On Pointe: Basic Pointe Work Beginner-Low Intermediate and a Look at the USA International Ballet Competition Review

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(More customer reviews)Well-presented info,diagrams and clear photos, however, I didn't learn anything new. I guess this would be a good book for the 12year old starting pointe work but it's not much use to an experienced teacher. If you need this book to begin teaching pointe work then you plainly do not have the expertise to be teaching it at all. I purchased this eager to learn of any recent developments in pointe training but was sadly disappointed.

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This redesigned, updated, and expanded version of Fourth Steps in Ballet: On Your Toes! presents a simple exposition of beginner–low intermediate pointe work while inspiring students toward higher achievement. Serving as a reference for ballerinas, it includes illustrations and concise explanations of the steps and techniques that comprise the foundation of dancing on pointe, the ultimate in technical achievement. Information for further study leading up to preparation for competition, a history of the USA International Ballet Competition, and interviews with competition winners who have gone on to professional careers are provided. Also included are basics on the care of the feet and selecting and preparing slippers.

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Stretching Anatomy Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been a martial arts teacher for 42 years and have authored over 20 books on the subject. So I know a little about stretching. Stretching Anatomy is a wonderful guide that is concise, yet somehow amazingly complete.
The book isn't written for one particular sport, but the savvy reader will quickly see how the many easy-to-do stretches (and a couple hard ones) will improve their performance within weeks.
Each clearly demonstrated exercise includes simple how-to-do instruction, when to do it, and which primary and secondary muscles are being stretched. The book provides three levels of difficulty, including light movements to warm-up and to help you recovery quickly from an injury or post workout soreness.
A real plus are the anatomy chart-like illustrations that show via colored shading which muscles are being affected by the stretch.
This is an excellent book that I recommend to my students.
Loren W. Christensen author of Fighter's Fact Book 2.


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See inside every stretch—and maximize flexibility! Stretching Anatomy will arm you with the knowledge to increase range of motion, supplement training, enhance recovery, and maximize efficiency of movement. You'll also gain a detailed understanding of how each stretch affects your body.

Stretching Anatomy is like having an X-ray of each stretch, only better. Not only do you see full-color illustrations of the muscles in action, but you also find out how changes in position can alter the muscle emphasis and difficulty and how variations can improve safety and effectiveness.

Each exercise includes detailed instruction on how to stretch, when to stretch, primary and secondary muscle emphasis, and which muscles are activated for support. Stretching programs provide three levels of difficulty, including light stretching that can be used as a warm-up or to aid in recovery from soreness or injury. And summary movement tables show how to customize stretching programs to focus on key problem areas.

Whether it is increased flexibility or reduced muscle soreness or tension, Stretching Anatomy allows you to see and feel the benefit of proper stretching technique.

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