The dance style ballet is an incredibly beautiful and graceful form of artistic and physical expression. It is very precise and learning ballet will not only bring a joy of moving to beautiful music and an increased sense of physical awareness but an increased knowledge and respect for the flexibility of the human body.
This book is for the all the learning ballerinas out there that want to practice proper technique, have access to regularly updated tips and tricks and other useful content.
Whatever style of dance you want to excel in, ballet is always the core. Just watch "So You Think You Can Dance" a few times and you will see that that the winners are and top 10 dancers always have a strong ballet background. This book will show you the fundamental positions, moves and techniques for success in ballet and therefore, whatever style of dance you choose.
WARNING: Before You 'Leap' Into Learning Ballet....
It's a sad fact that 95% of people who start ballet
classes WILL FAIL miserably. Find out how to
ensure you aren't one of them.
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Do You Think You Could Improve On Your Ballet?
Video Lessons: Piqué Turns
Video Lesson: Attitude Leap
Latest Ballet News From Around The World
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The Five Basic Positions
- First position - feet well rotated in 'turn-out', touching heels. Make as straight an alignment as possible. Knees are touching with legs straight.
- Second position - feet turned out along a straight line like first position, but heels are apart.
- Third position - feet are aligned to turn-out, but with one foot to the front with heel close to the arch of the back foot.
- Fourth position - feet turned out as in first position, with heel of one foot is placed close to the toe of other foot, so that the legs are crossed. Feet about a foot apart to the front.
- Fifth position - as fourth, with feet together
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Pirouettes
- A 'pirouette' is a controlled turn on one leg, beginning with one (or both) legs in pli�, and then rising onto pointe (or demi-pointe for men). The other leg can be held in either retir� position, attitude, arabesque level or in second position.
- Often a pirouette will return to starting position, or finish in arabesque or attitude positions, or proceed otherwise.
- DID YOU KNOW? The record for most pirouttes done at one time is 36 rotations!
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Side Leap
- To do a side leap, it's easiest to begin with a run, and then leap, with your legs in the splits. Turn your legs out with your knees at the side. Point your toes, keep a straight back and your arms relaxed. Also ensure your legs are straight and your head is high.
- Your arms can be in open fifth, or you can move your arm out at the side in front of your shoulder so the audience can still see your face.
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Ballet Tips and Tricks
Exclusive tips to improve your moves and positions
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Always Stretch Before Dancing to Increase Flexibility and Decrease Risk of Injury
Stretching is the act of lengthening the muscles, in order to increase elasticity, tone, and strength and muscle flexibility. Many dancers stretch before or after dancing in order to increase performance, reduce the chance of injury and to prevent stiffness. Stretching can also improve range of joint motion, suppleness and posture. Plus it improves general wellbeing and vitality. In the coming weeks I?ll be posting some of the best stretches for ballet. Tip: Yoga is also a great way to stretch, not to mention its many other benefits like mental relaxation and as an exercise in itself.
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