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Blog Giveaway for Great Gift for Girl in UK

If you live in the UK you can win a great gift for your little girl on the wonderful mum blog Stressed Rach. Stress Rach is hosting a blog giveaway for a Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty DVD which is full of preschool fun for your little girl. 

Blog Giveaway Details

Ends Midnight May 19^th 2013

Open to UK & Eire Residents only.

Simply enter to win. No cost to enter

Blog Review Quote

From the blog review: "As soon as the DVD cut from The Royal Ballet to the demonstrations my daughter was up and practicing the ballet steps. She thoroughly enjoyed it and the fun didn’t stop when The Sleeping Beauty finished there was a magical tea party and fun floral crafts afterwards which again my daughter loved."

 

 

London Ballet Classes for little ones and bigger ones too!

London Ballet Classes

Enjoy this resource for London Ballet Classes for children and adults. You can be a ballerina too starting with one of these great ballet schools in London. All these listing have link the ballet school’s website as well as location of the school.  

The list starts with top pick for London Ballet Schools and then has an alphabetical list of London Ballet schools. If you are looking for a class for your child, there are schools that start with pre ballet classes as young as 2 ½.

There are lots of wonderful beginner ballet books, ballerina gifts and learn ballet DVDs available for budding ballerinas. Prima Princessa is happy to help with your London ballet classes research.

-Prima Princessa - Be a Ballerina DVD series for young children featuring Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty

How to choose the right London ballet class for your child

1. Observe a class before you sign your child up. Do the children look like they are enjoying themselves? Is the teacher interacting with the students positively?

 2. What type of curriculum does the ballet school offer? Are the teachers appropriately trained to teach ballet?

 3. Consider the classes. Can your child grow with this school? Does it have higher levels of ballet? Are the classes offered at convenient times? What are the costs? 

4. Does the school offer a ballet recital or parent observation day? 

5. Can your child make up a class if he or she misses one?

Top Picks for London Ballet Classes

The Royal Ballet School 


Visit the website for audition information to this prestigious ballet school in London. Ballet classes for serious ballet students are available here.

http://www.royal-ballet-school.org.uk/

Address: Floral St; London; +44 20 7836 8899

The Royal Academy of Dance

The Royal Academy of Dance offers a wide range of dance classes beyond just ballet classes for students as well as teachers. Visit this site and learn about their London ballet classes for students. From the school, "Our mission is to train and educate outstanding classical ballet dancers for The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other top international dance companies, and in doing so to set the standards in dance training, nationally and internationally.The School offers an eight-year carefully structured dance course, aligned with an extensive academic programme, giving the students the best possible education to equip them for a career in the world of dance."

http://www.rad.org.uk/

Address: 36 Battersea Square; London, Greater London; +44 20 7326 8000
 

London School of Russian Ballet

This London ballet school offers Russian ballet training with Russian ballet teachers. 

http://www.londonrussianballetschool.com/

Address: 42 Clapham Manor St; London, Greater London; +44 20 7498 0498

Central School Of Ballet


This London ballet school has been operating for over 30 years. Central runs classes for children ages 3 to 16 for children of all abilities. For students aged 12 and up, there is our auditioned strand, the Preps and Pre-Senior. 

http://www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/

Address: 10 Herbal Hill; Clerkenwell Road, London; +44 20 7837 6332

City Academy

City Academy's London dance classes, lessons and courses teach all styles from ballet, street dance, salsa, ballroom, tap dance, jazz dance. 

http://www.city-academy.com/Dance-Classes

Locations across London.

English National Ballet School


Visit the website for audition information for this London ballet school’s academic year. Short ballet classes for aspiring young ballet dancers are also available at this ballet school. 

http://www.enbschool.org.uk/

Address: Carlyle Building; Hortensia Rd, London; +44 20 7376 7076

London Ballet Classes - Schools in Alphabetical Order

London Ballet Classes Schools A-L

Angela Grant School of Dance

The Angela Grant School of Dance is focussed entirely on teaching classical ballet to children from 2 years old through to young adults. Be a ballerina starting with ballet classes London at this school.

Location: West London

http://www.balletclasseslondon.co.uk/

 

Ballet Train

Ballet classes for ages 3 to 16. 

Location: Central & North London

http://www.ballettrain.com/

 

Central School Of Ballet


This London ballet school has been operating for over 30 years. Central runs classes for children ages 3 to 16 for children of all abilities. For students aged 12 and up, there is our auditioned strand, the Preps and Pre-Senior. 

http://www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/

Address: 10 Herbal Hill; Clerkenwell Road, London; +44 20 7837 6332

 

Chelsea Ballet Schools


Ballet, pre-school, modern dance and tap classes take place every week day during the afternoon and early evening.

http://www.chelseaballet.com/

Address: West London Area; 6 Upper Cheyne Row; London, Greater London; +44 20 7351 4117

 

City Academy

City Academy's London dance classes, lessons and courses teach all styles from ballet, street dance, salsa, ballroom, tap dance, jazz dance. 

http://www.city-academy.com/Dance-Classes

Locations across London.

 

Dakoda’s Dance Academy

Offers classes to children of all ages in ballet, street dance, jazz, hip hop, singing, musical theatre, drama and more. 

