Ballet (not barre) workouts for folks with no ballet experience

txhsmom · 10-13-21, 08:07 PM

Suggestions please.

bubbles76 · 10-13-21, 08:23 PM

I have heard that the Finis Jhung DVDs are good.

BunnyHop · 10-13-21, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbles76

I have heard that the Finis Jhung DVDs are good.

Looks like they've got videos on Youtube too:

https://www.youtube.com/c/FinisJhungballet/playlists

Softshoe · 10-13-21, 10:04 PM

Ballet Beautiful , Trudie Styler Sculpt & Tone Ballet, Jennifer Kries New Body Ballet and Finis Jhung.

donnamp · 10-14-21, 05:31 AM

I think that Chris Freytag's site Get Healthy U has some new ones that are ballet

https://www.gethealthyutv.com/?s=ballet

fatkat555 · 10-14-21, 07:06 AM

Ballet Conrad is on YouTube and they also have ballet tutorials and classes on their website. His approach is different, but you can see the difference in his wife from when she first started ballet (as an adult) to now. He teaches his son on some videos as well.

https://youtu.be/FH1PbaiYtLg

txhsmom · 10-14-21, 07:23 AM

Thanks y'all for the suggestions - keep 'em coming. I might should have added that streaming suggestions are fine. Also - I am an over 60 beginner if that makes any difference in your suggestions.

Carol

prettyinpink · 10-14-21, 10:39 AM

The old NYCB workout videos are on YouTube.

warriorprincess · 10-14-21, 01:10 PM

I love sleek technique! Thanks to amylm for turning me on to these. They have a free 7-day trial. I've been doing these a lot the last couple of months. https://www.sleekballetfitness.com

I love the ballet routines on Les Mills as well. It's more follow along and less instruction with modern music. They also have a free trial. https://www.lesmills.com/us/

I enjoy many of the videos on the Lazy Dancer Tips youtube channel. I haven't tried her subscription service, but there's probably more ballet there. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbU...mBbZ9ZjKi9IRVQ

And finally, Misty Copeland has a MasterClass which is totally on my todo list. She is such a phenomenon! https://www.masterclass.com

kat999 · 10-14-21, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by prettyinpink

The old NYCB workout videos are on YouTube.

This is my suggestion, but note that the second volume is much more difficult than the first, IMHO. I think the second is better for someone with at least a tiny bit of ballet training, even if it was just as a kid.

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txhsmom VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	Ballet (not barre) workouts for folks with no ballet experience Suggestions please.

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bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	I have heard that the Finis Jhung DVDs are good. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

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Softshoe VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003	Ballet Beautiful , Trudie Styler Sculpt & Tone Ballet, Jennifer Kries New Body Ballet and Finis Jhung. __________________ Mary

10-14-21, 05:31 AM
donnamp Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland, USA	I think that Chris Freytag's site Get Healthy U has some new ones that are ballet https://www.gethealthyutv.com/?s=ballet

10-14-21, 07:06 AM
fatkat555 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans metro area	Ballet Conrad is on YouTube and they also have ballet tutorials and classes on their website. His approach is different, but you can see the difference in his wife from when she first started ballet (as an adult) to now. He teaches his son on some videos as well. https://youtu.be/FH1PbaiYtLg __________________ Fatkat You have to make a mess, sometimes, to clean it up. DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

10-14-21, 07:23 AM
txhsmom VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	Thanks y'all for the suggestions - keep 'em coming. I might should have added that streaming suggestions are fine. Also - I am an over 60 beginner if that makes any difference in your suggestions. Carol

10-14-21, 10:39 AM
prettyinpink Join Date: Jun 2009	The old NYCB workout videos are on YouTube.

10-14-21, 01:10 PM
warriorprincess Join Date: Aug 2002	I love sleek technique! Thanks to amylm for turning me on to these. They have a free 7-day trial. I've been doing these a lot the last couple of months. https://www.sleekballetfitness.com I love the ballet routines on Les Mills as well. It's more follow along and less instruction with modern music. They also have a free trial. https://www.lesmills.com/us/ I enjoy many of the videos on the Lazy Dancer Tips youtube channel. I haven't tried her subscription service, but there's probably more ballet there. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbU...mBbZ9ZjKi9IRVQ And finally, Misty Copeland has a MasterClass which is totally on my todo list. She is such a phenomenon! https://www.masterclass.com __________________ Nancy S. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* You're only 1 workout away from a good mood.