Figure Skating's premier online resource for Classical Ballet training presented exclusively to meet the skater's needs. Ballet for Figure Skaters was developed by Annette T. Thomas and introduced as an educational website in 1999. As the very first of its kind, it continues to be hailed as one of the most unique and informative websites available.

Equipped with two generations of Classical Ballet and conditioning experience (Annette's mother was also an international dancer and teacher) Annette shares her wealth of knowledge in her internationally acclaimed book: Fundamentals of Alignment and Classical Movement for Figure Skaters.  This outstanding textbook offers coaches, adult figure skaters and ballet instructors of figure skaters a step by step guide to thoroughly explore the fundamentals of both off-and on-ice movement training from the "inside out" while using mind, body and spirit.

Annette's latest book: Lessons in Classical Ballet for the Figure Skater provides everything the professional ballet instructor needs in order to offer the most relevant and highest quality Classical Ballet training expressly designed for figure skaters.  This new book contains 20 full length 1 and ½ hour lessons from the beginning through the advanced levels including: body awareness and alignment floor exercises, warm-up, stretching and suggestions on teaching Style and Character Dance. Four "Ballet on Ice" lessons are also included for each of the Beginning and Intermediate levels which reinforce what has been learned during regular ballet lessons.  A graded syllabus is provided for each level with evaluation questions and test suggestions.  Also included is an invaluable section on figure skating jumps, spins, footwork and edges in order to equip the ballet instructor with the technical information needed to teach skaters as effectively and relevantly as possible.  A section on "How to begin and maintain a Ballet for Figure Skaters program" is given in the index along with questions and ideas to use as a springboard for discussion between board members, coaches and the ballet instructor.

Sold in over 15 countries around the world Annette's first book Fundamental of Alignment and Classical Movement for Figure Skaters along with her latest book Lessons in Classical Ballet for the Figure Skater make available all the tools needed to develop and maintain a quality Ballet for Figure Skaters program at your rink, on any continent, around the globe.

In an effort to reduce costs while maintaining the same quality of instructional material, the Lesson Book has been re-printed completely in black ink. Due to the fact that the Lesson Book had musical counts in red ink and certain quotes and other information in blue ink it brought the price close to equal the first book. The new Lesson Book has exactly the same material, just no color differentiation, and all for $10.00 less.

The most complete and detailed work that has ever been written for figure skaters and professional coaches. Great knowledge of classical ballet most importantly the Vaganova Method, the precise technique and system of instruction that includes development of lower back strength, upper body grace, flowing arm movement and the requisite strength, flexibility and endurance needed in figure skating performance. This method and base of training is a must for every serious skating pro and athlete. Methods of Implementations are easy to understand and they work. Finally, a book that really explains the importance of classical education and ballet to the sport of figure skating.

Gizo Ujarmeli Executive Manager and Founder of SkateGold LLC Two-Time German National Cup Winner Former Member of German National Team

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