Location: Primarily located in Knightsbridge (Kensington and Chelsea ) with classes in other north & west London locations.

http://dakodasdanceacademy.com/

 

East London School of Dance

http://www.bethanys.freeserve.co.uk/

Featuring Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance and Drama classes. 

Location: London's East End.

 

English National Ballet School


Visit the website for audition information for this London ballet school’s academic year. Short ballet classes for aspiring young ballet dancers are also available at this ballet school. 

http://www.enbschool.org.uk/

Address: Carlyle Building; Hortensia Rd, London; +44 20 7376 7076

 

First Steps School of Dance

Ballet dancing school for all ages. 

Location: Muswell Hill, Hornsey and Hampstead, North London

 

Frances Lundy School of Dance

Classes for young children including ballet, tap and modern. Be a ballerina starting with ballet classes London

Location: West London

http://www.franceslundyschoolofdance.co.uk/classes.html

 

Highgate Ballet School

Ballet classes and pre-ballet classes for children over 3 years old. 

Location: North London

http://www.highgateballetschool.com/

London Ballet Classes  Schools M-Z

London Junior and London Senior Ballet

Junior Ballet offers non-syllabus classical ballet classes for talented and ambitious 8 - 17 year olds. Students from London Junior and Senior Ballet have gone on to dance with companies such as Royal Ballet Company, English National Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre, Dresden Ballet and Norwegian National Ballet, and in shows including Les Miserables and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. 

http://www.ljb.org.uk/

 

London School of Russian Ballet

This London ballet school offers Russian ballet training with Russian ballet teachers. 

http://www.londonrussianballetschool.com/

Address: 42 Clapham Manor St; London, Greater London; +44 20 7498 0498

 

London School of Ballet

Teaching ballet with the Ceccheti and Royal Academy of Dance methods. 

Location: Ealing, West London

http://londonschoolofballet.co.uk/

 

London Studio Center

Free Classes/workshops for boys of all abilities 14+ interested in dance and music theatre including Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballet. Visit the website for information on course as well as auditions. 

http://www.london-studio-centre.co.uk/

 

Natalia Kremen Ballet School





Ballet school run by professional ballerina. 

http://nkballetschool.com/natalia/

 

Nritya Creations Academy of Dance

Indian Dance School
with Ballet classes in addition to Bollywood, Bhartnatyam, Hip Hop, Ballet, Fusion, Jazz. Be a ballerina starting with ballet classes London

6 Locations: Edison, Old Bridge, Morganville/Marlboro, Cherry Hill and Eatontown

http://www.nrityacreations.com/

 

Pineapple Dance Studios

Variety of dance classes for adults and children including ballet, tap, latin, street and more. B

Location: Central London

http://www.pineapple.uk.com/classes_and_timetable/default.aspx

 

Precision School of Ballet

Ballet Based Pilates, Parent and baby ballet 18 months - 2 1/2 and more. 

Location: South Lambeth (South West London)

http://www.precisionschoolofballet.com/

 

Primrose Hill Ballet School

Ballet classes for children starting at age 3. BLocation: Belsize Park

http://www.primrosehillballet.co.uk/

 

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Visit the website for information on audtions or check out their school dance performance which are 4 times a year. 

http://www.rambertschool.org.uk/

 

South London Dance Studios

Offering classes starting for children at 18 months of age. Ballet classes, tap and modern dance classes too. Adult dance classes too. Location: South London

http://www.southlondondancestudios.co.uk/





 

Shuffle School of Dance

Dance classes for Theatre Dance, Cheerleading, Street dance, Ballet. 

Location: East London

http://www.shufflesschoolofdance.dancenearyou.co.uk/


 

The Ballet School

Ballet classes for children 2 and up. Be a ballerina starting with ballet classes London

Location: Notting Hill

http://www.theballetschool.co.uk/

 

The Kensington Ballet School

The school caters for children aged 18 months to 9 years and provides a fun but structured introduction to the joys of dance. 

Locations: Primarily West London

http://www.kensingtonballet.com/

 

The North London Dance Studio

Dance classes for children. 

Location: 843/845 Green Lanes, 
London, N21 2RX

http://www.thedancestudio.co.uk/

 

The Place: London Contemporary Dance School

Students study contemporary dance together with ballet, choreography and other supporting subjects. Undergraduate, post graduate, one-year program, professional development as well. Be a ballerina starting with ballet classes London.

http://www.theplace.org.uk/?lid=86

 

The Royal Ballet School 


Visit the website for audition information to this prestigious ballet school in London. Ballet classes for serious ballet students are available here.

http://www.royal-ballet-school.org.uk/

Address: Floral St; London; +44 20 7836 8899

 

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Dance classes for children ages 2-14. Undergraduate and graduate programs in dance and music. Be a ballerina starting with ballet classes London

Location: London

http://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/

 

Tulin Dance School of Ballet

Ballet classes. Be a ballerina starting with ballet classes London

Location: London Fields

http://www.tulindanceschoolofballet.co.uk/

 

West London School of Dance

Offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz. Be a ballerina starting with ballet classes London

Location: West London

http://www.wlsd.org/

 

West Hamstead School of Dance

Specialize solely in classical ballet following RAD syllabus. Be a ballerina starting with ballet classes London

Location: North West London

http://www.westhampsteadschoolofdance.co.uk/

Free Dance Classes for Boys in London this Saturday

Dance Class for Boys in London

Free Boys' Day

London Studio Centre holds a free annual Boys' Day for boys 14+ who are interested in dance and music theatre; catering to boys of all abilities. Classes/workshops will include hip hop, contemporary, ballet and tap; the day will culminate with an informal showing of work.

