A wonderful introduction for
children to the world of ballet,
especially designed for ages four
through six. It contains all the aspects
of a formal ballet class including a
barre warm-up, stretches, center
practive and across the floor
combinations. All of the movements are
explained step-by-step, followed by a
performance of the steps by renowned
dance teacher Rosemary Boross and her
beginning pre-school students.
Customer Reviews
- Spring,
TX
I have two girls - a 3yr old and a 5
1/2 yr old. Neither have taken ballet
lessons before. We've had this video for
about three months and the girls watch
it (and have ballet class!) at least
twice a week. I wanted to enroll the
girls in a beginner ballet class, but it
didn't work with our schedule. This
video is really good for introducing the
basic things you would probably
encounter in a beginning ballet class.
The moves are clearly demonstrated and
explained, then you practice what was
just taught. The video is divided into
two halves. In the first half, each move
is explained, demonstrated, then
practiced. In the second half, the
"class" moves through the steps taught,
without the instructor demonstrating,
just like you would in a ballet class.
Both the 3 yr old and 5.5 yr old have
been able to understand and learn the
moves. I was looking for a traditional
ballet class video and I've been very
happy with Baby Ballet. (We don't have a
ballet barre at our home, we just use
the kitchen chairs for barre work and do
the class barefoot in our family room.)
Both girls are starting to do some of
the moves around the house when the tape
isn't on, so I think the material is age
appropriate.
Vicki.
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