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 tha... more »t 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.« less
"Geared towards kids, the instruction is lovely, clear, professional and fun.
Michele delivers a very enjoyable yet disciplined enough beginner's ballet class.
Her speech is fun and clear.
She has a positive attitude and her movements are easy to follow yet very professional.
I enjoyed her instruction from an adult stand-point.
If I had a daughter, I'd encourage her to do the program together regularly over an extended period of time."
Good for mom, too!
Christine M. Makowsky | New Mexico | 01/30/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I got this for my almost 5 year old. She is in her 2nd year of classes and I got this to supplement. It is a little beyond her right now but I think the more we use it, the more she will pick up. The first time we used it I was helping her get the right positions and quickly decided that I could use it for my own workout!"
My daughter LOVES this DVD!
Leigh Edwards | ROANOKE, VA, US | 02/13/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"My daughter is 6 and loves this DVD. It is well put together and great for aspiring ballerinas. Some parts move just a little quickly for young kids and now and then the camera angle goes from the front to the back which is something they need to do away with if they create an updated video at some point - if a child is mirroring the dancer and the angle changes suddenly, it can be confusing. But once my daughter had used the DVD a few times, she was able to catch right on to the moves. The teacher is very likable and does well connecting with her audience. I would recommend this DVD for anyone with a youngster who is developing an interest in ballet! Any youngster who wants to "be a ballerina someday" will want to practice every day, and this is a great way for them to get this practice. There is also a section on the DVD showing the lives of other ballerinas at all different levels. I think I might have enjoyed this part more than my daughter - LOL!"
Great ballet teaching tool
Cristian Melendez Meza | Honduras | 05/27/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For a little girl interested in ballet this video is awesome. It really works as a real class. It may seem short but for the age group it is just right. My 4-year-old loves practicing with it and has even learned to pause and play it again when she needs a break 'cause it gives her a real work-out! Just what I was looking for!"
Nice beginning Ballet Class
Doctor Mom | Albuquerque, NM | 05/23/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The teacher was clear in her instruction, and she also seemed to anticipate problems such as tired arms and posture. My daughter and I had a lot of fun doing this DVD."