| When I first purchased this book I thought that it | | | | the pdf version of the ebook which contains over |
| would be something fun to share with my students. I | | | | 200 pages of text, pictures and complex illustrations |
| collect all things related to dance, knicknacks, posters, | | | | of ballet positions and movements. This part of the |
| DVDs...hence books. When I stumbled upon the | | | | ebook tells you how to perform the moves correctly |
| ebook online I thought at the very most that it | | | | and also illustrates common mistakes that most |
| would be a nice addition to my collection of souvenirs. | | | | people make when learning. This is the best part of |
| I am a dance teacher and volunteer with work at a | | | | this section of the material. Sometimes dancers really |
| dance competition and I am always looking for things | | | | need to be shown the wrong way in order to |
| about the 'world of dance', I just love anything to do | | | | correct themselves and conduct the move correctly. |
| with dancing. I am a very big fan of So You Think | | | | Excellent! |
| You Can Dance and Dancing With The Stars. I can't | | | | Section 2 - "Audio Terms and Definitions" is the audio |
| wait for them to start again. | | | | software package. This section offers a search and |
| So when I actually had the opportunity to read the | | | | find feature that enables you to find any ballet term |
| Ballet Bible I was presently suprised! It surpassed my | | | | and learn its corresponding meaning. For each |
| expectations (which hadn't been very high considering | | | | exercise, dance step, position, and/or pose, all you |
| the sales pitch). I had actually found a true gem, an | | | | have to do is point and find. The reader also learns |
| ebook about ballet with solid, valid teaching | | | | the correct French accents for specific terms - it is |
| techniques. The book has over 200 pages of VALID | | | | that detailed. After you click on the term you can |
| information - SURPRISE! SURPRISE! | | | | hear the correct definition, it is a great feature! This |
| Many of the students I teach are heavily into dance | | | | is exactly like hearing a dance teacher give instruction |
| competitions such as American Dance Awards, | | | | in the classroom. |
| Starpower, Headliners and all the other big ones that | | | | Section 3 - "Video Demonstrations" is a collection of |
| I'm sure many of you are aware of. So they are not | | | | over 60 videos on ballet technique. That's right, 60 |
| always interested in how to become a ballerina, but I | | | | videos, that is equivalent to 60 different classes. If |
| always try to engrain in them during their dance | | | | you actually had to pay for 60 dance classes you can |
| training that it isn't about how to become a prima | | | | imagine the cost you would incur. Now you can put |
| ballerina that is important. It is the solid foundations | | | | on your dance shoes and follow along in your living |
| of ballet training that support everything and anything | | | | room. Being able to watch and imitate is an invaluable |
| they do related to dance. Ballet training is what truly | | | | tool that The Ballet Bible offers! |
| separates the great dancers from the weak or | | | | Now all the positives being said of course there are |
| mediocre. So they roll their eyes at me after one of | | | | the cons. |
| my lectures and begrudgingly trek upstairs to the | | | | Being in a dance class with an experienced, qualified |
| ballet room. Well there is one problem - finances. It is | | | | teacher is irreplaceable. With an ebook the "hands-on" |
| true that not all of my students can afford the extra | | | | aspect of dance is non-existent to say the least. You |
| classes that we offer at our school and of course fall | | | | don't have the teacher physically correcting you and |
| short in their training. I must admit, although it is | | | | manipulating the student's body into the correct |
| unfortunate, that these particular students don't | | | | positions. This is something you can only get in a |
| always do as well when it comes time for dance | | | | classroom. But the alternative is nothing at all. |
| competition season. Such a shame. | | | | So - THE BALLET BIBLE is the best compromise! It's |
| Well now we have - The Ballet Bible! Although you | | | | author, Anita Leembruggen, is a trained dancer and |
| cannot of course compare this to an actual class it is | | | | educator in ballet. She has spent years in the studio |
| a great study guide for those who want to put in | | | | and has brought this book to you to share with your |
| some extra hours at home. If you can only afford | | | | students and/or children in the home. Now everyone |
| one class a week but want to read up on some tips | | | | can learn ballet, it will be as simple as turning on the |
| for improving your dance competition game or | | | | computer. So put on your ballet shoes and dance |
| honestly improve your ballet technique as a whole, | | | | along with Anita in THE BALLET BIBLE! |
| this is a great purchase. | | | | Good luck at all of your dance competitions this year! |
| Section 1 - "The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina" is | | | | |