Ballet is fun and easy with this classic program created especially for pre-schoolers. Each of the basic steps is associated with flower and animal characters that make it easy to remember ballet terminology. The beautiful... more » melodies and memorable lyrics make this class a unique and exciting experience for the young child! In addition to the basic ballet steps, the class includes a warm-up, stretching and strengthening exercises, and fundamentals like basic motor skills and creative movement. The floor exercises teach children the format of a dance class, spatial directions, and working together in groups. Special Bonus: The DVD includes audio tracks of all 21 practice songs!« less
We actually have the vhs version of this one. I bought it for my twin girls when they were 2.5 yrs old and they had no interest in it. About a year later, when they were 3.5yrs, I tried it again. Within the first minute, the girls were engaged and demanding to wear the tutus their grandmother had made for them. They spent the next 40 minutes dancing up a storm. Sometimes they'd follow what the class on screen was doing, and sometimes they'd be doing their own thing. They've watched it a few times already and they really like dancing along and demand that mama and dada watch them. They like the idea of dancing like chipmunks and flowers and butterflies, and luckily we have some small silk scarves handy for the 'creative dance' portion where the kids dance waving little scarves around.
It's a good workout for the girls, especially on days they can't play outside because of weather.
Movie Reviews
Get this tape for your aspiring ballerina!!!
10/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an incredible, fun class for young children. We've rented this video from our library more than 20 times and still want to own it. This teacher is every parent and child's dream."
Ballerina Alert!
spencerz | 06/01/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I must admit that at first I wasn't overly impressed with this video. It is a dance class video, no real "frills." My 5 year old daughter on the other hand takes it very seriously. Today she even asked me, "Mommy next year when I take dance, can I have this teacher if she's available?" I have even found myself on more than one occasion reliving my ballerina dreams with my daughter, focusing on the instructor, trying desperately to get my 30 something old feet to do the moves! At least twice a week we push back the coffee table and roll up the rug. This one is a winner in our home."
Most excellent for a budding ballet dancer!
spencerz | 03/11/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The instruction? Excellent! Technique? Perfect level for a young child! To an experienced professional it may appear to be lacking, however it is important to remember what the audience is for this tape. It's fun and educational without being overwhelming... helping to prepare young children for formal dance lessons in the future years.As for the person who reviewed Ms. Boross' teaching to be "turned in," it makes me wonder what they were watching because it certainly was not this video. I'm glad I did not let the opinion of that particular view disuade my purchase. My children love the video, and to echo someone else, my daughters all want "Miss Rosemary" to teach them in real life!"
Disappointing
ascarol | Hong Kong | 08/07/2001
(2 out of 5 stars)
"It is a bit disappointing. I am looking for a more technically oriented video. The exercise being done in the video is fun and interesting and my 2 year old like it a lot. However, the "models" are not quite up to standard. My daughter asked me "why don't they point their toes and jump properly?" Kids like to copy, a good model is very important."
The Kids Love It!!!
spencerz | 05/09/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When we put this video in all 4 of my kids (5,4 and 3 year old twins)stopped what they were doing and began following along! They even clapped for themselves between songs and begged me to let them watch it all the way through to the end! That's proof enough if a good video for me!"