Photo Gallery
This photo gallery combines both photos from author Barbara Denise Files' own career as a dance teacher and artistic coach, as well as the color versions of those that
are included in the book.
An important note:
All photos in the book Ballet
Secrets for Skaters are in black and white.
Artistic Moments
Yuka Sato and Jason Dungjen take a break from an ice show rehearsal to
chat with author Barbara Denise Files. Here they demonstrate a pose
from their skating program. |
Olympic Gold Medallist Viktor Petrenko spoke with Ballet Secrets for Skaters
author Barbara Denise Files about his early training and its affect on his
skating programs. Here is a moment from Viktor’s performance with Champions
On Ice. (Thank you to Champions on Ice for this photo.) |
U.S. National Medallist Angela Nikodinov displays an elegant pose in
this beautiful layback spin. Notice the delicately curved arms and the soft hand position. The turned out leg is in a ballet "attitude" position. (Thank you to Amy Mossman for sharing this incredible photo.)
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World Ice Dance Medallists Albena Denkova & Maxim Stavisky show artistic
body lines in this intricate lunge. (Thank you to Amy Mossman for sharing this dramatic photo.)
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The Ballet Secrets for Skaters model, Lauren is an individual and synchro
team skater who shares her knowledge of figure skating with young skaters. Here she’s getting ready to practice on the ice.
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Author Barbara Denise Files started learning ballet secrets at the age
of 5. Here she is…before her very first performance.
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Here are three of Barbara’s dance students performing a lyrical piece with
a contemporary theme. Many of her students are Broadway-bound singers/actors, figure skaters, or competitive gymnasts who round out their skills with dance training.
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