If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know that I used to be a professional ballerina. It's no surprise then, that I'm slightly obsessed with all things ballet and thrilled that there's a company out there making fabulous ballet DVD's for children. Prima Princessa Productions has just come out with their latest offering, Prima Princessa presents The Nutcracker. With the holidays just around the corner, this is sure to bring a smile to any budding ballerina's face.
The DVD features the world class San Francisco Ballet company and students from the School of American Ballet (SAB) demonstrating basic ballet steps and performing excerpts from The Nutcracker. Prima Princessa, the animated fairy guides an adorable group of children through the magical adventure of the ballet. Each act is narrated so we know exactly what's going on in the story, and at the end of each act the children get to try out some steps for themselves. As expected, the dancing from the company is superb, and the SAB students are impeccable. The children watching look as though they're having a wonderful time prancing and dancing as they try out each step for themselves.
Being the mother of a two year son I'm not exactly looking to enroll him in ballet lessons. However, since I used to dance of course I taught him a few things (he can do a "mean" arabesque and pirouette!) And I think he enjoyed watching this too, especially the battle scene and the big dancing bear.
If you're looking for a quality ballet DVD for kids, definitely pick up a copy of Prima Princessa presents The Nutcracker!
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Very fun! My daughter would LOVE to see this! :-)
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Ooooooh..... Aurora would love this! She is contantly asking to watch the other Prima Princessa dvd that we have.
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I can just imagine my granddaughter dancing along with this dvd.
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My daughter at five has just started ballet classes.
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How cute! My two little girls and son would love to dance with this video.
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We were fortunate to be able to see The Nutcracker in NYC when I was little and I remember how fascinated I was by all the ballet and the whole story line. I wish I could bring my daughters to this as well. But it definitely won't be this year. I do know, however, they would both love this DVD!
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My daughter would love this! I can totally see her asking to put on her tutu and dancing around. I love they teach simple ballet moves on the DVD. I hope we get to take her to see the Nutcracker this year. If not, this will be the next best thing.
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This would be great for my daughter!
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ReplyDeleteI remember taking a field trip to Detroit when I was younger to see the Nutcracker.
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My adorable niece is just starting her 2nd year of ballet and is sooooooooooo excited! The first thing she wanted to know was if she was going to get another pretty dance and get to dance on stage! She would love this! Thanks for the chance!
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both my daughter and niece would love this, thankyou for the chance to win
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My dd is in her 2nd year of dance class and would love to watch something like this!! Thanks for the giveaway!
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This is great! I love that everyone can see something so special without having to pay for an expensive ticket! Great stuff!
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