Top products from r/BALLET
We found 35 product mentions on r/BALLET. We ranked the 50 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Classical Ballet Technique
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
University Press of Florida
2. Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover Books on Dance)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet
3. Becoming a Supple Leopard: Movement, Mobility, and Maintenance of the Human Animal
Sentiment score: 5
Number of reviews: 2
4. Ballet Class: Intermediate & Advanced
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Factory sealed DVD
5. Bloch Women's Performa Dance Shoe, Theatrical Pink, 7.5 C US
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Adheres to the arch beautifullyShock absorbing heel cushioningPre-sewn crossed elastics. Front sole pad is wider which allows the toes to spread for easy balanceGenerous front and rear leather sole padsSizing: Start 2 sizes down from street shoe
6. Gaiam Yoga Hand Towel, Lavender
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Super absorbentDries very quickly - about half the time of ordinary towelsSmall enough to take to the gym or to a yoga class such as BikramTowel is hypo-allergenic and non-permeable30"W x 20"L x 1/8"D
7. ProFoot Toe Pouches Wraparound Gel Cushion, Women's 6-10, 1 Pair, Fits All Shoe Types
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
PREVENT BLISTERS: ProFoot Toe Pouches provide comfort & prevent painful chafing or rubbing in any type of shoe. Especially helpful for relieving toe pain in your favorite pair of pumps or heelsGO SOCK FREE: Profoot's Toe Pouches will keep your feet happy and pain-free, no matter how high the heel or...
8. Moleskin Padding Sheets 4 ea
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Preferred Plus Moleskin Roll Padding Sheets
9. The Joffrey Ballet School's Book of Ballet-Fit
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
10. Adult Unisex Milliskin Footed Tights 1099WHTL White Large
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Thicker than regular tightsFeatures 5Unisex, suitable for both woman and manSkin-friendly, absorbent and breathablePair with your favorite leotard and slippers for dance class or performance
11. DYNA-BAND 6ft Green Medium Resistance Band
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
12. NYC BALLET THE COMPLETE WORKOUT DVD
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Factory sealed DVD
13. Ballet Class for Beginners
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Factory sealed DVD
14. Spenco 2nd Skin Moist Burn Pads, Small (1.5 x 2 Inches), 6-Count
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Moist wound care worksHelps prevent scarringCools burns, scrapes and bites
15. Step-By-Step Ballet Class: Illustrated Guide to the Official Ballet Syllabus
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Random House UK
16. New York City Ballet // Workout / Vol. 1
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Factory sealed DVD
17. The Perfect Pointe Book: All you need to get on pointe, stay on pointe and be the very best dancer you can be!
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
It’s more of a hobby, not a business, we did those events on volunteer basis 90% of the time. But I’m working on starting an Etsy shop to sell my fiber arts (mostly embroidery, but who knows maybe one day I will sell yarn!)
Yeah, and port de bras are a bit different, the lines of the body are a bit different than in Cechetti (ie, instead of pointed feet, winged feet). This book would be great to check out if you’re interested: https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Ballet-Basic-Technique-Terminology/dp/0375710779
Yeah, for sure, not everyone is cut out to be a pro stage performer. (I’m not, anyway!) you went to an art high school? That’s really cool!!
Oh I never took any exams outside of the studio, and those were technically for level placement (although really I’m sure our teachers could place us fine without them, it was also about getting us used to a formal audition like setting I think).
That sounds awesome!! Do you know if they offer drop in classes? (I mean, like could I come once or twice without buying a whole session?) I ask because I live a few hours away in Michigan and I’m actually planning to visit Toronto this summer for a short trip, fingers crossed (I’ve heard waaaaay too many stories about good Asian food, and have a few friends in the Waterloo area, but ballet tourism is up my alley haha!)
Yeah, it’s not so bad because I have many friends in the town where that YMCA is, and I volunteer there, etc, so I can make a Saturday trip there worth my time.
It's great that you're going back to ballet!
Do you still remember your barre exercises? Pliés, tendus, passés, battements, frappés, degajés, rondejambes, etc? Start by doing those simple steps in sets of 10 for each side, slowly and precisely. Make sure you bend, stretch, pull up and turn out to your maximum ability. You'll be surprised how easily you can start to feel a burn with the basics.
When I was strengthening for pointe, I really loved using thera-bands which can be used for several different types of exercises.
As far as home videos go, I really like the routines on the New York City Ballet Workout DVDs as well as this Royal Ballet daily class on YouTube.
Good luck!
I think a really nice ballet bag would be cool. You could do a little research on what other dancers typically keep in their dance bags an fill it with goodies! Like a cool water bottle, a resistance band, a cute sweat towel, hair accessories, extra tights. I'll edit my comment with some ideas when I have a second.
