Instructional Ballet Videos and DVDs 1

Adagio and Turn Combinations for Ballet Class Video

 Adagio & Turn

Ballerina Allegra Lillard demonstrates choreography of six combinations for the center floor section of ballet class: three adagio combos and three turn combos. All combos are performed by Allegra to show dynamics and style. She then teaches each combination slowly from the back for easy learning.

Skill level: Intermediate.

Allegra Lillard trained in her home town of Jacksboro, TX, as well as in Boston and New York. She danced professionally with the Atlanta Ballet, Ballet British Columbia and Oregon Ballet Theatre. Allegra currently teaches master classes and performs throughout the United States. She is also a co-founder and co-director of the National Dance Institute of New Mexico.

60 mins. (2008)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more ...)

Tinkerbell's Learn Ballet Step-By-Step Video

 Learn Ballet

Tinkerbell Dance Studio™ is a dance series for kids that teaches basic introductory steps to beginner level dancers. The variety of DVDs in this series were specifically designed so every child can find a dance genre that excites them. This series is perfect for ages 4 and up, and with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-learn steps, children will look and feel like real dancers in no time!

In Tinkerbell Dance Studio Ballet, the class starts at the barre (you can use a chair instead). Once Michele introduces 1st through 5th positions, she moves on to Pliés, Tondus, Degajés, Rondejámbs, Passés, and Piqués. After that, the class stretches and moves to center. Next, Michele continues with Tondus, Degajés, Pas De Bourrés, Balances, and Jumps. The program ends with the proper way to bow like a professional ballerina! This fun beginner ballet class is packed with all the basics and great music too!

Includes: A free poster; step-by-step instructions; great exercise; instruction by a professional ballerina; and other children in the class who are learning too.

Michele Lundberg has ballet training from Orange County Dance Center, Ballet Repertory Theatre, Dayton Ballet Company, and is currently with the American Repertory Ballet in Princeton, NJ. Michele has danced featured roles in ARB’s productions of Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker, Graham Lustig’s VISTA, and Amy Seiwert’s Monopoly.

38 mins. (2009)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more ...)

Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake Video

 Prima Princessa

This is a hip new twist on learning about ballet, featuring the Paris Opera Ballet and Students from School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center, Official Academy of New York City Ballet.

Our 40 minute DVD is a cool, fun, beautiful show with a brain. Prima Princessa, an animated fairy ballerina, magically transports a group of little girls to see the Paris Opera Ballet perform select segments of Swan Lake. In between acts, the children return home to learn simple ballet steps which are playfully shown mixed into colorful montages of toys, animals, children and young dancers from the School of American Ballet.

40 mins. (2008)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more ...)

Attitude Tu Video

 Attitude Tu

The Attitude Ballet Pilates Fusion classes have become a popular workout for anyone looking to improve balance, coordination, posture, and grace.

Attitude Tu is the next step on your Attitude journey. More challenging balance work, unique strength techniques using exercise bands and our popular ball routines, classic Pilates mat with a JUST b touch!

You'll strengthen and sculpt your arms, work on balance, and tone your entire body!

Recommended equipment: A mat or carpeted surface; resistance band; 2-5 pound weighted ball.
DVD includes three shorter options: Center - 13 min; Center with Bands - 14 min; Mat Work - 21 min; and Stretch - 3 min.
52 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

Attitude Ballet Pilates Fusion Video

 Ballet Pilates Fusion

Attitude Ballet Pilates Fusion is designed for every exerciser. It is a fluid blend of basic ballet, Pilates, and some traditional weight training.

The flowing movements, quiet music and gentle instruction make it exceptionally elegant and graceful. You'll begin with authentic barrework adapted for in-home use. You will do classic ballet moves including arabesques, demi-pliés and relevés.

That's followed by a varied series of toning routines including lunges and tricep French presses. You'll finish with a core-focused Pilates matwork medley.

