BALLET DANCING

"If You Love Ballet As Much As I Do, Read On. I'll 

Share The Secrets Of Successful Ballerinas"

Dear Friend,

Would it benefit you if I could show you how to dramatically 

increase your ballet technique in the shortest time possible?

I have been lucky enough to teach hundreds of aspiring ballet students in the last few years and impart to them the secrets of prima ballerinas and world renowned professional dancers.

But... before I tell you how I can help improve your dancing, let me start off by telling you how I got here and why I am writing this.

It all started at my first ballet class.

I had no idea what to expect but like many others, I always wanted to be a ballerina, so I built up the courage and finally made it to a class. When I arrived I quickly realized everyone else had been dancing at least a couple of years already and here I was, the newbie, standing in the middle of the studio not even sure if I was wearing the correct ballet attire.

My mother had never danced and knew nothing about ballet, so I couldn't ask her for any advice. Like many other mothers, she really wanted to help but she just had no idea know what to do for me. You could only imagine the embarrassement and intimidation I felt as a teenager standing all by myself in the dance studio with all these experienced dancers and caring 110% about what everyone else thought of me.

The teacher must have seen how nervous I was. She came over and started asking me some questions about how I found the studio and what I was looking to get out of ballet class. Being a little old to be starting ballet I got the impression she didn't think I was going to be around very long.

She showed me a few of the basics so I could at least keep up with everyone else before they got into the advanced stuff. She then addressed the entire class and we started our warm-up at the barre.

"Let's Start With Pliés" Called Out The Teacher.

That I could handle. Although I had the gracefulness of an elephant I at least could bend my knees. I only just survived the rest of the barre by watching the others in front of me and trying to mimick them as best as I could.

Then came centre practice with temps lié and pirouettes. Apart from not having a clue what these movements were, I could hardly balance on one foot in a pirouette. The teacher was telling us to snatch our foot to retiré, spot our head, use our arms, relevé right up onto demi pointe and hold our centre tight. This was all a little overwhelming because I didn't know what half of the words she used meant and I was still just getting use to the plié.

Then came allegro and she called out things like battement jetté, changement, and pas de bourrée. I was totally overwhelmed with all this french stuff. My dream of becoming a beautiful ballerina was very quickly fading away.

When I got home after class I burst into tears and felt like giving up. It was just too hard. I could never see myself becoming a beautiful ballerina. I now understood why so many girls drop out of dancing.

Somehow I managed to pull myself together

I returned to ballet class the next week and asked the teacher "What can I buy to help me get better?". She looked at me with a saddened expression on her face and said, "There's nothing currently available that willreally help you improve. You just need to keep on coming to ballet class."

Unsatisfied with that response I nagged mum to buy me books so I could teach myself how to be the ballerina I always wanted to be. To my dissappointment, my teacher was right. I found a few good tips here and there but nothing really made the difference for me.

After not finding anything that could really help me I just kept going to class and I worked hard at improving. I progressed through the ballet syllabus achieving honours in my initial exams and constantly pushing myself to work harder.

I worked SO hard that I achieved the award "Top In Dance" for both my senior years at school.

I kept dancing for years after school and ended up becoming a teacher myself.

Then it happened...

One day one of my ballet students came up to me and asked "Is there anything I can buy to help me get better at ballet?" Those words hit me like a tonne of bricks.

This student was just like I once was. She desperately wanted to achieve her dream of becoming a ballerina and knew she needed more than her one class of ballet a week to get there. I realized that without any extra help, it took me over 4 years for things to actually start clicking; To be able to recite the french terms and understand what they mean and to be able to perform any ballet movement without having to think about it.

That night I got out a pen and paper and I started writing. I wrote down all the things I had learnt in my struggle to be the best I could be and all the things that I had learnt while teaching. I knew I had to write a guide that was 'to the point' and contained the inside info that students need to really help them grasp the concepts and understand the movements quickly.

I finished my first draft and I called it The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina. Nice and catchy.

I started sharing what I had written with fellow friends and associates but I didn't know what to expect. I had no idea what their reaction would be.

What actually happened I could have never expected.

One of them wrote back to me and said, "Anita, I know about 20 people who need this information. I'm sending them your details right now."

Another said, "Just about every aspiring ballet dancer I know desperately needs the advice in "The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina ".  What can I do to help you spread the word?"

I started publishing my guide online and excited responses like these just kept coming in.

What initially started as a written guide for my own students has now turned into an international selling frenzy with more copies being sold everyday to adult beginners, teachers, parents, and of course younger students.

After a few months I sent out an email to my new customers asking for their feedback on my guide and a photo of themselves. These are some of the responses I received in just a few days.

Hi Anita, I am 19 years old, from Melbourne Victoria. My mum purchased the Ballet Bible for me and WOW… It has changed my whole outlook on dance. The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina is outstanding and my favorite. Now when I am teaching the little ones, I have a better understanding of the technique and terminologies so I am teaching them correctly. So it is not only helping me to become stronger, but the next generation of dancers as well. Thankyou so much for writing such a wonderful tool. And I look forward to reading and learning more from your next issue. Kind regards Tamara Baird. Jen*Sue Dancers Melbourne.

Dear Anita, My name is Rachel, I live in WA and I just wanted to say thank you for the 3 simple rules! It's been great for in home practice and breaking down difficult steps. Everything was well explained and watching steps be demonstrated was a big help. This year I passed my sub elementary ballet exam and got a very pleasing mark. I definitely think that the 3 simple rules gave me the leg up I needed. Thanks!

