Ballet Secrets for Skaters: How to Hone Your Artistic Competitive Edge

I like that the descriptions were clear and easy to understand and illustrated with photographs of a person,showing the moves. I didn't like that the writer referred too many times to "my ballet secrets", but theinformation contained was helpful for a novice figure skater like me.

Such a helpful, well-written book! Each ballet "secret" is clearly explained & includes helpful photographs of an actual skater. I learned how small changes in position of your fingers, arms, shoulders, etc can make a huge difference in how your program looks to the judges. So much helpful information is packed into this small book. Highly recommended.

Anything that refrains from signing up for another class is helpful. My daughter got good tips from this book

Good information in a fun, readable format. Not a boring book of rules, but quick, condensed lessons you can enjoy reading. I have used the information and recommend this book to all skaters, especially those who may not have the time or money to invest in ballet lessons. Definitely worth the cost.

Nice clear pictures, written in an easy to understand way, "quick checks" given as an easy review of postions/ tips

useful

I teach classical ballet to figure skaters, as well as run a website and blog dedicated to the magic of these two worlds combined. Commitment, perseverance, artistry, alignment, flexibility, musicality, poise, strength, and solid technique are qualities that shape and define successful dancers, figure skaters, and skaterinas as I call them. This book is among my staples and I often pull it out so that I can quickly access photos that I feel will give life to the concepts I want my students to comprehend and master as they work hard to develop and strengthen their skills.

This book aims at bringing ballet artistry into the ice skating world and that is exactly what it does. The book contains very useful tips, but I think it is slightly too expensive for what it is hence why I only gave it four stars.