ballet

Looks at the lives of professionals who have followed their dreams to become ballet dancers, explains how people learn about dance and dancing, examines aspects of the ballet world, and offers advice on how to get into the field.

Find out all about ballet, from what it is, to what dancers wear, to what it takes to be part of a professional corps de ballet performance.

When Angelina Ballerina is recruited to help with the anniversary celebration of the the king and queen of Mouseland, she finds herself in charge of preparing the three young princesses for their performance.

Angelina, headed to the Mouseland Dance Festival aboard her grandparents' canal boat, is so obsessed with practicing her dance moves--and so neglectful of her duties--that the trip turns into a near disaster.

Rosie tries to make up with her former best friend and get into ballet class after the sign-up deadline.

All Lulu can think about is her solo role in her ballet recital, unitl she realizes that she has hurt her younger sister.

Describes the Tchaikovsky ballet, the Hoffman story on which it was based, and the version staged by Balanchine for the New York City Ballet, as shown through photographs and interviews with some of the dancers.

Explains how ballet began, how ballets are produced, and what is taught in a ballet school. Contrasts modern ballet with classical ballet and introduces all-time favorite ballets.

Follows a ballerina as she rehearses for an upcoming ballet, teaches a class of young dancers, and dances in an evening performance.

A simple introduction to ballet from study to performance.