Ballet Secrets for Skaters: How to Hone Your Artistic Competitive Edge
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Edition: PaperbackAudio: English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-01
ISBN: 0972672389
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Artistic Enterprises International
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Book Review: Tips, tricks and techniques for embodying grace
Summary: 5 Stars
Written by a Russian-trained dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Ballet Secrets for Skaters: How to Hone Your Artistic Competitive Edge is a valuable guide for figure skaters, coaches, dance teachers, and skating enthusiasts of all ages and ability levels. Chapters disseminate basic poise tips of ballet, from how to hold the fingers, wrist, and shoulder to artistic guidelines for the arm and head position, and ballet poses that will add grace and charm to any ice skating routine. Black-and-white photographs clearly demonstrate the positions and, and the text clarifies tips, tricks and techniques for embodying grace. Highly recommended for intermediate to advanced and competitive skaters.
Summary of Ballet Secrets for Skaters: How to Hone Your Artistic Competitive Edge
Do you command an audience's attention using graceful arm and head positions?Learn how...in the first ballet book designed for skaters!
Ballet Secrets for Skaters unlocks the secrets of ballet technique in a fun and friendly style. Discover many tools and tips for proper placement of the upper body--the first place an audience looks.
. Phtos of real figure skaters show common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
. Ballet Secrets and Quick Checks help you remember these points on the ice.
. Emphasis on making a winning impression--even when you stand still.
Bonus! Olympic Gold Medalist Viktor Petrenko and Ladies World Champion Yuka Sato--famous for their artistic expression--offer advice and inspiration for today's competitive skaters.
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