The Ballet Dancer

how can i teach my self ballet basics at home?

any good websites or advice, books ect?

There are some decent ballet videos out there, But even when there is a good video DOESNT mean that
A) You will be doing the move properly
B) There will be no chance of hurting yourself
C) You will create a bad habit of doing that move incorrectly

All i can say is teaching yourself is not the best idea, try taking a drop in class or two!

Or if for some reason you really cant do that try buying a ballet books of terms WITH PICTURES always!!

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 5 No.2 Scene from the Ballet, “Swan Lake” (P.4)

I Can Dance – Introduction to Ballet for Children [VHS] $9.99 Join professional dancer Debra Maxwell and her mixed-gender class for an introduction to ballet. Maxwell demonstrates the five basic ballet positions, then goes to the barre for a lesson in ballet essentials like demi plié, élevé, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, and grand battement. Maxwell provides clear visual and verbal instruction for each step, then offers pointers and encouragement…

RCA Victor Basic 100, Vol. 14- Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Suite) / Swan Lake (Excerpts) / Sleeping Beauty (Excerpts) $9.98 …

Classical Art of Ballet: Basic Positions [VHS] $14.98 …

Basic Ballet 5 The class is divided into 3 sections: with 24 different exercises: Part 1: Sitting on the Floor Exercises Part 2: Barre Exercises Part 3: Center Exercises From pre-barre through barre, center exercises, and révérence, this is the complete ballet class for every ballet student. Gregory Russell of the Joffrey Ballet and Robin Hoffman of the Louisville Ballet demonstrate….

Basic Principles of Pointe [VHS] $7.99 Pre-pointe students strengthen their feet, ankles, and calves in a series of exercises using Therabands, scarves and bottles….

Dance Lessons 101: The Basics and Beyond $19.99 Dance Lessons 101 is the best starting point for Ballroom, Country, Swing, and Latin Dancing. This DVD is proof you can learn to dance without live lessons! You will be dancing the Slow Dance, Waltz, Swing, Salsa, Two-Step, Cha-Cha, Hustle, and West Coast Swing in a matter of minutes. Also referred to as the Ultimate Couples Dancing Instruction Video for Beginners, Dance Lessons 101 was designed a…

Dancing for Kids (Baby Ballet / Tot Tap / Junior Jazz) $10.12 DANCING FOR KIDS – DVD Movie…