Get a feel for full time dance & music theatre training at London Studio Centre with leading professionals teaching workshops and classes. Current London Studio Centre staff and students will be on hand to discuss the college, course and training in London.

This is an opportunity to enjoy a free day of dance, to try out new dance techniques or progress in a style already interested in, boys have the opportunity to choose which classes they attend as a range of classes/workshops are offered throughout the day.

We welcome individuals as well as school/dance groups.

If you have any further queries email boysday@inpartnership.org

Saturday 27^th April 2013

Anthony Trahearn, LSC Graduate BA(Hons), Commercial Dancer

London Dance Classses for Girls

Sleeping Beauty Ballet for Kids Show from Prima Princessa

Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty  - a Ballet for Kids DVD

From the Parents' Choice award winning Prima Princessa Productions comes Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty, an hour-long ballet for kids special young children will love dancing along to!  Join the animated ballerina Prima Princessa and a group of children on their fairy dust filled adventure to see The Royal Ballet of London performing in The Sleeping Beauty. This ballet for kids show in both the USA and the UK on Amazon.com

The Sleeping Beauty ballet is condensed as well as narrated making the plot is easy to follow for children. In between acts the children travel with Prima Princessa to a beautiful garden for simple ballet lessons, featuring students from the School of American Ballet, official academy of the New York City Ballet. After the ballet ends, the fun continues with a magical tea party and fun floral crafts.

Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty makes ballet for kids everywhere.

Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty  Review - a Ballet for Kids DVD

 review excerpt from Emmy Award winning critic

“Little ballerinas will be enthralled by Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty, a one-hour celebration of ballet that offers excerpts from a professional performance, dance instruction, and vignettes from a party filled with pirouetting preschoolers dressed in tutus and fairy wings.” Gina Catanzarite   ©2012 Parents' Choice Gina Catanzarite is a writer, teacher, and TV producer with 7 Emmy awards and 17 Emmy nominations to her credit.  

Prima Princessa Ballet for Kids Series Description

Learn to dance like a real ballerina with Prima Princessa! Created by two moms, Prima Princessa shows feature an enchanting, kid-friendly combination of professional ballet performances and ballet dance lessons. Created for children ages 3-7, Prima Princessa shows get children up off the couch dancing along as well instill in them a love of the arts.

In each show the ballerina fairy Prima Princessa takes a group of preschool age children to see a condensed version of a classical ballet which she narrates for them so they can understand the plot. In between acts the children practice ballet steps that are demonstrated by students from the School of American Ballet, the official academy of the New York City Ballet.

After the ballets are over the children are treated to a festive parties featuring crafts and more dancing.

Prima Princessa Ballet for Kids Website Description

 The Prima Princess website at www.PrimaPrincessa.com is an amazing resource for families interested in ballet. This site features ballerina coloring pages, a ballet dictionary, educational preschool games, teachers' guides and more.

Top Picks for Sleeping Beauty Movies

There are so many great Sleeping Beauty movies. This Sleeping Beauty Movie list highlights our top five picks for children. The first is the classic Disney Sleeping beauty full of amazing Disney animationa and music. Second pick is a full length ballet performance of The Sleeping Beauty by The Royal Opera Ballet.

Sleeping Beauty List

The third is a fun ballet for kids show, Prima Princessa Sleeping Beauty which mixes the real ballet on stage with ballet lessons for kids. The Fourth is a fun fairy tale series doing its thing with the classic tale of The Sleeping Beauty and starring Christopher Reeves. The fifth is a cartoon Sleeping Beauty from a small studio which is a very enjoyabale for yunger children. Enjoy these Sleeping Beauty Movie Picks. Your child will love to watch Sleeping Beauty and then pretent to be a Sleeping Beauty Fairy.

If you love Sleeping Beauty check out these fun ballet fo kids books and ballet for kids gifts.

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Top Sleeping Beauty Movies for Kids

Top Sleeping Beauty Movies for Kids

There are so many great Sleeping Beauty movies. This is such a wonderful classic tale, no wonder it has inspired so many movies and books too. After watching Sleeping Beauty your child is sure to have fun dressing up and pretending to be one of the fairies from The Sleeping Beauty. Tip: a Sleeping Beauty DVD makes a very special gift when paired with a fairy tutu and fairy wings.

Descriptions of  Sleeping Beauty Movies - Top 5 Picks

Sleeping Beauty 1

1.The first is the classic Disney Sleeping beauty full of amazing Disney animationa and music. A classic for your movie collection

Sleeping Beauty 2

2.Second pick is a full length ballet performance of The Sleeping Beauty by The Royal Opera Ballet. Expose your child to real ballet with the gorgeous performance. Enjoyable for the entire family. Great idea to watch Sleeping Beauty at home and then head out to a live performance when children are familar with plot.

