Bella Dancerella Disney Princess Dance Studio

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Product Features

• Bella Disney Princess Dance Along Studio takes you into the magical Princess world
• Learn how to dance and sing like your favorite Princess
• Includes 6 song favorites like "Under The Sea" and "Beauty and The Beast"
• Comes with magical light up and sound wand, mat and DVD
• Let the princesses show you how to sing and dance

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 12 x 21.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000SOUKXU
• Item model number: 6008212
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,365 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Bella Disney Princess Dance Along Studio takes you into the magical Princess world. Learn how to dance and sing like your favorite Princess. Includes 6 songs with and comes with magical light up and sound wand, mat and DVD. Includes 6 song favorites like "Under The Sea" and "Beauty and The Beast".

Product Description

Loaded with delightful melodies and amusing animation, the Disney Princess Dance-Along Studio takes you on a magical princess journey. Girls can discover new dances, sing songs with Belle and friends, and learn how to act like a real princess. Studio features six songs, including favorites like "Under The Sea" and "Beauty and the Beast." Includes a 30-minute DVD, Magical Glitter Princess Dance Mat and musical light-up wand with three enchanting Princess sounds and colors. Outfit not included. Requires 2 "AA" batteries, not included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars But there are no dancing princesses, November 4, 2007

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Gina P. "wugrad" (Kansas) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Bella Dancerella Disney Princess Dance Studio (Toy)

I have a very disappointed 4 year old. She took money to the toy store and was able to pick one item. After much deliberation, this was the clear favorite. Once home, I was sitting behind her while she stood on the mat expectantly and could watch her shoulders sinking. Finally, she turned around and said, "Mommy, when will the princess be on?" Except for a few scattered one and two second snippets, there are no princesses. Hoping that the DVD return policy doesn't apply to this toy.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun but not instructional, December 3, 2007

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A. Robbins (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Bella Dancerella Disney Princess Dance Studio (Toy)

Will your child learn to dance from this DVD: No.
Does Disney know how to milk Princesses for all their worth: Yes.
Should you buy this: Maybe.

As one review here states, don't buy this expecting to see unique animated footage of princesses dancing. There are clips here and there from various Disney movies but the majority of the footage is of an enthusiastic (and stocky!) woman accompanied by a phalanx of cherubic youngsters...dancing.

At first I was disappointed that the movie doesn't even attempt to teach any dance steps. The dance pad that comes with the set is used only in one song and then just barely to demonstrate Ballet's 1st through 3rd position. The wand that comes with the set is sturdy and cool but also doesn't factor into the video much. Still, our 4 year can't watch the video without the pad on the floor and the wand in hand.

So what you're left with is a fun video for the kids to (attempt to) dance along to. The dances are fast but after a few watches our daughter was doing her best to imitate the moves and begging us to dance with her. At least it's something that will get kids off the couch. I would guess that older children might be disappointed with the lack of instruction but younger ones will probably enjoy flailing around while they enjoy the video. In the end you have to admit that no DVD is going to be able to teach very young children to dance anyway.

Also note that the dress on the box does not come with the set.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Little Princesses, January 5, 2008

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Mom of two little princesses "Mom of two litt... (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Bella Dancerella Disney Princess Dance Studio (Toy)

I just had to write my own review after reading the other posts. My oldest daughter received this yesterday for her 4th birthday and she and her 2 year old sister just love it. I have to admit, when I first watched it, I thought that it seemed a bit advanced for my children since the dance instructions seem to go a bit fast, but my children didn't complain and I didn't buy it for myself, I bought it for them, so if they like it, that's all that matters to me. If your daughter thinks that this DVD is going to be animated, then this probably isn't for them, becuase there are just some snippets here and there, otherwise its mostly the dance instructor and little girls doing dance moves. But again, my girls didn't complain about this, and that's all that matters to me. And for the person who called the dance instructor "stocky", what are you teaching your children about body image? No wonder even young girls (and women) have such issues with their bodies! I think that she looks like a normal young lady.