Tinkerbell's Learn Ballet Step by Step

Tinkerbell's Learn Ballet Step by Step
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Tinkerbell's Learn Ballet Step by Step
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Actor: n/a
Director: n/a
Brand: GT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 40 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-02-03
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 05-53480
Studio: GAIAM AMERICAS
Product features:
  • Introduce youngsters to the exciting world of ballet dance the fun way as instructor Michelle Lungberg presents a playful, step-by-step program that is sure to get children up on their feet and moving gracefully. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN Rating: NR Age: 018713534804 UPC: 018713534804 Manufacturer No: 05-53480

DVD Reviews of Tinkerbell's Learn Ballet Step by Step

DVD Review: I liked it better than my daughter
Summary: 3 Stars

I would have given this 4 stars because I *personally* thought it was a good DVD for the money and it included exactly what I was looking for. However, I had to give it a 3 because my daughter would only watch it once.

I should mention that she just turned 7 and does sometimes tire of activities quickly--within about a week. However, she's been ballet crazy for years, and tends to do better with "aged down" activities anyway. So I thought this would be a perfect introduction, since our local ballet school's class times don't fit our schedule.

The quality of the video is good and the instruction seems appropriate for a rank beginner. A child who has had more than a few ballet lessons might find it boring, though. It's VERY basic. My daughter went through the entire DVD class dutifully and I thought she was enjoying it. Afterward she complained of soreness from the workout and we talked about ballerinas working hard and needing to be strong to dance as they do.

That was that. The DVD never came out again, and my daughter refused when I offered it. Turns out that she felt there was too much rote instruction of "this arm here, bend there" positioning and not enough of the "fun" part of dancing she was expecting. Maybe her expectations were too high for beginner ballet, but there WAS a lot of perfunctory stuff so I could see her point. I'm going to look for a DVD that offers more actual dance choreography to see if that rekindles her interest. In any case, I thought I'd post our experience here for anyone whose child is at a similar age/interest level.
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Description of Tinkerbell's Learn Ballet Step by Step

Tinkerbell Dance StudioTM
is a dance series for kids that teaches basic introductory steps to beginner level dancers. The variety of DVDs in this series were specifically designed so every child can find a dance genre that excites them. This series is perfect for ages 4 and up, and with step-by-step instructions & easy-to-learn steps, children will look and feel like real dancers in no time!

In Tinkerbell Dance Studio: Ballet, the class starts at the barre (you can use a chair instead). Once Michele introduces 1st through 5th positions, she moves on to Pliés, Tondus, Degajés, Rondejámbs, Passés, & Piqués. After that, the class stretches and moves to center. Next, Michele continues with Tondus, Degajés, Pas De Bourrés, Balances, & Jumps. The program ends with the proper way to bow like a professional ballerina! This fun beginner ballet class is packed with all the basics & great music too!

Includes:
A free poster Step-by-step instructions
Great exercise Instruction by a professional ballerina
Other children in the class who are learning too

Michele Lundberg has ballet training from Orange County Dance Center, Ballet Repertory Theatre, Dayton Ballet Company, and is currently with the American Repertory Ballet in Princeton, NJ. Michele has danced featured roles in ARB s productions of Graham Lustig s The Nutcracker, Graham Lustig s VISTA, and Amy Seiwert s Monopoly.
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