Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 2 - DVD
This DVD is the fourth in the series, and is for someone ready to combine beginning dance moves and dance combinations.  If you are totally new to Ballet, you should begin with our first  "Ballet 101, A Beginner's Class" DVD (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 first beginner's 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.The "Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations" series would be your next step up. These "Combinations" DVDs focus mostly on choreography and actual DANCING, using the moves you learned in the first 2 beginning DVDs. The first combination DVD is "Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 1 (ASIN: B000ECX6KU)." If you like it, then you can also try " Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 2"  DVD (ASIN: B000ECX6L4). One DVD builds upon the other, but both 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 first 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.