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We taught you beginning ballet moves in "Ballet 101, A Beginner’s
Class" (ASIN: B0002XQKOK) and "Ballet 201, Beyond the Basics"
(ASIN: B0002XQKOU). This is the 3rd addition to the series and
picks-up from where the first 2 DVDs leave off, giving students
an rtunity to progress from the beginning level and use what
they have learned. After warming-up and stretching, an instructor
uses the ballet moves you’ve learned in the first 2 videos, and
adds new moves so that she can 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. "Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 1"
(ASIN: B000ECX6KU) focuses on choreography, stage presence, and
performance quality. New ballet steps and trickier footwork are
introduced to make the combinations unique and promote
development. Although ballet is a graceful workout that can
improve carriage, increase flexibility and strengthen the body,
this is not designed to be a workout tape, and please note that
the instructor is facing (mirroring) you for the dance
instruction. Combine the moves that you’ve learned, and DANCE!
This is an easy-to-follow, hands-on series that is endorsed by
private instructors. Ballet terms & definitions from this series
can be printed off of the abridgeclub.com web site. Recommended
before this DVD: "Ballet 101, A Beginner’s Class" (ASIN:
B0002XQKOK) and/or "Ballet 201, Beyond the Basics" (ASIN:
B0002XQKOU), depending upon your experience. Beginners should
always start with Ballet 101, A Beginner’s Class.” Also
available is the 4th DVD in the series: "Ballet 101 & 201,
Combinations 2" (ASIN: B000ECX6L4).
It’s the perfect series if you...
…don’t have the time or money to take a formal ballet class.
…don’t have access to dance classes in your area.
…know beginning ballet moves and want to DANCE.
…need a practice guide without the pressure.
…are looking for the perfect gift for an adult or an older
child.
Review
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From the Actor
If you are totally new to Ballet, then you wouldn’t begin here.
You should begin with "Ballet 101, A Beginner’s Class" (ASIN:
B0002XQKOK),” which will introduce the barre exercises to you in
a simple format that is reserved for beginners. The dance at the
end of the DVD is choreographed, marked and then performed to a
short classical music piece. Mature children should be supervised
by an adult so as not to acquire any bad dance habits.
Once you feel comfortable with "Ballet 101, A Beginner’s Class,”
you can move on to "Ballet 201, Beyond the Basics" (ASIN:
B0002XQKOU), which will give you a quick review of the barre
exercises that you have already learned (without the verbal
instruction) and add on from there. Both DVDs have stretching and
warm-up, so you shouldn't have to go back and forth between the
two classes.
This "Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations" series would be your next
step up. These DVDs focus mostly on choreography and actual
DANCING, using what you have learned in the first 2 beginning
DVDs. "Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 1" should be used first,
and then " Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 2" (ASIN: B000ECX6L4).
One DVD builds upon the other, but both DVDs are designed for the
novice. Some new moves and dances are introduced, and the dances
are challenging, without being boring or too complicated. They
are presented in the same manner as the finales on the beginning
2 DVDs in the series, using classical music pieces, mirroring
(facing) the instructor. We have tried to avoid moves that would
require more one-on-one instruction to properly complete. Even
knowing the moves in the series, it would take a beginner some
repetition and concentration to complete all of the dances that
are taught. You may have to pause and rewind on occasion to keep
up. We provide slow motion for you on the trickier steps, but
it's recommended that you only try to tackle one dance at time
and then progress on to the next. As a reminder, you will need
some dancing space in your living room. Good luck, and enjoy.