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Element Ballet Conditioning Element: Ballet Conditioning DVD
Ballet Dancers always have slender bodies that are both strong and lean with lovely proportion and gorgeous body lines.
One of the greatest secrets to a dancer's body is ballet conditioning which focuses on all muscle groups.
In this unique program your muscles will work smoothly in unison to create a long streamlined silhouette with flat abs a lean lower body and beautifully defined curves.
Moving gracefully and fluidly through this series of exercises you will strengthen and stretch your way to a dancers body.
Elise Gulan has over 18 years in dance education including Ballet Pointe Tap and Jazz. She was a principal soloist for the Virginia Ballet Company where she danced for seven years appearing in productions such as Copelia Swan Lake and Nutcracker Suite. She brought her love of expression through movement to her new career as a certified personal trainer and instructor of Yoga Core Fusion® and Core Energy Flow®. Elise enjoys helping her students to find their inner strength and to energize their joy of life through physical and mental fitness.
  $24.95



Ballet Lessons: Element: Ballet Conditioning DVD



New York City Ballet The Complete Workout, Vol 1 and 2 New York City Ballet: The Complete Workout DVD Volumes 1 and 2
A deluxe edition DVD set comprised of the best-selling fitness videos New York City Ballet Workout Volumes 1 and 2.
The videos are designed to help you develop the strength, grace and poise of a dancer.
An excellent alternative to fast paced, high-energy workout routines, this unique exercise program balances art, life and fitness into the perfect workout for any age or fitness level.
Whether you love ballet or are simply searching for an alternative workout regimen designed to produce a strong, graceful body, this program will deliver exceptional results.
  $39.95



Ballet Lessons: New York City Ballet: The Complete Workout DVD Volumes 1 and 2



Ballet Body Ballet Body DVD
If you've always desired the sleek toned muscles of ballet dancers, this workout is for you.
Jennifer Galardi has created five mini workouts blending exercises from classical ballet, Pilates and yoga to deliver a workout that elongates and strengthens your entire body and feels amazing.
Each segment delivers maximum benefits to ensure you'll see results whether you pick one or all routines.
Choose from • Warm Up • Strength • Balance • Floor Barre • Stretch
Or put all of them together for an hour long intense toning and stretch session.
  $24.95



Ballet Lessons: Ballet Body DVD



Ballet Class with Dmitri Roudnev Demonstration of Exercises for Music of Best of Ballet Class Volume V Ballet Class with Dmitri Roudnev
Demonstration of Exercises for Music of Best of Ballet Class Volume V DVD

Dmitri Roudnev brings you exciting ballet classes that reflect his experiences as a student and soloist of the Bolshoi Ballet.
Roudnev loved the logical combinations and the musicality of Bolshoi classes and he brings these feelings into his work.
He presents uncomplicated barre exercises, based in the great Russian Method training traditions, that are easy for student and teacher to learn and build strength to avoid injury.
Also included are many small/medium jumps and exciting grande allegro combinations.
Roudnev emphasizes development of clean technique and beautiful long muscles - the hallmarks of Russian ballet training.
Roudnev's signature musical direction emphasizes strong accents and tempos for the best training results.
For the intermediate/advanced level student, the teacher, or the professional seeking a stay in shape class.
  $69.95



Ballet Lessons: Ballet Class with Dmitri Roudnev



Ballet Beautiful Classic 60-Minute Workout Ballet Beautiful Classic 60-Minute Workout DVD
by Mary Helen Bowers

Ballet Beautiful is a ballet-inspired fitness program that focuses on developing sleek 'ballet muscles' through the legs, butt, center, abdominals and upper body through targeted exercises and stretches.
Our 60-Minute Classic Ballet Beautiful Workout DVD is a full body workout with transformative toning and resistance exercises that will begin reshaping your body in as little as 2-3 weeks time.
No dance experience or training needed.
Ballet Beautiful founder Mary Helen Bowers danced for 10 years with the New York City Ballet and personally trained Natalie Portman for her Academy Award winning role in Black Swan.
We look forward to building together a strong and beautiful new you
  $39.95