Dear Anita, I just wanted to say a huge thank-you for the help and motivation that the ballet bible has given me - as someone who had taken a few years off from dancing it was at first very daunting trying to catch up, however, the ballet bible provided me with the much needed stepping stones to helping me regain my confidence and technique. Well done you! I can't wait to see the new edition! Much thanks & love, Zoe

Hi Anita, The Ballet Bible has helped me regain new ways and strategies to teach my students the ballet technique. I used the ballet bible as a study tool to study for a test to get my certification as a Dance Masters of America teacher in Ballet. It helped me study and review the terminology and positions I needed for the written and verbal/presentation of the tests. Thank you for all the wonderful time and dedication you have put forth into making this wonderful tool for dancers and teachers like myself. Jessica Roesener-Parkland, Florida

Incorrect Posture (taken from page 28)

Wrong!

Wrong!

Can you see the faults in these pictures?

Have You Seen Any Other Guide That Bothers To Show You This?

This is so valuable. There are very few resources that help you visualize and understand common mistakes. On page 28 I tell you exactly what's wrong in these examples and I show you exactly how to correctthem in a way that means you will never stand with incorrect posture again.

You May Not Think That There Is Anything Crucially Wrong With The Technique In These Pictures. But In The Ballet World, It's The Difference Between A Good Dancer And a Great Dancer. It's The Difference An Examiner Will See In Your CSTD, RAD, Cechetti etc. Gradings. It's The Difference A Ballet Company Will See When You Audition.

This is just one example. I have dozens more to help you quickly get over the hurdles most dancers never even realize they need to get over.You would be surprised at the number of students who learn bad habits and keep them for life stunting any possibility of them actually progressing to a professional level. In The Ballet Bible - The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina I outline exactly what you need to know to start off on the right foot.
Here is an example of an incorrect sequence movement that so many dancers do.

Incorrect Developpé (taken from page 35)

This is an example of an action that is fundamental to all dance styles, not just ballet. If you learn this movement incorrectly you will end up with sloppy technique that transfers into your other movements and huge, ugly thighs in the long run to show for it.

Wrong!

In The Ballet Bible - The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina I unveil the correct methods to many sequence movements. I take you step-by-step through each detail so that you know everything there is to know.

The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina offers you more than 200 pages of practical, concrete how-to methods with complete descriptions and explanations founded on solid dancing theory.

• Would it benefit you to know how to correctly execute movements with precision and speed?

• Could this kind of information help you and your dancing?

• How much time and effort would it save if you knew how to do things right the first time?

Here is a small list of some of the things you can expect from The Ballet Bible - The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina.

Advice on how to succeed as a dancer. What you should look for in a dance teacher - If you don't know what to look for you could end paying good money for bad advice. The History of Ballet - Learn How and Where ballet got it's form and its significance in today's dancing. Ballet Class - From Adage to Pointe. Learn how a class is structured and the significance of each part. French Terminology - How to decipher common words. Incorrect diagrams. See first hand how NOT to perform a movement or stance. No other guide shows you this! Ballet Style - Learn the difference between everyday movement and ballet movement - Includes detailed pictures and explanations! How to make sure you are not weakening your muscles or unbalancing your joints. Many dancers compromise their training with poor habits outside the studio. Classical Ballet Training: From Start to Finish - The method, movements, and technique. You will be blown away at your improvement! Learn the correct way to perform Developpés: Most dancers never learn the correct form and wonder why they can't balance properly and can't do it fast enough. Common Errors - Some dancers struggle again and again with the same things. You will be able to quickly identify your weak points and find out exactly how to correct them. The 6 primary positions of the feet. Where every movement starts and finishes. This is essential training! The 9 Arm Poses - Learn exactly how to perform each pose. You will undoubtedly impress others with your comprehensive knowledge. Detailed Movement Guide - From Plié to Pirouette: Everything including Sur le Coup de Pied, Arabesque, Battement Tendu, Glissé, Jetté to Developpé and Grande Battement. High quality pictures - through each and every step you will be able to see exactly how your body should be positioned for correct form. Styling - Learn how to perform movements with grace and elegance! People will automatically assume you have been dancing for years. Learn how to combine expressive arms with soft flowing hands to make every pose magical. Ever wanted to know how to have total control over your legs as you gracefully perform an arabesque? Now you Can! Learn the best practice exercises to train your leg muscles and prepare you for pointe. Do you know the components of a pointe shoe? Learn how to determine the best pointe shoe for your foot shape. Tying the pointe shoe. Follow step-by-step examples with clear descriptions. You'll be able to do it blind folded in no time at all. How to correctly balance yourself for optimum flexibility and performance. Most dancers never learn and constantly struggle with problems that could so easily be avoided. Why stretching is important. If you know how to use it to drastically increase your performance you'll wonder why everyone else hasn't caught on. Great looking legs can be created - Have you ever seen a ballerina with ugly looking legs? Warming up and cooling down - Do this one extra thing and notice the difference straight away. Improper stretching - Are you stretching incorrectly and actually hindering your performance (You’ll be surprised) Exactly how to convey the right meaning for your specific movement or expression... (You don't want to appear as if you're saying you have big ears when you're just listening). How to pose for maximum impact... learn how to use your whole body so that the audience understands exactly what you are saying without thinking twice. How to develop your own unique style and personality to your mime (Ever notice how some dancers always seem to have that extra added “character” in their performances? That’s because they’re using this technique.) 5 classic stories of love and adventure. These include popular works like "The Nutcracker" and "Sleeping Beauty". Want to rendition your own version of Pierre Gardel's famous play. How to use your new found knowledge of ballet mime. "To the point" recollections. You won't be bored with uninteresting detail while you fall asleep.

Here's How You Can Get

The Ballet Bible - The 3 Simple 

Rules of a Prima Ballerina For 

Yourself And Experience a Dramatic 

Improvement In Your Dancing Like 

Hundreds Before You!