Ballet training is a lifetime asset with proven value for every student, a mindful practice that encourages confidence and competence. The study of Ballet develops key life skills that elevate physical awareness, mental focus, and personal discipline.... And that's what Garage Ballet is all about!

Ballet Helps Everything! - Ten Reasons Why is an approachable guide to unlocking the powerful secrets at the core of your training.

Dawn C Crouch, a former dancer with Houston Ballet and an experienced ballet instructor for over forty years, possesses a passionate, comprehensive approach to this incredible art form. Bursting with practical information, encouraging anecdotes, and technical support, Ms. Crouch's insights will help anyone, regardless of age or skill level, understand the meaning and purpose behind the steps performed in class.

• The Benefits of increasing your strength, flexibility, and coordination
• The Power of Spatial Awareness
• Why Ballet helps create a Positive Self-Image
• The impact of Ballet Poise and Grace on your Relationships and Career
• How Ballet's focus on Posture, Balance, and Body Alignment increases longevity
• Specific techniques, achievable goals, motivational stories, and much, much more!

Ballet Helps Everything! - Ten Reasons Why, the first book in the Garage Ballet series, is world-class advice delivered in a down-to-earth way, an expert resource full of quotes and personal stories that highlight Ms. Crouch's message of welcome inclusion.

SERIES THEMES: BALLET; BALLET DANCE; DANCER; GRATITUDE; ATTITUDE; PRACTICE; PERSISTENCE; PERSEVERANCE; DISCIPLINE; GOOD HABITS; WELLNESS; LONGEVITY; WELLNESS; EXERCISE; MINDFULNESS; INSPIRATION; IMAGINATION; LIFELONG DREAM; BALLET CLASS; STUDYING BALLET; BALLERINA; GIFT; FRENCH TERMINOLOGY; BALLET HISTORY

SERIES TECHNIQUE: POSTURE; BODY ALIGNMENT; BALANCE; BARRE; CENTRE; SPATIAL AWARENESS; FLEXIBILITY; STRENGTH; STAMINA; COORDINATION; DYNAMIC ENERGY; MUSICALITY; ARTICULATION; CULTURAL ENRICHMENT; EFFORT