BALLET How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these ballet tutorials to learn all about ballet with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Do the 5 basic ballet positions, Appreciate the ballet, and Do the eight ballet body positions.

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How to do the 5 basic ballet positions

Do the 5 basic ballet positions

The first step to learning ballet is with these 5 basic positions.Learn them with this easy to follow video.

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How to appreciate the ballet

Appreciate the ballet

Got ballet tickets? Learn to appreciate and enjoy the performance with these steps. You Will Need * A ticket to a ballet performance * ...more

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How to do the eight ballet body positions

Do the eight ballet body positions

In this dance how to video, Larry Payne demonstrates the eight ballet body positions. These positions are the basis for all ballet moves ...more

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How to do ballet like an "It Mom"

Do ballet like an "It Mom"

Check out this video to learn how to do ballet like an "It Mom." Take advantage of your babysitters.

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How to fit pointe shoes for ballet

Fit pointe shoes for ballet

Have you ever wondered why some girls look like their shoes were made for them? It is all in knowing what to look for when you fit your ...more

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How to perform a clams and piriformis stretch for ballet

Perform a clams and piriformis stretch for ballet

Perform a clams and piriformis stretch for ballet. This is a short ...more

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How to perform the Tendu for pointe work in ballet

Perform the Tendu for pointe work in ballet

The Tendu is one of the fundamental steps of classical dance. If performed correctly, Tendu can be a fantastic exercise for strengthening ...more

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How to rise with transfers for pointe work for ballet

Rise with transfers for pointe work for ballet

Check out these strengthening exercises to help with preparing for ...more

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How to teach the pas de chat ballet move to 3-4 year olds

Teach the pas de chat ballet move to 3-4 year olds

If you want to teach your small children how to dance ballet, then ...more

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How to teach the sissone ballet move to 3-4 year old children

Teach the sissone ballet move to 3-4 year old children

If you want to teach your small children how to dance ballet, or any ...more

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How to tell when your pointe shoes are dead for ballet

Tell when your pointe shoes are dead for ballet

So many ballerinas ask how to know when their pointe shoes are 'dead' ...more

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How to tie ballet pointe shoes

Tie ballet pointe shoes

This video demonstrates couple different ways to tie your pointe shoes as well as some tips and tricks.

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How to tie ribbons on pointe shoes for ballet

Tie ribbons on pointe shoes for ballet

If you want to know how to correctly tie ribbons on your pointe shoes, check out this video to learn one of the many ways the ribbons can ...more

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How to do the pas de basque glisse' en avant ballet move

Do the pas de basque glisse' en avant ballet move

In this how to video, Larry Payne demonstrates the pas de basque ...more

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How to dance ballet foot exercises

Dance ballet foot exercises

This is a quick video on how to exercise your feet for ballet.

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How to do the pas de basque glisse' en avant ballet move

Do the pas de basque glisse' en avant ballet move

In this how to video, Larry Payne demonstrates the pas de basque ...more

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How to do the pas de marche' ballet move

Do the pas de marche' ballet move

In this how to video, Larry Payne demonstrates the pas de marche' ballet move. This is a basic move for the beginning ballet dancer. Follow ...more

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How to do the pique arabesque ballet move

Do the pique arabesque ballet move

In this how to video, Larry Payne demonstrates the pique arabesque ballet move. This is a basic move for the beginning ballet dancer. Follow ...more

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How to do the pique turns ballet dance move

Do the pique turns ballet dance move

In this dance how to video, Larry Payne demonstrates the pique turns ballet move. This is a basic move for the beginning ballet dancer ...more

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How to break in pointe shoes for ballet

Break in pointe shoes for ballet

I am often asked how to break in pointe shoes. Many girls are a little scared to do it as they are afraid of breaking the shoe and then ...more

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Old Bumper Cars Go Street Legal

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Human Powered Ferris Wheel

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Geek-Shooting Rubberband Machine Gun

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Tokyo art student, Wataru Itou, spent four long years crafting his meticulous paper city, entitled "A Castle On the Ocean".  The miniature papercraft city was constructed with ...

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