Ballet Lessons: Ballet Beautiful Classic 60-Minute Workout DVD



Xtend Barre Lean and Chiseled Xtend Barre: Lean and Chiseled DVD
If Pilates sculpts your body, Xtend Barre chisels it.
Developed by professional dancer, choreographer, and Pilates instructor Andrea Rogers, Xtend Barre combines the grace and flexibility of dance with the strength and sculpting of Pilates to give you a long, strong, and lean physique.
The program is divided into three segments, allowing you to customize your workout each day.
• The upper-body section creates defined shoulders and arms and a beautiful back.
• The barre segment employs flowing dance movements to lift and tighten trouble spots like the glutes, hips, and thighs.
• The core program targets the deep abdominal muscles to help chisel your midsection.
Incorporating both toning and cardio elements, this unique barre workout lengthens and strengthens your entire body in an exciting new way.
You’ll burn calories, build lean muscle, and feel terrific!
Includes tutorial segment.
Equipment needed: a chair and light hand weights
  $19.95



Ballet Lessons: Xtend Barre: Lean and Chiseled DVD



Pure Barre Ballet, Dance and Pilates Fusion Pure Barre: Ballet, Dance and Pilates Fusion DVD
The Pure Barre Technique (PBT) is the fastest, yet safest way to change your body.
PBT fuses dance, Pilates and Lotte Berk exercises while utilizing the ballet barre to create the most intense and effective 55-minute workout that exists.
The results of PBT are: flat abs, thin thighs, a lifted seat, toned arms and sculpted backs.
PBT is an intelligent exercise technique - each strengthening section of the workout is followed by a stretching section in order to create strong, long, lean muscle without the bulk, while increasing range of motion.
PBT will not only quickly transform your body, it will clear your mind, help you focus and contribute to a happy and healthy life.
All you have to do is this DVD 3 times per week and your body will change - it is that simple.
  $24.95



Ballet Lessons: Pure Barre: Ballet, Dance and Pilates Fusion DVD



Ballet Class Intermediate and Advanced DVD Ballet Class: Intermediate and Advanced DVD
David Howard, America's foremost ballet master, leads some of the world's finest young dancers in an intermediate ballet class specially designed to expand the classical vocabulary, movement potential and kinetic awareness of the student.
Dancers and teachers alike are given the possibility to participate in this unique class, which features Cynthia Harvey and Peter Fonseca, formerly with the American Ballet Theatre. David Howard, ballet master, teacher and coach was a soloist with the Royal Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada. Mr. Howard opened his world famous school on Manhattan's upper west side in 1977. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Regional Ballet, and served as its President from 1976-1979. He has been a guest teacher for New York's Metropolitan Opera, the Joffrey, Boston Ballet, the National Ballet of Canada and the Ballet de Marseilles. David Howard teaches and has coached many of the world's foremost dancers and celebrities including Natalia Makarova, Gelsey Kirkland, Valery and Galina Panov, Patrick Bissell, Cynthia Harvey and many others.
Lynn Stanford, ballet's top accompanist, has composed an original score, ideally suited to the needs of the dancer.
  $29.95



Ballet Lessons: Ballet Class: Intermediate and Advanced DVD



Dmitri Roudnev Take Ballet Class in Russia DVD Dmitri Roudnev: Take Ballet Class in Russia DVD
Madame Tatiana Samoylova is a former Bolshoi ballerina.
Madame is a teacher for the Lediah Ballet Academy of Russia, a certified extension of the Bolshoi School.
40 combinations including a bonus pointe-work section.
Dmitri Roudnev offers you a ballet class in Russia with Madame Samoylova of the Lediah Ballet Academy of Russia, a certified extension of the Bolshoi School.
Step into the studio to see the complete barre and center work of three, fourteen year old students in a Level 5 Vaganova Method ballet class.
Features include emphasis on accents - the Russian secret for sharp footwork at the barre, epaulment, and many center jump combinations.
This dvd features the music of Roudnev's VOL VIII CD, which Roudnev recorded in Russia.
  $49.95



