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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786302560374 Format: Classical, Color, NTSC ISBN: 6302560373 Label: Kultur Video Manufacturer: Kultur Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Kultur Video Release Date: January 01, 1998 Running Time: 30 minutes Sales Rank: 22551 Studio: Kultur Video Theatrical Release Date: 1992
Amazon.com: Join professional dancer Debra Maxwell and her mixed-gender class for an introduction to ballet. Maxwell demonstrates the five basic ballet positions, then goes to the barre for a lesson in ballet essentials like demi plié, élevé, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, and grand battement. Maxwell provides clear visual and verbal instruction for each step, then offers pointers and encouragement as her young students try the steps alone and with arm movements and musical accompaniment. Students discuss ballet's role in developing their concentration, grace, and musculature, and praise its influence on school, music, and sports. The centre work portion of the video begins with the transformation of a simple game of hopscotch into a ballet routine utilizing techniques learned at the barre. Additional steps covered include jete, sauté, assemblé, skip, chassé, and révérence. This nicely presented, 30-minute video is an informative, non-threatening introduction to ballet. (Ages 5-10) --Tami Horiuchi
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - A Clear "Introduction to Ballet"
Debra Maxwell teaches a small ballet class of grade-school children, one of whom is new to the class. She explains the terms and shows precisely how to move the arms and feet. The five basic positions are taught, as well as some barre work and center work. The video is, indeed, only a bare introduction, but it's a great joy for my 5 year old to use daily. I appreciate the teacher's attitude toward the children in the class, expecting good work, but still being supportive of their beginning efforts. Some brief segments of accomplished adult dancers are included.
Rating: - Fun for my 5 year old.
Expected a little more instruction for the money. My 5 year old little girl does enjoy going over the steps.
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