Visual Dictionary Ballet For Children DVD

This 2½ hr. DVD contains a complete visual dictionary and class for the beginner ballet student. It is an invaluable training tool for the student just beginning ballet and reference guide that can be used for years to come. It includes the definitions of terminology, basic technique, movements and steps the beginner student will need to know, with detailed visual instruction on how to execute all of the movements, positions and steps. The class is performed at 2 levels for beginner and advanced beginner student. As the class is taught, the terminology of the movements and steps are recited to help familiarize and reinforce the use of terminology in the ballet class. The Visual Dictionary of Ballet for Children is broken down into 4 chapters: Chapter 1 - The Dictionary of Ballet Technique, includes positions of the arms feet and body, including the basic techniques of ballet. Chapter 2 - The Dictionary of Barre Work, includes visual instruction on the execution of barre movement and steps. Chapter 3 - The Dictionary of Center Work, includes visual instruction on the execution of steps done center floor. Chapter 4 - The Class, includes all of the steps movements and techniques from Chapters 1,2 and 3 assembled into a class. Program creator Rosemary Boross' dance career includes performance with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Radio City Ballet, and the American Dance Machine. Visual demonstrations by Rosemary Boross' students from The Ballet Pacifica Conservatory. Inspiring ballet class music by Rory Foster. 155 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Hula for Children DVD

Put on your grass skirt and hula with the best of them. This video teaches the hula with three easy step-by-step lessons, each a little more challenging than the last. Surrounded by the lush and beautiful scenery of Hawaii, the skilled hula instructor will encourage your child to feel the rhythm of the music as they dance to the traditional hula songs, Kaholo-Hula, Pearly Shells, and Hukilau. For ages 4-10. 25 mins.(1997) DVD-Region 1.

Dances of Tahiti for Children DVD

Tahitian Dance is the most exciting and popular of all Polynesian dances. In recent years more and more people are realizing that the original dance of grass skirts swishing to the rapid rhythm of drums is the Tahitian dance instead of the hula! This is a FUN instructional video for the boy and girl dancer. Now anyone can learn how to dance Tahitian, the Ori Tahiti , in these easy step-by-step lessons. Mirror-imaging concept is used in this DVD. The student will be learning by following the movements of the instructor as if looking into a mirror. Each step is taught with music which conditions the student to feel rhythm. The lessons progress from simple movements to those of increased difficulty. Dances of Tahiti features two main types of dances that every dancer should know; Aparima: story telling by music and lyrics; and Ote'a: dance expressions by rhythmic drum beating. You will learn three dance routines and four basic steps. Each song is taught by a verse or phrase at a time. The music and dance are slowed down for easier learning, then the entire dance is done at performance speed. 57 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

From Tights To Tutus: Beginner Ballet for Children DVD

With Mary Carpenter. In this class, Mary shares her creative ideas on instruction for teaching beginners and the once a week student. Join Mary and her young students as she instructs them in warm-ups, barre, center floor, character steps and combinations across the floor. A Bonus Section features a Q & A with Producer Bob Rizzo and Miss Mary with helpful tips on teaching beginners. It?s tutu much fun! Mary Carpenter has danced for Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. She teaches in New York City for the young students program at STEPS on Broadway and for Ballet Hispanico. 60 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

Christy Lane's Stretch and Yoga Music CD for Children

Soothing enjoyable music for children that is so needed in today's times. This instrumental CD includes the perfect tempo for stretching and great variety from Native American drums to orchestrated clouds. This CD is a great resource for teachers and a great way to encourage the mind to work with the body. Playlist: 1. Morning Smiles; 2. Gentle Nature; 3. Refections; 4. Floating on Raindrops; 5. Call to Nature; 6. Opening Blossoms; 7. Cloud Sailing; 8. Nursery Rhyme Stretch; 9. Happy Thoughts; and 10. Nature Calls Back. (2008)

The Children of Theatre Street DVD

Princess Grace of Monaco is the narrator of this documentary about the Vaganova Choreographic Institute, also known as the Kirov School of Leningrad, where the Soviet Union trains an elite bundle of students who will be the cream of its balletic future. Each year thousands of children, 8 to 13 in age, apply for admission. Twenty are admitted, based on physical conformation, long legs, well-arched feet, and flexible joints. The rejectees cry. Those luck or unlucky enough to make the grade will find themselves separated from their families, isolated from the daily run of Soviet life, and totally immersed in the art to which they are expected to dedicate their lives. Its a rigorous system, but it works. Graduates of the Kirov School include such greats as Nureyev, Baryshnikov, Nijinsky, Pavlova, and Blanchine. But dance is what The Children of Theatre Street is mostly about. The screen pulsates with fresh, supple bodies learning all aspects of their art from the most rudimentary exercise to the finest nuance of a finished performance. The Children of Theatre Street is a revealing view of the way the Russians go about continuing their great rendition of classical ballet. No lover of ballet and children will want to miss it. Theatre Street tells an important story and tells it brilliantlyat the Kirov School there will always be another vintage year, and Theatre Street tells why. Rudolf Nureyev. I cried when I saw Theatre Street for the first time. It brings back many memories. Natalia Makarova. Anyone interested in ballet should see Theatre Street. Anna Kisselgoff, New York Times. 92 mins. (1004) DVD-All-Region.