Bernadette Giorgi's cuing is superb, precise, thorough, and quietly motivating. Attitude Ballet Pilates Fusion contains two complete workouts, one beginner and one more advanced, approximately 40 mins. each.

Recommended equipment: A mat or a carpeted surface; 2-5 pound weighted ball.
DVD includes four pre-mixed workout options: Attitude Barre - 38 min; Attitude Ball - 24 min; Attitude Mat - 31 min; and Attitude Advanced - 68 min.
78 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Pure Barre: Ballet, Dance and Pilates Fusion Video

DVD Only - $19.99

The Pure Barre Technique (PBT) is the fastest, yet safest way to change your body. PBT fuses dance, Pilates and Lotte Berk exercises while utilizing the ballet barre to create the most intense and effective 55-minute workout that exists.

The results of PBT are: flat abs, thin thighs, a lifted seat, toned arms and sculpted backs. PBT is an intelligent exercise technique - each strengthening section of the workout is followed by a stretching section in order to create strong, long, lean muscle without the bulk, while increasing range of motion. PBT will not only quickly transform your body, it will clear your mind, help you focus and contribute to a happy and healthy life. All you have to do is this DVD three times per week and your body will change - it is that simple.

45 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

Ballet Class Intermediate/Advanced with David Howard Video

DVD Only - $19.99

David Howard, America’s foremost ballet master, leads some of the world’s finest young dancers in an intermediate ballet class specially designed to expand the classical vocabulary, movement potential and kinetic awareness of the student.

Dancers and teachers alike are given the possibility to participate in this unique class, which features Cynthia Harvey and Peter Fonseca, formerly with the American Ballet Theatre.

David Howard, ballet master, teacher and coach was a soloist with the Royal Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada. Mr. Howard opened his world famous school on Manhattan’s upper west side in 1977. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Regional Ballet, and served as its President from 1976-1979. He has been a guest teacher for New York’s Metropolitan Opera, the Joffrey, Boston Ballet, the National Ballet of Canada and the Ballet de Marseilles. David Howard teaches and has coached many of the world’s foremost dancers and celebrities including Natalia Makarova, Gelsey Kirkland, Valery and Galina Panov, Patrick Bissell, Cynthia Harvey and many others. Lynn Stanford, ballet’s top accompanist, has composed an original score, ideally suited to the needs of the dancer.

60 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

Shape Up with David Howard Video

DVD Only - $19.99

“Shape Up is without a doubt, the ideal way to achieve head to toe fitness. It is marvelous for flexibility. It tones and strengthens every part of the body”. - Natalia Makarova. “To develop poise, improve body image and keep fit: Shape Up is an excellent program of exercise”. – Vogue Magazine.

Shape Up is a unique exercise program designed by America’s foremost ballet master David Howard. These energizing and strengthening exercises provide a complete workout for all fitness levels and offer a varied mixture of aerobic techniques that target your body’s core muscle groups toning and conditioning them.

This fun and exciting program also features top Broadway dancers performing some of the shown techniques to a musical score by Douglas Corbin.

David Howard, ballet master, teacher and coach was a soloist with the Royal Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada. Mr. Howard opened his world famous school on Manhattan’s upper west side in 1977. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Regional Ballet, and served as its President from 1976-1979. He has been a guest teacher for New York’s Metropolitan Opera, the Joffrey, Boston Ballet, the National Ballet of Canada and the Ballet de Marseilles. David Howard has coached many of the world’s foremost dancers and celebrities including Natalia Makarova, Gelsey Kirkland, Valery and Galina Panov, Patrick Bissell, Cynthia Harvey and many others.

60 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

Element Mind & Body Experience: Ballet Conditioning Video

DVD Only - $14.98

Ballet Dancers always have slender bodies that are both strong and lean with lovely proportion and gorgeous body lines. One of the greatest secrets to a dancer's body is ballet conditioning, which focuses on all muscle groups.