Ballet Lessons: Dmitri Roudnev: Take Ballet Class in Russia DVD



Tracey Mallett - The Booty Barre-Total New Body DVD Tracey Mallett - The Booty Barre-Total New Body DVD
The Booty Barre DVD is a fun, unique, high energy class. It fuses legendary fitness techniques from Pilates, Dance, Calisthenics and yoga.
You will streamline, firm, tighten and tone your entire body without adding bulk.
Creating balance, posture, body awareness, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.
The result is a body that looks and moves 10 years younger!
What's the secret behind The Booty Barre?
• Fat Burning Interval Training
• Deep Toning Isometric Conditioning
• Elongating Techniques inherent in Pilates and Dance
Mixed together to create a NEW workout that will change how you exercise forever!
Say goodbye to cellulite and belly fat with The Booty Barre
For this workout you will need a chair or a ballet barre and a set of 3-5 pound dumbbells
  $29.95



Ballet Lessons: Tracey Mallett - The Booty Barre-Total New Body DVD



The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique Level 1 Barrework for Beginners DVD The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique Level 1: Barrework for Beginners DVD
From head to toe, Finis Jhung gives you a fresh new view of the essential ideas of classical ballet that will transform your physique - and your psyche.
The emphasis here is on learning ballet from the inside-out, instead of outside in.
Exercises on this video:
• 1. Number One
• 2. Turning out, demi plie in 1st position
• 3. Isometric grand plies, releve
• 4. Battement tendu en croix, 1st position
• 5. Port de bras
• 6. Battement tendu a la seconde, grand plie, releve & balance, 1st position
• 7. Battement tendu devant & derriere, demi plie, 1st position
• 8. Working the foot, attitude a la seconde, releve in plie, 1st position
• 9. Battement degage & attitude a la seconde, releve & balance
• 10. Battement degage devant & derriere, stretches, 1st position
• 11. Battement tendu en croix, demi plie, releve & balance, 5th position
• 12. Rond de jambe a terre
• 13. Degage en croix, demi plie, 5th position, balance cou-de-pied derriere
• 14. Fondu en croix, balance retire derrere
• 15. Grand battement devant, port de bras
• 16. Grand battement derriere, tendu plie, releve
• 17. Grand battement a la seconde, demi plie.
Taught by Finis Jhung. Demonstrated by Jennifer Harmer. 17 barre exercises. Music by Scott Killian
Running Time: 90 minutes
  $49.95



Ballet Lessons: The Finis Jhung Ballet Technique Level 1



Ballet Training for Girls DVD Ballet Training for Girls DVD
This DVD presents a professional introduction to the world of ballet for children.
Ages 5-8.
Ballet dancers Oleg Usenko and Natalia Zemtzova teach the entire range from warming up to stretching and then on to the first dancing steps.
After warming up and stretching, the girls will learn the:
• plié
• battement tendus
• rondes de jambe par terres
• adages
• allegros
• grands battements
• much more.
  $24.95



Ballet Lessons: Ballet Training for Girls DVD



Visual Dictionary of Ballet For Children Rosemary Boross Visual Dictionary of Ballet For Children 2 DVD Set
Rosemary Boross

This 2 ½ hr. DVD contains a complete visual dictionary and class for the beginner ballet student.
It is an invaluable training tool for the student just beginning ballet and reference guide that can be used for years to come.
It includes the definitions of terminology, basic technique, movements and steps the beginner student will need to know.
With detailed visual instruction on how to execute all of the movements, positions and steps.
The class is performed at 2 levels for beginner and advanced beginner student.
As the class is taught, the terminology of the movements and steps are recited to help familiarize and reinforce the use of terminology in the ballet class.
The Visual Dictionary of Ballet for Children is broken down into 4 chapters:
• Chapter 1 - The Dictionary of Ballet Technique ( Positions, of the arms feet and body, including the basic techniques of ballet).
• Chapter 2 - The Dictionary of Barre Work (Visual instruction on the execution of barre movement and steps).
• Chapter 3 - The Dictionary of Center Work (Visual instruction on the execution of steps done center floor).
• Chapter 4 - The Class ( Includes all of the steps movements and techniques from Chapters 1,2 and 3 assembled into a class)
Program creator Rosemary Boross’ dance career includes performance with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Radio City Ballet, and the American Dance Machine.
Visual demonstrations by Rosemary Boross’ students from The Ballet Pacifica Conservatory.
Inspiring ballet class music by Rory Foster
  $29.95