Sleeping Beauty 3

3. The third is a fun ballet for kids show, Prima Princessa Sleeping Beauty which mixes the real ballet on stage with ballet lessons for kids. Kids are encouraged to dance along. The ballet is narrated so kids can follow and understand the action. Great for young children ages 3-6.

Sleeping Beauty 4

4. The Fourth is a fun fairy tale series doing its thing with the classic tale of The Sleeping Beauty and starring Christopher Reeves. Engaging and interesting show.

Sleeping Beauty 5

5. The fifth is a cartoon Sleeping Beauty movie from a small studio which is a very enjoyabale for yunger children. One that kids can watch over and over. 

Top Sleeping Beauty Movies on Amazon

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Prima Princessa Sleeping Beauty comes to the UK and beyond!

Following the successful UK release of Prima Princessa Presents The Nutcracker, the next show in this children’s series, Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty featuring The Royal Ballet, comes to the UK this spring 2013! It will be available on DVD for £5.99 in the UK as well as to European countries through Amazon.co.uk. 

Independently produced by 2 mums, Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty contains an entertaining mix of live ballet and ballet step demonstrations young viewers can dance along to.

An animated ballerina-fairy, speaking with a British accent, serves as the guide throughout the show taking a group of children to see The Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty and in between acts encouraging them to learn new ballet steps demonstrated by students at the School of American Ballet, the official school of the New York City Ballet. After the ballet ends the fun continues with a magical tea party and fun floral crafts. 

 

Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty is a Parents' Choice Award winner: "Be sure to roll up the carpet and push back the furniture when you watch this DVD, because your little ballet lover is very likely to leap and twirl along with the dance playing on the TV screen."

Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty DVD makes a great addition to the Easter basket as well as a wonderful ballet recital gift. 

Visit www.PrimaPrincessa.com for ballerina colouring pages, online educational games for children as well as information on Prima Princessa Presents The Nutcracker DVD and Prima Princessa Ballet for Beginners featuring the School of American Ballet book.

Prima Princessa's beginner ballet book,  Prima Princessa Ballet for Beginners featuring the School of American Ballet is available in English hardcover or paperback, French and Italian.

If you are a UK blogger feel free to use any of the information or picturess on this page. Below are some more useful links for your use as well.

Amazon Link for Prima Princessa Sleeping Beauty:

 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prima-Princessa-Presents-Sleeping-Beauty/dp/B00BJMOCXE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1362114205&sr=8-2

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Beginner Ballet - Perfect Gifts for Upcoming Ballet Recitals

Looking to inspire your budding ballerina? These 5 gifts ideas are great for the beginner ballet set! Ballet recital season will be sneaking up soon so get a head start with these fun beginner ballet gift ideas for their first Ballet Recitals! - from Prima Princessa - ballet shows & books for kids

Beginner Ballet Gift 1

Tickets to the Ballet! - There is nothing like going to see the ballet live. If you can't make it to the ballet consider buying a ballet DVD. Stick to ones that are recenlty released to get the best in HD picture quality. Some classi picks are "The Sleeping Beauty", "The Nutcracker", "Swan Lake", "Cinderella". The best spot to buy ballet tickets is usually right on the ballet companies or school's website or try Ticketmaster. Ballet on ice is also fun for younger kids. Local ballet studios also have recitals which are usually an inexpensive way for little kids to get exposed to ballet.

Beginner Ballet Gift 2

Ballet Clothing - Ballet leotards with a simple skirt are a great choice for beginner ballet class. Footless Ballet tights, leg warms, tutus are all good choices. Capezio is a great place to shop obnline for ballet clothing or try a local ballet store or studio so you can try things on right away. Ballet themed pajamas and t-shirts are also sure to be big hits.

Beginner Ballet Gift 3

Beginner Ballet Books & Beginner Ballet DVDs - There are some many great beginner ballet books and beginner ballet DVDs out there. 

Beginner Ballet Gift 4

Gift certificate to Ballet School for Beginner Ballet Classes. Most ballet schools have gift certificates and many even have shops where the certificate can also be used. Gift certificates can be used toward cost of classes or you can purchase a series if classes.

Beginner Ballet Gift 5

Ballet Bags - Ballet bags make a great gift for ballerina's just starting out. They can store their ballet slippers, leotards and tights in their new bag. All About Dance has a great selection online.

And don't forget the flowers for right after the recital!

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 DVDs for your budding ballerina (ages 3-6): 

 Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake, 

Prima Princessa Presents The Nutcracker, 

Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty 

 Ballet Book: 

 Prima Princessa Ballet for Beginners

 

 

 

Looking for a great ballet book for your little ballerina?

 Your budding ballerina will love getting a ballet book! Choose from this great selection of 10 fun ballet books for young children. You may not be able to stop at just one ballet book!

Ballet Book 1

1. Prima Princessa says: Fun ballet book with great photos of student ballerinas as well as toddler ballerinas! “Thanks to the charming, illustrated Prima Princessa, would-be ballerinas will enjoy a privileged peek into the dancer's world. The fairy-like Princessa ushers readers into New York City's famous School of American Ballet (SAB) in Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts the finest dance academy in the U.S. and the starting point for most of the New York City Ballet's ballerinas.” 