In this unique program, your muscles will work smoothly in unison to create a long, streamlined silhouette with flat abs, a lean lower body and beautifully defined curves. Moving gracefully and fluidly through this series of exercises, you will strengthen and stretch your way to a dancer’s body.

Elise Gulan has over 18 years in dance education including Ballet, Pointe, Tap and Jazz. She was a principal soloist for the Virginia Ballet Company where she danced for seven years appearing in productions such as Copelia, Swan Lake and Nutcracker Suite. She brought her love of expression through movement to her new career as a certified personal trainer and instructor of Yoga, Core Fusion® and Core Energy Flow®.

Elise enjoys helping her students to find their inner strength and to energize their joy of life through physical and mental fitness. Element is proud to support the Arbor Day Foundation. For every four Element DVDs purchased, a tree will be planted (up to 20,000 trees annually). In addition to generating oxygen, trees provide air pollution control and decrease atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, thereby reducing global warming. www.arborday.org.

51 mins. (2007)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

The Art of Petite Allegro Video

DVD Only - $44.95

Petite Allegro is one of the hardest challenges of the ballet technique: all those fast little jumps!

In this tape, ballerina Jennifer Boren leads you through a dictionary of of petite allegro vocabulary. Over 50 steps are viewed and analyzed, many in slow motion. Learn the translation of each step as well as the correct execution. Jennifer than leads you through ten different petite allegro combinations for class.

60 mins. (2007) preview
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

Ballet for Boys with Richard Glasstone Video

DVD Only - $19.99

The perfect introduction to ballet for boys and young men.

This program presents, in a clear and understandable style, the building blocks of movement which include: bending, extending, rising, jumping, turning and darting while teaching how to co-ordinate these movements rhythmically. Specially designed and presented by world-renowned ballet teacher Richard Glasstone, this program is demonstrated by young beginners, late starters, and a professional dancer.

30 mins. (2007)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

From Tights to Tutus: Beginner Ballet for Children Video

DVD Only - $39.95

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) Mary Carpenter
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Bob Rizzo's Turns, Leaps & Bounds Video

DVD Only - $39.95

Turns, Leaps & Bounds is a unique collection of Ballet combinations you’ll cherish and use time and again. Join Ballet Master David Howard as he guides you through the absolute essential exercises for center floor work. Work on adage, pirouettes, allegro and more! The variations are fun, easy to follow and designed for all levels of dancers.

Bonus feature: "About David Howard" mini-biography. “I am forever indebted to David Howard for his enlightened teaching for over twenty years. He imparts his love of dance by inviting you to take a journey with him … you only have to want to go.” Gelsey Kirkland.

David Howard is a world-renowned teacher and coach to professional dancers and students alike. He was a soloist with The Royal Ballet in England and directed the David Howard Dance Center in New York for 20 years. David teaches at Steps, Broadway Dance Center, the New School University, The Royal Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. He presents Teacher's Training Workshops worldwide.

75 mins.  (2005)
DVD - All Region

Bob Rizzo's All That Dance Video

DVD Only - $39.95

With Keith Clifton. All about variety! All about fun! A complete dance video that encompasses the best in Jazz, Ballet and Lyrical. Never a dull moment as Keith Clifton takes you through high energy Jazz, gorgeous Lyrical, and Ballet choreography that’s as delicate as it is powerful.

With music composed by Keith Clifton, All That Dance will encourage dancers to tap the range and versatility they all possess. Designed for the intermediate and advanced dancer, the three routines are taught in segments with both front and back views!

Keith Clifton is an acclaimed dancer, teacher and choreographer based in Los Angeles. His work includes commercials for Dr. Pepper, Wendy’s, Dodge, McDonald’s and Levis Jeans. As a musician, Keith composes his own music and currently performs with the Clifton Drum Tap Trio. Music from this DVD is available on the All That Dance CD below.

60 mins.  (2005)
DVD - All Region

Bob Rizzo's All That Dance CD

CD - $15.00

Contains the music for Keith Clifton's warm-up and routines on the All That Dance DVD above.

