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A Fantasy Garden Ballet Class

A Fantasy Garden Ballet Class

List Price: $19.95
Your Price: $17.96
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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Kids Love It!!!
Review: I must admit that at first I wasn't overly impressed with this video. It is a dance class video, no real "frills." My 5 year old daughter on the other hand takes it very seriously. Today she even asked me, "Mommy next year when I take dance, can I have this teacher if she's available?" I have even found myself on more than one occasion reliving my ballerina dreams with my daughter, focusing on the instructor, trying desperately to get my 30 something old feet to do the moves! At least twice a week we push back the coffee table and roll up the rug. This one is a winner in our home.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Ballerina Alert!
Review: I must admit that at first I wasn't overly impressed with this video. It is a dance class video, no real "frills." My 5 year old daughter on the other hand takes it very seriously. Today she even asked me, "Mommy next year when I take dance, can I have this teacher if she's available?" I have even found myself on more than one occasion reliving my ballerina dreams with my daughter, focusing on the instructor, trying desperately to get my 30 something old feet to do the moves! At least twice a week we push back the coffee table and roll up the rug. This one is a winner in our home.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Ballerina Alert!
Review: I must admit that at first I wasn't overly impressed with this video. It is a dance class video, no real "frills." My 5 year old daughter on the other hand takes it very seriously. Today she even asked me, "Mommy next year when I take dance, can I have this teacher if she's available?" I have even found myself on more than one occasion reliving my ballerina dreams with my daughter, focusing on the instructor, trying desperately to get my 30 something old feet to do the moves! At least twice a week we push back the coffee table and roll up the rug. This one is a winner in our home.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Cheaply-Made, Poorly-Executed
Review: I was very disappointed in this DVD. Aside from being lit and directed poorly, there was little to no variation in the camera angles, the sound was mastered poorly, the teacher was nearly impossible to hear over the mildly-grating music, and the moves were not well-taught. The little routines were cute enough, but they weren't really something that could be followed and imitated easily. It just wasn't very engaging.

My daughter really enjoyed Yoga Kids (by Gaiam/Living Arts), which I thought was a far better example of a well-made educational/exercise kids' video.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: disappointed
Review: I was very disappointed in this video. She teaches all the steps turned in and not turned out. Ballet is turning the feet out, Even a three year old can do it if taught. However, I thought the concept was great and the music very cute for the younger children.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Cheaply-Made, Poorly-Executed
Review: It is a bit disappointing. I am looking for a more technically oriented video. The exercise being done in the video is fun and interesting and my 2 year old like it a lot. However, the "models" are not quite up to standard. My daughter asked me "why don't they point their toes and jump properly?" Kids like to copy, a good model is very important.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Disappointing
Review: It is a bit disappointing. I am looking for a more technically oriented video. The exercise being done in the video is fun and interesting and my 2 year old like it a lot. However, the "models" are not quite up to standard. My daughter asked me "why don't they point their toes and jump properly?" Kids like to copy, a good model is very important.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Most excellent for a budding ballet dancer!
Review: The instruction? Excellent! Technique? Perfect level for a young child!

To an experienced professional it may appear to be lacking, however it is important to remember what the audience is for this tape. It's fun and educational without being overwhelming... helping to prepare young children for formal dance lessons in the future years.

As for the person who reviewed Ms. Boross' teaching to be "turned in," it makes me wonder what they were watching because it certainly was not this video. I'm glad I did not let the opinion of that particular view disuade my purchase.

My children love the video, and to echo someone else, my daughters all want "Miss Rosemary" to teach them in real life!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: get this tape for your aspiring ballerina!!!
Review: This is an incredible, fun class for young children. We've rented this video from our library more than 20 times and still want to own it. This teacher is every parent and child's dream.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Get your little couch potato movin'
Review: This video not only introduces ballet in a child friendly way, but actually encourages the viewer to follow along and become a participant in the class. My daughters, ages 3,5,8, and even the 11 year old, all enjoy dancing along with the teacher and the students. Excellent value.


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