Ballet Lessons: Visual Dictionary of Ballet For Children



The Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet 2 DVD Set The Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet 2 DVD Set
The essential video dictionary of all classical ballet movements performed by some of the greatest names in American Ballet.
Teachers and students alike find the Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet the most innovative and dynamic tool ever developed for learning and studying the movements of ballet.
4 1/2 hours on two DVDs, this set includes over 800 variations in Russian, French, and Cecchetti styles.
Many of the movements are shown in slow motion with multiple camera angles and voice-over narrative description.
This engaging program demonstrates the complete language of ballet:
Positions and Directions • Barre • Linking Steps • Center Practice • Pirouettes • Adage • Allegro • Batterie • Pointe • Musical Enchainements
This comprehensive guide is demonstrated by four of the most outstanding figures in American Ballet:
• Kevin McKenzie (Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre, former principal dancer, ABT)
• Georgina Parkinson (Ballet Mistress of ABT; former principal dancer, Royal Ballet)
• Merrill Ashley (former principal dancer, New York City Ballet)
• Denise Jackson (former principal dancer, Joffrey Ballet)
  $49.95



Ballet Lessons: The Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet



Mommy and Me Workout Ballet and Stretch DVD Mommy and Me Workout: Ballet and Stretch CD and DVD
Mommy and Me Workout: Ballet and Stretch Includes the following:
• Exercise DVD for Mom and child to workout together!
• Sing-a-long CD Soundtrack
Ballet is introduced to your little one in the Mommy & Me Workout: Dance & Stretch DVD.
You and your student will learn how to properly stretch and warm-up your muscles.
Parents focus on sculpting, strengthening, and elongating their muscles to form the long lines of a dancer.
Beginning French terminology is included in the curriculum.
Ballet skills aid in a sense of rhythm, coordination, balance, creative expression, and an overall increased range of movement.
Ballet influences and benefits all dance forms as well as teach students how to isolate and use different areas of the body in movement and artistic expression.
The Mommy and Me Workout! program is designed for moms wanting to spend quality time with their child, creating special memories with their child, while instilling the importance of healthy exercise and a love for music and dance.
Quality one-on-one parent-child interaction shows your child how important and loved they are amidst a busy week.
The Mommy and Me Workout curriculum was developed by Apphia Laune Noel, ballerina who studied with the New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, and many other dance schools. She has spent the last ten years teaching moms and children how to dance, bond, and have fun in class while getting in shape. She combines classical ballet, jazz, and Yoga-style acrobatic techniques to provide a well-rounded program that both moms and children enjoy doing together. She believes that when learning physical activities at a young age, mother-child relationships are important for creating a safe and secure learning environment where the child will flourish.
  $39.95



Ballet Lessons: Mommy and Me Workout: Ballet and Stretch



Ballet Unchained: A Ballet Class at Home Intermediate-Advanced CD and DVD Ballet Unchained: A Ballet Class at Home Intermediate-Advanced CD and DVD
With a unique blend of traditional ballet steps and non-traditional music, Ballet Unchained is sure to delight any experienced dancer looking for a fun class to do at home.
Rather than the standard classical or solo piano accompaniments, this DVD features upbeat new music that will motivate you to keep taking the class, again and again.
Ballet Unchained includes 12 exercises at the barre and 14 in the center.
These exercises are designed to fit into a compact space, such as a living room.
Each exercise is demonstrated and danced, but the video format allows you to skip the demonstrations once you become familiar with the exercises.
This package also includes an Audio CD for those who wish to use the music without the video.
  $29.95



Ballet Lessons: Ballet Unchained: A Ballet Class at Home



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