Prima Princessa Ballet for Beginners

 

Ballet Book 2

2. Prima Princessa says: Fun colorful ballet book with great photos! “An inspirational gift book for any girl who ever took dance classes and dreamed of being a ballerina, The Ballet School of Life is a unique collection of wisdom and illustration, of life lessons set against a backdrop of dramatic full-color photographs of young dancers and whimsical, theatrical watercolors of butterfly wings and fairy-tale castles, tiaras..."

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Ballet Book 3

3. Prima Princessa says: Gorgeous illustrations make this ballet book very special. “The latest volume in Black Dog’s successful book-and-CD series combines the mesmerizing stories of the world’s great ballets with fun facts, dancing how-tos, history, profiles— all accompanied by charming original watercolors.” 

A Child's Introduction to Ballet

 

Ballet Book 4 

4. Prima Princessa says: charming story makes this a ballet book to read over and over. “Tilly loves her tutu, and she never wants to take it off. She wears it everywhere--in the pool, at the zoo, even in the rain! So what will Tilly do when her tutu accidentally gets torn?”

I Wear My Tutu Everywhere

 

Ballet Book 5

5. Prima Princessa says: we love all things Fancy Nancy and this ballet book is a big winner too. "Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it’s all about mermaids—and who knows how to be a fancy, glamorous mermaid better than Fancy Nancy herself?" 

Fancy Nancy Mermaid Ballet

Ballet Book 6

6. Prima Princessa says: This ballet book comes with a DVD too! Yeah! “This richly illustrated guide uses beautiful photographs, informative text, and a free instructional DVD to help beginner and intermediate ballet students gain a greater understanding of this timeless art.”

Ballerina: A Step by Step Guide to Ballet

Ballet Book 7

7. Prima Princessa says: This ballet book is a classic! “It’s been twenty-five years since Angelina danced her way into the hearts of young ballerinas, and she’s still going strong. A true modern classic, Angelina continues to be adored by her legions of fans. Celebrate her twenty-fifth anniversary with this special edition of the original book that started it all.”

Angelina Ballerina25th Anniversary Edition

Ballet Book 8

8. Prima Princessa says: Whoppi crafts a wonderful story in this ballet book. Written by Whoppi Goldberg! “Meet Katy, Nikki and Grace, three ballerinas who are also the best of friends. Use the stickers in the middle of this book to dress them in beautiful costumes for ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. 24 pages.”

Sugar Plum Ballerinas

Ballet Book 9

9. Prima Princessa says: It is fun to color in this ballet book. “Forty-two clear, accurate drawings (all in proper sequence) depict everything that goes on in a beginner's class, from lacing up the ballet shoe to executing the perfect arabesque. Illustrated instructions as well for proper posture, warm-up exercises, arm movements and much more. Inspirational, encouraging and instructive advice.”

Ballet Class - Dover Fashion Coloring Book 

Ballet Book 10

10. Prima Princessa says: I love the pretty stickers in this ballet book. "Meet Katy, Nikki and Grace, three ballerinas who are also the best of friends. Use the stickers in the middle of this book to dress them in beautiful costumes for ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. 24 pages."

 Usbourne Sticker Dolly Dressing Ballerinas

 

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Ballet Steps - inspiring sources for budding ballerinas!

Practice your ballet steps!

Ballet Steps are the basis of dancing ballet. Budding ballerinas will be inspired by these great sources  to work on their ballet steps. These ballet steps sources include instructional ballet books, ballet steps dictionaries on the web and instructional ballet DVDs all of which feature ways to learn and practice your ballet steps. Enjoy! - Prima Princessa ballet shows for budding ballerinas

 

Books featuring Ballet Steps for budding ballerinas

Prima Princessa Ballet for Beginners Featuring the School of American Ballet  Contains large color photos of students from the School of American Ballet demonstrating lost of ballet steps from beginner to advanced. Available in hardcopy as well as paperback. Comes in English, French and Italian.

 

The Ballet Book by Darcy Bussel Darcey Bussel's wonderful book on Ballet including Ballet Steps and much more related to ballet. Darcy Bussel is a famous ballerina who studied and danced with The Royal Ballet amongst other achievements.

 

 Put Your Best Foot Forward - A Young Dancer's Guide to Life by Suki Schorer and the School of American Ballet Charming book featuring ballet steps as well as inspiring information on ballet and being a ballet student. Suki Schorer is a famous ballerina who danced with The New York City Ballet and also taught at The New York City Ballet.

 

Dictionaries of Ballet Steps on the Web for budding ballerinas

Prima Princessa’s Ballet Steps Dictionary  - comprehensive listing of basic ballet steps on a fun website with ballet games, ballet coloring pages and more!

American Ballet Theatre Ballet Steps Dictionary - comprehensive listing of ballet terms on the ABT website. Check out their upcoming ballet performances!

Wish Upon a Ballet Ballet Steps Dictionary - this listing of ballet steps also includes videos of ballet steps as well as photos of ballet steps.

 

DVDs Teaching Ballet Steps for budding ballerinas

 

Tinkerbell's Learn Ballet Step by Step  Learn basic ballet steps with this ballet instruction DVD. This is geared for children ages 4 and up. Comes with a free ballet steps poster too!

