Ballet 101, A Beginner's Class - VHS | 
| Director: Tim Russ
Buy New: $17.99
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 16493
Format: Color, Ntsc
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 45 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0966012208
EAN: 9780966012200
ASIN: 0966012208
Release Date: October 1, 1997
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Description
Join a School of Dance with a Little Class! Bring a beginning ballet class right into the privacy of your living room with "Ballet 101, A Beginner's Class". "Ballet 101" 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, and paces them through easy ballet moves that focus on the barre. The instruction is presented without music accompaniment, and the class ends with a grand dance finale to music, all incorporating what's been taught. It's a learning experience that's as exciting as it is fun, and is specifically designed for beginners. "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 both endorsed and recommended by private instructors. Ballet terms & definitions that assist dancers can be printed from the abridgeclub.com site. Dancers who are ready to use their new moves in fun & challenging dance combinations to classical music will benefit from, "Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 1" and "Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 2". DANCE NOW & TAKE YOUR BOW.
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 A Beginner's Best May 30, 2003
Elisa King (Dallas, TX)
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
As a beginner, I love this tape. I had read the other reviews and did not agree with a few, so I am posting my own. This ballet class is taught in a dance classroom, and I thought the quality was fine. I have never taken a ballet class, but have always wanted to. Like others, I am to nervous to try this in a public setting. I was able to follow along easily, and needed the pace to be slow. The repetition didn't bother me, because I am so new to this, and from what I have observed by watching several classes, this tape is right on the mark. I had purchased other tapes that seemed to dance off without me, and I cheer this instructor for thinking of the novice. After many failed attempts, I have found something that fits.
Great for absolute beginners! September 1, 2003
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
As a complete beginner, I appreciated the appropriate pacing. The video progresses at a nice slow pace and all the moves are repeated a couple times to give the viewer time to adjust and make the moves correctly. The instructor also shows all moves from both the left and the right side, which is helpful. There's a nice combination movement at the end where you can put all your 'skills' together in one final grand mini-movement. This is not like a typical workout video where you sweat buckets after the class (like a cardio video), but it is definitely challenging, especially if you are a non-dancer, and great fun if you love the ballet. I have only one complaint: the dancers do not do their movements in mirror image so you can just copy them literally... if you're supposed to go to the right, then the dancers go to the right as well (which is left when you're watching them). This is a bit off-putting for me since I am used to just copying instructors in the front of me literally. But after all, this is a tape and you can pause, stop, rewind, etc whenever you want. Highly recommended for beginners!
Love it! Love it! LOVE IT! July 21, 2002
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
In a word, I am "overweight" and dieting. The last place I want to be is "in the back" of some class full of skinny minnies. Oh yeah, that would make me feel just GREAT. I wanted to share with you that with this video have been able to take my time, learn the steps, and actually dance ballet without feeling out of place. To my surprise, I'm actually pretty good at it. I've lost 35 pounds and counting using a combination of this and walking. I have so much confidence now that when I hit my goal, I will happily step in with the skinny minnies, and might even show them a thing or two.
Best Educational Video June 4, 2003
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
I have been teaching dance for over 20 years and I finally found a good beginning ballet video that I can share with parents to give them a great introdution to the dance form. Also, it is a good opportunity for students and teachers to make sure that their terminology is correct. I like the educational style of the tape. Good job.
This is a good beginner's video July 6, 2003
Kristi (Lakewood, California United States)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I would recommend this video to anyone who is just beginning ballet! It goes over the very basic of steps, simple enough for anyone of any age. This tape definately does not replace going to an actual dance class, but is good to have so that when you start a class, you will know the basics.
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