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Add to cartMORE INFOA New Approach To Core Stability
$30.00 AUDMost core training addresses the big ‘global movement’ muscles. While these muscles are important for any dancer, true core strength is more subtle and comes from much deeper within. This course addresses how to use true core control; how to train the right muscles and how to apply this to your dancing.
- Online Version – This version includes the ebook of the program and access to the Online Members Area. This fantastic resource gives you access to additional video content, and downloads. This option must be purchased through The Ballet Blog.
- Hard Copy Book – This is a convenient way to access the program day to day and is a wonderful illustrated guide with all of the detailed instructions for each exercise. This option must be purchased through Amazon. CLICK HERE to order.
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Read moreMORE INFOAn Ode To Overstretching – The Old Gypsy Ways of Madame La Jaune
$25.00 AUDNow Exclusively Available on Amazon For Just $20 USD
This hilarious children’s book brings some well needed lightness to the serious issue of overstretching that is rife in the dance and gymnastics industries. It is a perfect book to have in your waiting area, to promote discussion on this important topic.
The story of Madame La Jaune was spawned from a conversation between Lisa Howell and her dad, Mike, when Lisa asked him if he could draw up some cartoons of the crazy overstretched positions that dancers are seen in these days all over social media. She wanted to highlight the potential danger to the body that was caused by sitting in positions like these, whilst still appealing to everybody’s sense of humour. From there, the story took a life of its own. The pictures were an absolute success and members of the dance world fell in love with the simple but clear message that was embodied in Madame La Jaune.
Mike then took matters into his own hands and began exploring the back story to explain his often mused upon question “Why do good people sometimes teach badly?”
6 months later and this is the result, a story of dance, comedy and science. This book will give you an insight into the other side of Overstretching and the seemingly crazy ways of some teachers. Follow Madame La Jaune and understand her point of view, as well as where we go to from here!
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Select optionsBand-ITS For Dancers
$50.00 – $81.77 AUDBand-ITS are a revolutionary, simple and yet powerful resistance training tool. This equipment is small, portable and yet fully independent, requiring no extra adjuncts or tether points to use it. All you need is yourself and the will to improve.
Please Note: We are currently out of stock for all versions. To purchase please visit the BAND-ITS store.
There are three options available for purchase:
- The Lower Body Starter Kit is primarily focused on training the legs, hips, pelvis and core. It is suitable for all users and allows individuals to select a resistance level that is suited to them and start training straight away. It includes yellow and red bands and is an ideal starting point for most dancers, over the age of 13.
- The Upper Body Kit comes with wrist straps and is a wonderful way to add on strengthening work through range for the shoulder girdle. Ideal for both girls and boys, especially when commencing Pas de deux work.
- The Full Kit includes additional green and blue bands and is great for stronger dancers, and for performing more cross-training exercises. Great for dancers who want to supplement their dance training with resistance work but who do not want to “bulk up” in the wrong areas.
All variations grant you instant access to a special Members Area, exclusive for Ballet Blog members. This area has many videos demonstrating how to get the most out of your Band-ITS!
PLUS! FREE Band-ITS for Dancers PDF!
Exclusive offer only for purchases through The Ballet Blog and Perfect Form Physio!
Sally Harrison and Lisa Howell have put together a very special 20 page E-Book to guide you through the use of Band-ITS especially for dancers. This PDF gives options for exercises in all different positions to take your dance training and conditioning to a new level! The E-Book is available in the exclusive Members Area that you will be given access to on purchase of your Band-ITS.
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Add to cartMORE INFOFront Splits Fast – Flexibility Program
$40.00 AUDGet instant access to the Online Video Training Course of this original, iconic program designed for anyone struggling with their flexibility!
Formulated by a physiotherapist for dancers, this program is especially beneficial to those who do not respond to regular stretching or who want to achieve extreme mobility safely. The program is presented in an easy to use format with detailed explanations of all exercises, followed by a 45 min program set to music.
The online version gives you an instantly downloadable ebook with immediate access to the online video portal. These videos assist you through your training giving you a visual guide to the exercises in the manual.
If you would prefer the full colour professionally printed workbook that compliments this online course, you can purchase this directly through Amazon. This guide has detailed, illustrated instructions of all of the exercises and helps you keep your notes and progress in one place. Please note that purchasing the hardcopy from amazon does not give you direct access to the online video course.
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Add to cartMORE INFOHow To Get Your Legs Higher In A Développé Devant
$40.00 AUDGet instant access to the Online Video training course of this unique program designed to help you get your legs higher in a développé devant, using the least amount of effort to get the nicest line.
Comprising of 28 clear and concise videos (totalling 01:43 total playing time), this course begins with a series of assessments to establish what your body needs from the program. It then explores a sequence of mobilisation techniques for enhanced flexibility, subtle spinal mobility and pelvic control exercises, and detailed hip control in a very specific sequence. This subtlety of control allows you to achieve height of the leg en l’air without strain or effort, resulting in more beautiful adage and much happier hips!
There are PDF downloads of the workbook for each section at the bottom of the Members Area. This allows you to print out the sheets you need, as well as a handy guide to plan out your individual training program.
If you would prefer the full colour professionally printed workbook thats compliments this online course you can purchase this directly from Amazon. The guide has detailed, illustrated instructions of all of the exercises and helps you keep your notes and progress in one place.
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Add to cartMORE INFOInjury Report – Achilles Tendinopathy
$10.00 AUDThis injury report includes lots of information on common causes on Achilles Tendinopathy as well as corrective exercises and treatment techniques to settle your pain as soon as possible. It also includes a graded progression back into class and tips to help prevent it from coming back. Please note that this injury report is included in the Advanced Foot Control Member's Area on The Ballet Blog. If you are a member, please login and lick on the member's area tab to view.
Please download the full injury report to get all the details on how to prevent and recover from an Achilles Tendinopathy!
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Read moreMORE INFOMy Beginner Pointe Program
Principal Artiste, Vicki Attard, and Physiotherapist for Dancers, Lisa Howell, have joined forces to present a unique program which covers safe dance practices and aesthetic components, that combine to create successful classical dancers.
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Add to cartMORE INFOOnline Pointe Intensive: 23rd-25th February 2021
$450.00 AUDUnfortunately, our popular in-person workshops are simply not possible in the current climate so the original Level 2 Pointe Intensive course has been divided into three 4 hour sessions to allow optimal understanding of all of the content via an online virtual workshop.
Times & Dates:
- The timing of this workshop makes it perfect for the following locations: NZ, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, The Americas & Canada.
- To check the exact times in your location CLICK HERE
- Call #1 – Tuesday 23rd Feb 2021, 7am – 11.30am (Sydney, Australia)
- Call #2 -Wednesday 24th Feb 2021, 7am – 11.30am (Sydney, Australia)
- Call #3 – Thursday 25th Feb 2021, 7am – 11.30am (Sydney, Australia)
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Add to cartMORE INFOThe Perfect Pointe Book
$40.00 AUDeBook Only
The Perfect Pointe Book was originally designed to help students and dance teachers safely prepare for pointe work. The four stages of tests and exercises within the book are ideal for pre-pointe preparation classes, students close to achieving pointe shoes and students already en pointe looking for extra strength and technique training.
Please note that this is a digital product only and will give you access to the videos and ebook online. If you would like to purchase a hardcopy of the book, you can do so directly through Amazon. This guide has detailed, illustrated instructions of all of the exercises and help you keep you notes and progress in one place.
The following translations of this iconic program are now available:
Portuguese French Spanish Japanese