(2005)

Ballet with Style Video

DVD Only - $39.95

Kathy Sullivan teaches four lively and exciting Ballet routines designed for all levels. Using traditional Ballet steps, each dance has it’s own theatrical flair to really showcase the dancers’ personalities. Shown in performance, then slowly broken down in segments, the steps and style are easy to learn!

Kathy teaches Ballet and Pointe at STEPS on Broadway and is on faculty at Barnard College and New York University. Formerly with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, she now choreographs in a variety of styles and her works are frequently presented in NYC. Music from this video available on the Novelty Dance Tunes CD.

60 mins.  (2004/2005) Kathy Sullivan
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Contemporary Ballet Video

DVD Only - $39.99

Exciting ballet with a cutting edge! American Ballet Theater soloist and teacher, Charles Maple, presents Contemporary Ballet Choreography that will give an exciting lift to your performances.

Two cutting edge dances will challenge and invigorate your students. Mr. Maple has broken his easy-to-follow dances into phrases that can combine in multiple ways to create original choreography. Presented front and back these dances can be performed by large or small groups and with dancers on point or flat. Audiences will love these spectacular ballets!

50 mins. (2003/2007)
DVD - All Region

Budding Ballerinas - Pre-School Video

DVD Only - $39.95

This imaginative class ties together the best elements of creative movement with the structure of classical Ballet. A great introduction for first-time students who want to study Ballet in an enjoyable environment. Teachers will find helpful hints and imagery that will stimulate the minds of their young dancers.

BONUS FEATURES: “How to prepare your Ballet Bun” and “Fitting your Ballet Shoes”.

60 mins. (2004)
DVD - All Region

Baby Ballet Video

DVD - $9.99

A wonderful introduction for children to the world of ballet, especially designed for ages four through six. It contains all the aspects of a formal ballet class including a barre warm-up, stretches, center practice and across the floor combinations. All of the movements are explained step-by-step, followed by a performance of the steps by renowned dance teacher Rosemary Boross and her beginning pre-school students.

Rosemary Boross (DVD - 2004)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

See also Dancing for Kids

DVD Only - $21.99

Bring a beginning ballet class right into the privacy of your living room. This is a simple, stress free and informative session that challenges both adults and children who wish to be introduced to the world of the arts. Dancers are taken on a step-by-step journey that begins with preparation and warm-up, paces them through easy ballet moves and ends with a grand finale incorporating what's been taught.

Ballet 101 is an easy to follow, hands-on tape that is based upon the syllabus of a major University of California program and is endorsed by private instructors. A printed enclosure assists the dancer with ballet terms. Great preparation video, even if you plan to take classes.

45 mins.
DVD - All Region

DVD Only - $21.99

Ballet 201 is a simple, stress free and informative class that takes up right where Ballet 101 leaves off. Adults and children, who already know the basics of ballet, start with stretching and warm-up. They are then guided through a quick review of the basics, and led right into the instruction and demonstration of more advanced moves, ending with a grand finale incorporating what's been taught. It's a fun challenge that's also a healthy work-out!

Ballet 201 is an easy-to-follow, hands-on tape that is based upon the syllabus of a major University of California program and is endorsed by private instructors. A printed enclosure assists the dancer with ballet terms.

45 mins.
DVD - All Region

Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 1 Video

DVD Only - $21.99

We taught you beginning ballet moves in Ballet 101 & 201. This addition to the series gives students a chance to develop even further by introducing new dance pieces. Now you can feel like you're on stage performing for an audience.

After warming-up and stretching, an instructor uses the ballet moves you’ve learned, then adds new moves to choreograph and pace you through a variety of dance combinations found in ballet classes and performances throughout the world: Adagio, Waltz, Petite Allegro, Grand Allegro and Reverence.

