexandra Danilova. |
"New York City Ballet Workout" |
This book features among many great exercises, stretching and turnout, along with pictures for reference. Also included are exercises in PILATES which are excellent for strengthening, alignment, and finding your center. My ballet instructor uses this book during class. It is a great tool for stretching and ballet exercises, and challenges you to go beyond. |
"Beyond Stretching" |
See my page on STRETCHING |
"The Pilates Body" |
"THE PILATES BODY"--- Beginners, intermediate, and advanced exercise enthusiasts will benefit from this book. Each exercise is outlined step by step and clearly defines the "how to." The book is also divided into each stage for beginners up to advanced for your own progression. To see more, go to the "Pilates" page on this site. |
"Basic Ballet: The Steps Defined" |
This book is fantastic for the beginner. It is pocket-sized,& easy to carry around for quick reference. And, truly affordable. |
"Ballet For Beginners" |
"BALLET FOR BEGINNERS"--- This book was very helpful for me especially as a refresher. When I couldn't remember the steps from class, I could go home and look them up here, and see the photos to help remind me. |
"The Stark Reality of Stretching" |
See my page on STRETCHING |
"First, Second, Third, & Fourth Steps in Ballet" |
These are great little books for reference, that are small and easy to carry with you, and very affordable. |
"The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique" |
"I have this book for sometime and I think it's great! It gives you every answer to the questions that you have and the simplest tips to make your ballet gear work out well. The chapter that advises you what to buy, how to take care of your pointe shoes is as useful as the chapter dedicated to (almost) each brand and model available. It is the book that every ballerina should have!" ~ Juliana |
"Karen Kain: Movement Never Lies" |
"KAREN KAIN"--- This wonderful autobiography is a telling tale of what the life of a dancer is about ...Karen Kain, Canada's Prima Ballerina" |
"At The Ballet" |
"AT THE BALLET" --- I love this book, it has beautiful photography, including first steps, rehearsals, and final stage performances. |
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"The Classic Ballet" |
An excellent reference guide for not only the beginner but for the intermediate dancer as well. A multitude of steps & positions are pictured & described in detail, allowing an understanding of how to execute the step. Terminolgy is also included. |