Edit:
Nice gym bag,
Resistance band,
My favorite way to get a perfect bun,
Good sweat towel,
Spill proof water bottle(VERY IMPORTANT!),
Tights.
Back On Point has some good inspiration and workout plans. Its all geared towards getting 'back on pointe'. Somewhere on there she also posted a daily workout with different exercises... I'll have to dig around for the links later. I've found it pretty helpful :D
Also look into these:
HTH!
I'm an absolute beginner too (but getting better!)
I have the same issue with classes for adults only being offered once a week. I found a few ballet class videos that are really good and I go through those several times per week and synthesize what I hear in my in person class with how I do things with the video. The videos are also helpful because they're the same every time (obviously), so eventually you will have memorized the steps and can really focus on doing them right. I feel like in my in-person classes a lot of my challenge is just figuring out what it is exactly I'm supposed to be doing and I can't really think about alignment and technique when I don't even know what I'm doing. These two are really good 1 2
NYCB Workout I and II are great. There's floor work, stretching, and basic movements. Some jumping.
Former dancer, just started getting into lifting almost a year ago. When I danced, I used NYCB Workout I to get maintain strength and flexibility while I was getting through some injuries. I didn't have II at the time but I've done it and I like it better.
Ok, so here's the thing. There is a ton of strength and technique that mostly isn't taught. Most of the bunions you see are there because of poor strength and technique. Very, very few teachers teach pointe in any way that builds towards a solid foundation.
https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Pointe-Book-pointe-dancer/dp/1452857407
My point being, adding more classes may not be the best path. Spending more time building strength is the better path.
If we are talking about an online dictionary. The simple Glossary of Ballet on Wikipedia should have all the common stuff and the ABT Ballet Dictionary has pronunciations and everything.
If you'd like an all-inclusive book that has 99% of everything, then the Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet by Gail Grant is great.
Classical Ballet Technique https://www.amazon.com/Classical-Ballet-Technique-Gretchen-Warren/dp/0813009456
I've had this one for years. I liked it a lot, especially when I first started. It has a lot of pictures and details. It's more of a coffee table book size, definitely can't keep that in your dance bag!
I also second the recommendation for Gail Grant's Technical Manual and Dictionary
https://www.amazon.com/Technical-Manual-Dictionary-Classical-Ballet/dp/0486218430/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4325M8ZFCY5EHDJ6N826
The general opinion is that you cannot teach yourself ballet at home.
However you can show your parents that you are dedicated by reading books (i.e. Vaganovas Basic Principals of Classical Ballet, it's really not expensive and might also be available at you local library)
and do pilates excercises which will help you to get in shape. Depending on your age you can also try and find a job that allows you to pay for classes yourself.
How about a list of helpful books and things for adult dancers like the Joffrey's Ballet Fit.
Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:
Amazon Smile Link: http://smile.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-Preventing-Performance/dp/1936608588
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Classical Ballet Technique by Gretchen Ward Warren sounds like everything your sister is looking for.
I searched "moleskin sheets" and found this.
There are other items linked to that page that would also work, depending on how much you want.
There's this book from RAD - it has picture illustrations for most of the exercises from the old Primary-Grade 5.
Spenco 2nd Skin Moist Burn Pads, Small (1.5 x 2 Inches), 6-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000ASRWT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RDA6CbNQQ9VTA
Work on your mobility every day, there are a lot of revolutionary techniques out there. you might check out http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-Preventing-Performance/dp/1936608588
Classical Ballet Technique, by Gretchen Warren. It has step-by-step breakdowns (with photos of professional dancers from the late 80s) of everything from plies to ballet running.
im a male. These M Stevens Tights are the one and only brand/type of tights I wear. unless of course i need to wear some sort of costume.
I am a 7.5 street shoe, narrow feet. I wear an 8B in these.
Can you go get fitted?
Edit: never mind! Different style. This is the Bloch slipper I wear, half a size up from street shoe
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B076CPLB4T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_m01gDbQKRDZSE
No, you don't. You're addicted.
https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Stop-Smoking/dp/1405923318
CVS and other drug stores sell loose lambs wool! Near the shoe sole inserts and other footcare type products. A $15 package at a dancewear store is like... $2 at the drug store. Some even sell ouch pouches packaged for wearing heels! I've seen this brand at CVS in a few cuts/sizes. http://www.amazon.com/Profoot-Pouch-Cushions-Womens-6-10/dp/B0024GREVQ
Also, if you tried the gel pouches on at a different time of the day than when you take class, you feet will not be the same size (feet swell as you stand on them during the day) and that may explain why now they hurt.