#30SecondBallets

Explore ballet history, feet first! History of ballet and variations in a fun and accessible format.

Explore ballet history… feet first!

#30SecondBallets: Variations on Variations is a BRAND NEW addendum to the series of ballet books, filled with repertoire from some of the world’s most well-loved ballets!

Step on stage with Variations on Variations if:

  • You wish variations were more accessible for your dancers, but you don’t know where to start!
  • You’d like to compliment your ballet syllabus with actual choreography from the productions you know and love!
  • You want to cast your students in some of the world’s most well-loved ballets!

Thirty unique variations to study in the studio, each with essential story and vitals, fun facts, and a hand-selected video link to watch and learn the choreography for yourself!


Explore #30SecondBallets and #30SecondBallets: Act Two!

#30SecondBallets is a series of three dance history books, full of essential story, unusual fun facts, video links, and real historical photos of ballet's legends!

Go way beyond technique, and become inspired by the history, context, and legacies of the ballet world!

#30SecondBallets is waiting in the wings for you if:

  • You’re looking for a quick, fun, and engaging way to compliment your ballet syllabus with dance history, context, and a bit of ballet brain-hacking! (Sound like Sugar Plum Fairy magic? It’s actually supercharging your lessons with cognitive science!)
  • You’re looking for the perfect performance keepsake, recital inspiration, or special gift your dancer will actually use, season after season!
  • You’re looking to deepen your knowledge of the world of ballet and spark your artistic curiosity. Let’s keep you on your toes!

★#30SecondBallets In A Nut(cracker) Shell★

-Essential story and basic vitals of ten well-loved ballets per edition
-Unusual fun facts curated by a professional dancer and arts educator
-Embedded video links hand-picked for historical and choreographic significance
-Real photos of ballet legends: Pavlova, Cecchetti, Vaganova, Genée, and more!


#30SecondBallets- The Original Bestseller!

La Bayadère, Coppélia, Le Corsaire, Don Quixote, The Firebird, Giselle, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, La Sylphide


Or Search ISBN Code: 978-17781491-0-8


#30SecondBallets: Act Two- Even More Ballets!

The Awakening of Flora, La Esmeralda, La Fille Mal Gardée, Napoli, Paquita, The Pharaoh’s Daughter, Raymonda, Le Spectre de la Rose, Sylvia, The Talisman


Or Search ISBN Code: 978-17781491-2-2


#30SecondBallets- Variations on Variations!

The Awakening of Flora, La Bayadère, Coppélia, Le Corsaire, Don Quixote, La Esmeralda, La Fille Mal Gardée, Giselle, Napoli, The Nutcracker, Paquita, The Pharaoh’s Daughter, Raymonda, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, La Sylphide, Sylvia


Or Search ISBN Code: 978-1-7781491-4-6

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The #30SecondBallets dance history books feature worldwide favorites, including Swan Lake and The Nutcracker ballet histories!

#30SecondBallets: Beyond The Books- Exclusive Presentation for BATD Members
#30SecondBallets: Beyond The Books- Live at Toronto Dance Teacher Expo
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Here’s how Haley Bennett, Co-Owner/Ballet Teacher at
Prizm Company North Dakota, uses #30SecondBallets!

(Thank you to Haley and her dancers, who gave permission to use this video.)


#30SecondBallets: Act One

Search ISBN Code: 978-17781491-0-8

#30SecondBallets: Act Two

Search ISBN Code: 978-17781491-2-2

#30SecondBallets:
Variations on Variations

Search ISBN Code: 978-1-7781491-4-6

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Want even More #30SecondBallets?

Beyond The Books
Online On-Demand Seminar

Teach way more than just technique; bring the whole world of ballet to life!

Tons of activities and ideas for in-class dance history, context, and a little science-backed brain hacking…

Supercharge your lesson plans without completely disrupting your syllabus!

Mini Activity Guide
Greatest Hits from the Seminar

Fabulous activities to explore beyond the books with #30SecondBallets!

Crowd favorites designed to adjust to every age group!

Plus, all-new printable worksheets: costume design templates in multiple body types, a stage plot for set and choreography lessons, and a template for program/poster design!


#30SecondBallets Events
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#30SecondBallets Presenting at Toronto Dance Teacher Expo

#30SecondBallets At Toronto Met University (Alma Mater)


Purchase
#30SecondBallets:
Act One

Search ISBN Code: 978-17781491-0-8

Purchase
#30SecondBallets:
Act Two

Search ISBN Code: 978-1-7781491-2-2

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#30SecondBallets: Variations on Variations

Search ISBN Code: 978-1-7781491-4-6

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