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Ballerina Ballerina [VHS]

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This video was beautifully done. The 25 minute video was fascinating to me as an adult and I know children would love it too. The producers did a very good job of showing the different aspects of practice and preparation ballerinas go through before they perform. The two professional ballerinas are sisters Rachel and Rebecca Carmazzi. They are beautiful, graceful, and fun to watch. Even though most people watching the video wouldn't notice, I have to mention that their technique and skills are brilliant, technically correct and first class. Children will enjoy seeing them put up their hair and put on their shoes before class. The parts of the ballet class are also broken down very well. There are barre exercises, center exercises, jumping and even a demonstration of spotting their head when they practice turns. There is a segment on dancing with a partner, costume fitting and performing a ballet. There is also a segment on teaching ballet and it shows small children having fun in a class. It was interesting and wonderful to see both a boy, and a child in a wheelchair participating in the the activities. I would recommend this wonderful video to anyone and everyone remotely interested in ballet. I think children will be fascinated and ask to see it again and again! Bravo!

My girls are now 5 and 6 years old. They started watching Ballerina, Ballerina when they were just toddlers. They loved it then, and love it now. They have a clearer understanding of what it "takes" to be a Ballerina. They also recognize the classical music that is heard during the video when they hear it other places and situations.

Our daughter, Natalie (6) loves this tape, especially the scenes where the ballerinas dress for their final performance--their crowns sparkle, their tutus are so full! We were pleasantly surprised to find out that Natalie's ballet instructor uses this tape for her classes. Great gift idea for ballet birthday parties, too.

This video is absolutely adorable. My 6 yr old just loves it. She asks to watch it every day, and tries to imitate the ballerinas to a T. She also gets a kick out of watching them take the bus to ballet and putting their leotards on and hair up. I actually can watch this with her without being bored, LOL. She definantly loves the song at the end and runs around the house singing it to everyone. This tape was a great buy!

My 2 year old daughter started showing interest in ballet. We found this video to help teach her the very basics. My husband and I were amazed at how she was able to imitate the steps and arm movements. It's a great introduction video for new ballerinas with a nice performance at the end. My daughter still runs around the house singing "Ballerina, I adore you. Ballerina, you're so beautiful...." This is a must have for all little ones interested in dance.

"Ballerina, Ballerina!" is a beautifully made, informative tape for children of all ages. Our daughter, Natalie (5 1/2), loves this tape and we like that it includes children of different races, genders and abilities. In addition, we were pleasantly surprised when we found out that Natalie's ballet instructor uses this tape to demonstrate ballet moves to her students. Great gift for the "aspiring" ballerina. Thumbs up!

We purchased this video for my daughter a few years ago and it is still one of her favorites. She loves to watch how the ballerinas prepare for the ballet, especially when they are fixing their hair. The music in the tape is so lovely. Her favorite is the Ballerina-You're so Beautiful song. Children of all ages will love this video.

We purchased "Ballarina Ballarina" for our 4 year old grandaughter and it has become a daily part of her life. She loves it! I find myself softly singing "Ballarina, Ballarina, your so beautiful.." that catchy song during the day. Sometimes the simple things in life are enjoyed the most and this one is cetainly enjoyed by our family.