Baby Ballet DVD For young children ages 4-6, learn basic ballet steps with this ballet instruction DVD featuring a ballet class of preschoolers learning ballet steps with their teacher.

 

Prima Princessa DVDs for preschoolers teach 3-5 ballet steps per DVD. These DVDs also show excerpts of real ballets. They encourage a love of ballet and movement. Featuring famous ballet companies, a cartoon ballerina, and students from the School of American Ballet.

Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake, Prima Princessa Presents The Nutcracker, Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty

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Nutcracker NYC

There are tons of great productions going on right now of The Nutcracker ballet in NYC. The Nutcracker is an amazing show to see for the entire family over the holidays. You'll find going during the week, as opposed to on the weekend, can often save you a bunch in ticket costs.

Nutcracker NYC  - great choices for NYC spots to view The Nutcracker ballet

New York City Ballet G. Balanchine's The Nutcracker (a true classic)

New York Theater Ballet  (a chamber ballet)

American Ballet Theater (right outside of NYC in Brooklyn)

Joffrey Ballet School (student production)

Kozlova Nutcracker (Russina inspired)

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Royal Ballet of London's The Nutcracker

It is Nutcracker Season! Don't miss the amazing The Royal Ballet of London performing The Nutcracker this year! This amazing Christmas ballet is fun for the entire family.

The Royal Ballet - The Nutcracker 

 

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Ballet for Kids - Capezio NYC & More - Ballet Clothes

Ballet for kids tips - Capezio dancewear is both fashionable and really well made so it will hold up well in the studio and in the washer.

You can shop online for at Capezio.com or go in person to one of their many storefronts across the country. They have several locations in NYC as well as storefronts Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Cleaveland, OH or Wayne, NJ.

Capezio NYC stores are great places for finding ballet clothes for kids and adults in the city. There are many Capezio NYC locations throughout NYC to make shopping convenient. 

Capezio NYC Store List

Capezio Flagship Store (Theater District)

1650 Broadway at 51st Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212-245-2130

Capezio 69th (Upper West Side)

201 Amsterdam Ave at 69th Street
New York NY 10023
Tel: 212-586-5140

Capezio East Uptown in Ballet Academy East (Upper East Side)

1651 Third Avenue
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10128
Tel: 212-348-7210

Capezio at Peridance Capezio Center (Union Square)

126 E. 13th Street, Lower Level
New York, NY 10003
Tel: 212-388-0876

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Ballet for Kids - Best Ballet Games for Little Kids

Fun Birthday Party Ballet Games, Online Ballet Games, Toy Ballet Games! Ballet for Kids!

Favorite Birthday Party Ballet Games

Dance Party Adventure - In this ballet game kids will quickly switch dance styles while dancing along to fun popular music. Adult stands in front of kids demonstrating different dance styles. Before each new style stop the music. Kids must freeze in place as they liste for the next dance style. You don't need to be a professional dancer to lead this dance party game. For Ballet go up on your tip toes and turn around, for Irish Dancing kick your legs out, for Disco Dancing move one arm up and down pointing across your body, for tap just tap those feet, ect. You can get silly and do things like an Elephant Dance or  a Chicken Dance.

Ballet Obstacle Course - Set up a Ballet theme obstacle course in the backyard. Have kids dress in tutu you provide them. These are easy to find online for not too much money. Make big signs above each station. Here are some suggestions to get you started: have kids spin five times in place, have kids leap over small boxes, have kids walk on their tip toes through hoola hoops place flat on the ground. Make sure to test out this game a few days before hand on your own child to make sure it is fun and safe as well as challenging enough to hold their interest for awhile. 

Ballerina Birthday Cake Game - It's time for cake but it has disappeared. Tell the kids you need all their help to find the missing ballerina birthday cake. In this ballet game kids will be following a trail of clues you leave on index cards decorated with ballerina stickers. Each index card has a clue leading to a new card. Make sure to label each card with a giant number so the kids go in order. They may accidentally find the wrong clue. Keep a big chart with all the clue numbers that you check off as they solve each clue. (keep a list of the clues for your reference in case they can't figure one out.) The last card leads to a Birthday Cake decorated with a ballerina. Gie the kids tiaras for their help!

Favorite Online Ballet Games

Connect The Dot Ballerina Game

Matching Memory Ballerina Game

Dora Ballerina Game

Angelina Ballerina Games

Favorite Toy Ballet Games

Ballerina Matching Game

Magnetic Ballerina Dress up Game

Ballerina Puzzle

Calico Critters Ballet Recital Set

Ballerina Fishing Game

Ballerina Cards

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Ballet for kids - Ballerina Birthday Parties with Real Ballerina!

TutuZone's Ballet for Kids Dance News Updates: What could be more magical than a a birthday party with a real ballerina? The Texas Ballet Theater in Dallas, Texas is offering Ballerina Birthday Parties in their dance studios with a real ballerina. For more info contact Victoria Simo at817-763-0207 Ext 121

Family Fun - Family Dance Class at Famous Jacobs Pillow

TutuZone's Ballet of Kids Update: Get the entire family dancing at Jacob's Pillow in the Bershires, MA. this summer. Thursday evening throughout the summer Jacob's Pillow is offering fun, casual dance classes for the entire fmaily!. More info. Jacob's Pillow Dance School info for older kids. The school offers lots of different types of dance including Ballet. Check out the offering this summer at Jacobs Pillow Festival.

