--- title: Ballet description: Ballet is a highly structured classical dance form characterized by precise, formalized movements and positions. Learners will understand foundational techniques, terminology, posture, and artistic expression, enabling them to execute core exercises at the barre and center floor. category: music-audio subcategory: dance difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced url: /subject/ballet --- # Ballet Ballet is a highly structured classical dance form characterized by precise, formalized movements and positions. Learners will understand foundational techniques, terminology, posture, and artistic expression, enabling them to execute core exercises at the barre and center floor. ## Available Resources 2 Books • 3 Websites ## Websites ### 1. AdultBalletStudents subreddit wiki A community-maintained wiki collecting the r/AdultBalletStudents subreddit's shared advice: recommended teachers and studios, frequently asked questions, and tips for adults starting or returning to ballet training. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.reddit.com/r/adultballetstudents/wiki/index/ **Tags:** ballet, adult-beginner, community, reddit ### 2. BalletClass.com On-demand ballet training platform founded by former Mariinsky dancer Xander Parish and Anastasia Demidova, offering over 100 video classes across five skill levels taught by professional dancers and ballet masters from major companies including the Royal Ballet and Bolshoi. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://balletclass.com/ **Tags:** ballet, on-demand, video-classes, professional-instruction ### 3. dancemagazine.com Dance Magazine is a premier dance publication featuring news, performance coverage, and in-depth articles, including practical technique tips and training guidance. The site offers tutorials, warmups, exercises, interviews, and videos across ballet, contemporary, and other styles to help dancers develop core fundamentals and artistry. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://dancemagazine.com **Tags:** websites, arts-design, creative-arts ## Podcasts ### 1. The Ballet Podcast **Author:** The Busy Bunhead Welcome to After Class, a podcast about all things adult ballet. I’m Hannah — your host and fellow dancer — and I'm so glad you're here! Each week I share stories, strategies, and encouragement to help you stay inspired on your ballet journey, because I understand what it’s like to balance real life and ballet dreams. So grab your water bottle (or cup of coffee) and join me for a chat after class... **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Language:** en-us | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://afterclasspodcast.buzzsprout.com **Tags:** ballet, podcast, adult-ballet, community ## Books ### 1. The Ballet Book **Author:** Nancy Ellison Photographer Nancy Ellison's illustrated look at American Ballet Theatre, following dancers through classes, rehearsals, and performances. Explains each stage of a dancer's routine, from shoes and stretching to classwork, offering both a training reference and an appreciation guide. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789308657?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** ballet, photography, american-ballet-theatre, dance-training ### 2. The Pointe Book **Author:** Janice Barringer, Sarah Schlesinger A comprehensive reference on pointe shoes and technique, covering shoe anatomy, fitting, sewing, and safe training progressions. Written by dance educators, it helps dancers and teachers assess pointe readiness and select appropriate footwear. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/087127261X?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, music-performing-arts, dance --- *This content is part of Dantes.io - Your Treasure Map to Knowledge* *Curated by humans at Dantes.io. Personal study use welcome; republishing this curation requires permission (team@dantes.io).* View this page online: https://dantes.io/subject/ballet