CKB Ballet Anatomy Handbook 1: Foundations of Alignment & Movement

This handbook introduces the foundational movement concepts that support ballet training, including alignment, placement, turnout, planes of movement, and joint awareness.

Designed as a companion to the first poster series in the CKB Ballet Anatomy Collection, this resource gives ballet teachers simple studio reminders and explanations that help students better understand how the body moves throughout class.

⚠️ Please Note: This handbook was created to support ballet teachers and students through clear, approachable explanations. This is not a textbook—it is a practical, studio-friendly tool designed to avoid overwhelming anatomical detail.

Topics Included:

• The 3 Planes of Movement
• Flexion & Extension & Abduction & Adduction
• Turnout, Alignment & Placement
• The Spine & Pelvis in Ballet Alignment
• The Hip & Knee Joints



📦 What's Included:

• 📄 Companion Handbook PDF
• 🎨 Ballet Anatomy Poster Set