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Ballet for Kids - Joffrey Student Ballet Performance this weekend NYC

TutuZone's Ballet for Kids Dance News Update: It is tons of fun if you are a kid to see other kids doing ballet up on stage. Kids often find other kids much more interesting to watch than adults. There is a performance on Friday evening of the Joffrey Ballet School Students as well as one on Saturday afternoon, a much more child friendly time slot. Tick Info

If you can't make this performance, on August 17th check out the Joffrery Ballet School Summer Jazz Performance. 

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Melbourne Dance Classes List for Kids

Looking for a dance class for your child in Melbourne, Australia? Check out this comprehensive list. -post courtesy of Prima Princessa ballet for kids DVDs 

Australia's Melbourne Dance Classes List for Kids - Ballet for Kids & More Dance Classes for Kids

Atrz Collective Performing Arts Schools Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Ballet, Irish Dance, Jazz and More

Australian Academy of Dance Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring all sorts of Dance Classes for Kids

The Australian Ballet School Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Ballet 

Babyshar Dance   Melbourne dance classes for kids featuringJazz, Funk

Crazy Feet Dance Studio Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Ballet and more

Children's Performing Company of Australia (CPCA) Melbourne Performing Arts classes for kids and more

Dance Align Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Kinder Dance, Ballet, Jazz , Contemporary

Dance Connection Studio Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Jazz Ballet, Kinder Dance, Tap and more

Dance World Studios Melbourne dance classes for kids including Ballet, Acrobatics and More Location: 295 Bank Street South Melbourne Australia 3205 +61 3 9696 2943

Diakosmos Dance Academy  Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Contemporary Dance and Classes for Children with Special Needs

Elevator Studios  Melbourne dance classes for kids and more

Eselle Dance Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Ballet and More 

Essentially Ballet Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Ballet and more 

Expose Dance Centre Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Ballet, Jazz, Tap and more. Nationally ranled programs.

Hawthorne Studio of Dance Ballet, Contemporary and More

Healthways Recreation Centre  featuring Dance Classes for Kids

Hoop Lovers Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Hoola Hoop Dance and Kids Hopla Hoop Parties Location: rene Warehouse 5 Pitt Street; Brunswick, Melbourne 0402596094

Jacqui T School of Dance  Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Acro, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and more

Kinderballet Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Intro Ballet For Ages 3-5 

Kindy Dance Time  Melbourne dance classes featuring Dance for Little Kids

Lifestyle for Kids  Melbourne Dance Classes for Kids

M3 Dancehouse Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Ballet, Kinderdance, Toddlerdance, Hip-Hop, Jazz and More

Melbourne Dance Hub Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Song & Dance classes for kids Location: 460 Lygon Street East Brunswick 3057 

Next Generation Dance Studio Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Tap, Jazz, Ballet

No Limits Dance House Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Hip Hop, Beakdancing and More Location: 14 Young Court, Delahey 3037 03) 9364 5200

Parkwood Dance Academy Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Creative Movement for Little Kids, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and More

Performance Academy Of Dancing Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Ballet and more

Sefra Burstin Dance Studios Toddler Dance, Preschool Dance, Ballet, Jazz and More

Simply Dancin Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Kinder Dance, Jazz and more 

StudioTwo Dance Centre Melbourne dance classes for kids - Hip Hop & Ballroom Location: 1/48 Station Road, Cheltenham

Tania Robins Academy Of Dance & Drama Beginner Ballet and More 

Theatre De La Danse  Melbourne dance classes for kids featuringFairy Magic Ballet and More 

The Jazz Centre School Of Performing Arts Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Jazz

The Space Next Gen  Melbourne dance classes for kids age 2 to 16, including Ballet and More Location: 5 Carlton Street; Prahran (03) 9529 3949

Ring O'Roses Dance for Children Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Tiny Tots Ballet, Ballet, Jazz,  Funk, and More

Rythm Factory Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Dance Classes for Little Kids

Supersonics Singing & Dancing School Melbourne dance classes for kids featuring Ballet, Musical Theater, Jazz  and more

 

If you have a dance studio offering dance classes for children in Melbourne, Australia or close to Melbourne contact TutuZone@gmail.com if you'd like to have your studio added to this list for free.

 

 

Preschool Activities - Sleeping Beauty for children

Sleeping Beauty for Children - Preschool Acvities that are fun & educational

History of Sleeping Beauty for Children

Over 400 years ago people were telling the tale of Sleeping Beauty! In the 1600s Charles Perault wrote down the tale of Sleeping Beauty. He is known as the father of fairy tales. Fairy tales are very old tales people used to tell one another about magical creatures in the woods way before anyone had TV or the Internet. 

People loved this story so much that in the 1800s they made a ballet out of it in Russia. The famous Russian composer, Peter Tchaikovsky wrote the music for “The Sleeping Beauty”. This ballet is still performed today. It is a great ballet for kids as it is full of colorful fairies dancing and a happy ending. There are also many books and movies based on the tale of Sleeping Beauty.

Pretend to be Sleeping Beauty! Learn About Pantomime!

