Children's ballet offers an excellent opportunity to provide a gentle and anatomically correct form of effective, holistic body training starting from the age of 7 or 8. Although the fundamental movements of dance remain the same, the way they are taught can lead to completely different results. This practical, pedagogically and medically grounded guide aims to encourage dance educators to expand their teaching repertoire and try new approaches. For more enjoyment in the classroom - for both children and teachers!.