Check out Annette's new workbook available now!

Ballet for Figure Skaters was developed by Annette T. Thomas and introduced as an educational web site in 1999. The program utilized Russian technique ballet combined with Pilates and Yoga based floor exercises to increase body awareness, centering and core strength, relating everything to the specific artistic and technical needs of the figure skater. Over the years, the response has been such a positive one that Annette has created a workbook which encompasses the full scope of concepts and exercises used in her classes. Volume one of Fundamentals of Alignment and Classical Movement for Figure Skaters will give readers an opportunity to explore movement training from the inside out while using mind, body and spirit.

Annette Thomas has written an important book for the skating community that, if followed, will prepare skaters to reach their ultimate capacity. This book is intelligent, insightful and educational. If every skater and coach used it, I am sure we would have a higher caliber of skaters.

Ricky Harris Choreographer-Educator-Author