In this video from "Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty" a Sleeping Beauty for children dance-along show, kids get to pretend to be fall asleep just like Sleeping Beauty as they learn about the art of Pantomime. Join the fun! 

 

Story of Sleeping Beauty for Children

The King and Queen are having a big Christening party to celebrate the birth of their new baby girl Aurora.  It is a really big event and lots of people and fairies are coming to see the new baby. Accidentally, the King and Queen forgot to invite the evil fairy Carbosse. She shows up any way and is very mad.

To punish the King and Queen for forgetting about her, she casts an evil spell on baby Aurora. Her spell will make is so that when Aurora turns 16 she will poke her finger on a poison knitting needle and die. Fortunately, the good and equally powerful Lilac Fairy casts her own spell which lessens the power of Carbosse’s spell. Instead of dieing when her finger is pricked, Aurora will instead and all those in her kingdom will fall into a deep sleep. Only the kiss from a noble prince will be able to awaken Aurora and the kingdom. 

When Aurora turns 16 her parents, the King and Queen throw her a big party. The evil fairy Carabosse sneaks into the party disguised as an old woman. She gives Aurora a gift of a knitting needle. Before her parents can stop Aurora she accidentally pricks her finger. The entire kingdom then falls asleep for 100 years.

The forest trees grow all around the kindgdom hiding it from view, until one day a prince discovers the kingdom with the help of the good Lilac Fairy. He sees Aurora and gives her a kiss on the lips. The kingdom comes back to like. Aurora and her prince get married and everyone lives happily ever after.

Ballet for Kids Tip: If you take your child to see "The Sleeping Beauty" ballet I recommend telling them the story first as she will be able to follow the ballet much easier. Kids under 10 will do better seeing a shorten version of Sleeping Beauty. These short ballets for kids are great way to start out.

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10 Best Childrens Ballet Shows

Here is the latest ballet for kids news. For all those baby ballerinas out there these are my top 10 picks for the 10 best Childrens Ballet Shows available on DVD. You'll find a great mix of learn to dance ballet, ballet themed shows and even real live ballets! 

All of these DVDs will make great gifts for girls. I suggest pairing one with a tutu or give your favorite baby ballerina 2 or 3 shows.

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Childrens Ballet Pick #1  Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty  Baby Ballerinas will love watching the real ballet bits as well as learning the ballet steps in this childrens ballet dvd! This DVD features a spring magical tea party special feature. Pair this DVD with a tea set or with a spring party dress for great little girl gifts.

Childrens Ballet Pick #2  Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake  This Swan Lake has a happy ending which is perfect for all those baby ballerinas! Dance along to the real ballet and learn ballet steps too in this childrens ballet dvd.

Childrens Ballet Pick #3  Prima Princessa Presents The Nutcracker In this childrens ballet show you child gets to journey to the Land of Sweets and dance along to a real ballet performance that has been edited down for kids and is narrated too! Baby Ballerina will learn easy ballet steps too! For great little girl gifts pair this DVD with a toy nutcracker, snow globe or giant lolipop, all of which are featured in this show.

Childrens Ballet Pick #4  New York City Ballet's Nutcracker - An a amazing full length performance of a classic Christmas time ballet! The Nutcracker is a great childrens ballet. Colorful costumes and sets and amazing ballerinas! Baby ballerinas will want to watch this over and over. For little girl gifts pair this with atoy nutcracker or better yet tickets to a local production of The Nutcracker ballet. It is always a good idea to watch The Nutcracker on DVD or TV before seeing it live. That way kids will understand the story before the see it live which will mean they get more out of it.

Childrens Ballet Pick #5  Barbie of Swan Lake - Animated show featuring Barbie on a big adventure. Great music and animated dancing too! Fun for baby ballerinas.

 

Childrens Ballet Pick #6  Sesame Street Zoe Dance Moves Baby Ballerinas will be up anmd dancing to this fun, feative show featuring adorable Sesame Street character Zoe.

Childrens Ballet Pick #7  The Toy Castle Beautiful Ballerina - A sweet show from public television featuring a wonderful Ballerina in a magical world. Baby Ballerinas are sure to be inspired by this lovely childrens ballet show.

Childrens Ballet Pick #8  Tinkerbells Learn Ballet Step By Step - Bring ballet class right into your living room for your baby ballerina to watch! Learn several steps. Educational childrens ballet show.

Childrens Ballet Pick #9  Dora's Ballet Adventures  A fun animated show with a ballet theme for this special. Baby ballerinas will love seeing Dora on her ballet adventures.

 Childrens Ballet Pick #10  Angelina Ballerina Ballet Princess - a classic and beloved character for todays baby ballerina fans. Wonderful childrens ballet show. For great little girls gifts pair this DVD with the Angelina Ballerina books which are lovely.

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NYC Ballet Ballerina talks about her role in Firebird

 

This is a wonderful short clip featuring, New York City Ballet ballerina Teresa Reichlen discussing her leading role as a magical bird in "Firebird" as well as dancing the part. She speaks in a very clear and easy to understand manner which kids are sure to relate to. The dancing is of course gorgeous. This ballet features sets designed by the famous artist Chagall which can be seen in this clip too.

You can see this ballet performed in NYC May 2, 4, 5, 9 and 13.