Combinations 1 focuses on choreography, stage presence, and performance quality. New ballet steps and trickier footwork are introduced to make the combinations unique. Ballet is a graceful workout that can improve carriage, increase flexibility and strengthen the body. You'll feel the power to create, ad-lib, and choreograph on your own ... so dance now, and take your bow!

Combinations 1 is an easy to follow, hands-on tape that is endorsed by private instructors.

58 mins. (2006)
DVD - All Region

DVD - $21.99

Now, build on the steps you've learned so far in this second Combinations video that picks up where Combinations 1 leaves off. You'll have the chance to develop even further with the introduction of another set of new dance pieces.

After warming-up and stretching, an instructor uses the ballet moves you’ve learned, then adds new moves to choreograph and pace you through a variety of dance combinations found in ballet classes and performances throughout the world: Adagio, Waltz, Petite Allegro, Grand Allegro and Reverence.

Combinations 2 focuses on choreography, stage presence, and performance quality. New ballet steps and trickier footwork are introduced to make the combinations unique. Ballet is a graceful workout that can improve carriage, increase flexibility and strengthen the body. You'll feel like you're performing on stage for an audience. You'll feel the power to create, ad-lib, and choreograph on your own.

Combinations 2 is an easy to follow, hands-on tape that is endorsed by private instructors.

48 mins.  (2006)
DVD - All Region

Interactive Beginning Ballet CD

CD ROM - $39.00

As a resource for beginning ballet students, Interactive Beginning Ballet reinforces what students learn in class -- it’s like having your own private tutor.

The CD-ROM’s user-friendly format allows you to navigate through the barre and center exercises of a beginning ballet class in two ways: in the order in which the exercises are learned or alphabetically. This unique feature allows you to easily review each exercise as many times as necessary to learn the technique and terminology.

For each exercise, step, position, and/or pose, a simple point and click allows you to do any of the following:  View a visual or video performance; See the name of an exercise or step, and its spelling in the French language; Hear the pronunciation of the exercise or step in French and listen as the text is read to you; Read the English translation and description for executing the exercise or step; Use hot links to access information about key terms; Study technical points on correct execution of beginning classical ballet; Administer self-testing on the ballet techniques and principles and get instant feedback.

For instructors, teaching a beginning ballet class can be a challenge. Even dancers who have studied ballet for many years may be intimidated by the idea of teaching ballet technique. Interactive Beginning Ballet is a flexible teaching tool that provides you with a visual model of the beginning steps, exercises, and principles typically taught in educational settings. This integrated approach to learning is consistent with the National Standards in Arts Education and the goals of the National Standards for Technology in Teaching and Learning.

(1999)

Lifts and Partnering Video

DVD Only - $44.95

Ronn and Layla lead you through the many aspects of lifts and partnering. The video starts by explaining exercises for strength training, balance and trust. Layla and Ronn then teach beginning and intermediate lifts, and presses and turns for partnering. They conclude with dance combinations for partnering in the ballet, modern and jazz styles.

60 mins. (DVD-2007)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more)

Lifts For Kids Video

DVD  - $39.99

VHS - $36.99

Don presents a variety of easy and effective lifts you can integrate into your choreography. Along with individual lifts, Don shows the basic mechanics of lifting, proper line and hand placement, how to adjust lifts to each dancer's strengths, and how to develop teams.

Competition studios - lifts and partner work always score high! Schools - boys love the challenge of lifts! It allows them to immediately shine as they increase their technique level! Created to meet the demand of dance teachers!

50 mins. (1999/2007)
VHS - NTSC format only (Canada, USA).
DVD - All Region

Ballet Class for Beginners with David Howard Video

DVD Only - $14.99

An excellent learning and teaching tool especially designed by America's foremost ballet master to introduce the beginning dance student to the technique and vocabulary of classical ballet, with emphasis on posture, placement and movement potential.

David Howard, ballet master, teacher and coach was a soloist with the Royal Ballet and National Ballet of Canada. He opened his world famous school on Manhattan's upper west side in '77. Mr. Howard teaches and coaches many of the foremost dancers.

40 mins. David Howard (DVD - 2004)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

DVD - $29.95

Join American Ballet Theatre ballerina Michelle Benash as she instructs you in this easy to follow along Beginner Ballet Class. Begin at the barre, chasse to the center combinations and work your way through the variety of leaps and turns. Soon, you'll be dancing the grand allegro set to a lively waltz. Simply brilliant - Simply Ballet! An appropriate video for young people as well.

55 mins.  (2005)  Michelle Benash
DVD - All Region

Fantasy Garden Ballet Class Video

DVD Only - $19.99

This unique ballet class have been created especially for pre-schoolers. It associates each of the basic ballet steps with flowers and garden animals as characters that help children remember ballet terminology easily. The beautiful melodies and memorable lyrics make this ballet class a fun experience for the young child!

The class includes a warm-up, stretching and strengthening exercises as well as fundamentals like basic motor skills, rhythmics and elementary ballet steps. The center floor and across the floor exercises will also teach young children the format of a dance class, spatial directions and working together in groups.

40 mins.
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

A Fantasy Garden Ballet Class II Video

DVD Only - $19.99

By popular demand, Rosemary Boross and Bruce Stephen Foster present the sequel to their hit program, A Fantasy Garden Ballet Class. Pre-schoolers will love dancing with the newest members of the Fantasy Garden including the Friendly Frogs, Prancing Petunias, and Mr. Robin Red Breast. The beautiful melodies and memorable lyrics make learning and practicing the exercises a fun experience for young children.

This class contains classic ballet fundamentals being taught by Emboite Ants and Leaping Lady Bugs. Also included is continued work on basic motor skills with Marching Marigolds and Green, Green Galloping Grasshoppers, as well as rhythmic exercises in The Caterpillar Circle. The pictures of these fun characters seen before each exercise will stimulate your child’s creativity and imagination!

Program creator Rosemary Boross’ dance career includes performances with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Radio City, and the American Dance Machine. She is on the teachers training school faculties of DEA (Dance Educators of America). She has taught CNADM (Chicago National Association of Dance Masters) and has taught in many colleges and universities nationwide, lecturing and teaching Master classes on “The Art of Training Children in Dance.”

40 mins. (2006)
DVD - All Region

I'm A Ballerina Now Video

DVD Only - $9.99

This program was created to inspire and help children realize their dreams of becoming a dancer. It is a complete ballet class for young beginners. Lyrics are sung to beautiful music which aid the child in remembering the dance exercises and performing them correctly. The young dancer's dream is visualized during each exercise when a real ballerina appears and performs the same steps which the child is working on. This is also an excellent guide for parents looking for a dance school for their child. It shows the types of exercises that should be a part of every ballet class.

40 mins. (DVD - 2004)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda)

To the Pointe Video

DVD Only - $39.95

Former American Ballet Theatre Ballerina Michelle Benash has designed an instructional Pointe video for all levels. Ms. Benash provides exercises and guidelines that develop technique and strength on Pointe. Included are barre and center for Beg-Int-Adv levels and a beautiful variation for the int/adv dancer.

"This video is a must for serious teachers and students who care about the healthy developmental approach to this demanding art form. Michelle Benash intelligently lays the groundwork for a dancers evolution toward a professional career." Kirk Peterson, Ballet Master, American Ballet Theatre.

60 mins. (DVD - 2005) Michelle Benash
DVD - All Region

DVD Only - $19.95

Join Ballerina Michelle Benash for your very first Pointe Lesson. Learn how to fit, sew and prepare your shoes before you begin.

Then follow along as Michelle teaches you a barre, center exercises and a lovely variation for the beginner student. Makes a great gift for the aspiring Ballerina of today!

Michelle Benash teaches Ballet at the famous High School For The Performing Arts in New York City - the school on which the film and television series "FAME" was based.

25 mins. (2005)
DVD - All Region

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