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Artistry in Motion CD - Lisa Harris
This collection of familiar and classical melodies is perfect for every level of training. The barre selections are repeated for both sides at the barre and the center selections include several tracks for turns and jumps. Performed in her usual easy to follow style this CD is a great addition to the Lisa Harris CD titles



Backstage Ballet Class Music CD - Lisa Harris
Lisa Harris. A double length compact disc with 52 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



Ballet Elegance CD - Lisa Harris
Lisa Harris. A great combination of classical and familiar melodies like waltzes from Merry Widow and Swan Lake along with Hail to the Chief, Hit the Road Jack, and Anchors Away are contained on this double length CD. The 22 different tracks offer repeated tracks at the barre and long melodies for the waltzes and jumps in the center. This CD is an easy way to introduce a real variety of music to class



Ballet Technique CD - Lisa Harris
Lisa Harris. A double length compact disc with 46 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions.



Christmas Dance CD - Lisa Harris
Lisa Harris. A double length compact disc with 28 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



The Lisa Harris Collection 2 CD Set - Lisa Harris
This two CD set is a compilation of music from previous titles by Lisa Harris. Selections from the following ten titles are included in these eighty-nine unrepeated tracks of solo piano music. TENDU, ETUDES, APRES LE PLIE, BALLET TECHNIQUE, PAS DE CHAT, ARABESQUE, FAVORITES, VARIATIONS, IN SYNC, and SOLO PIANO. This sampler CD contains original, familiar and classical melodies arranged for an intermediate ballet class with several pieces for each step and much requested longer bands with a variety of petit allegros, grand allegros and lots of adagios.



Etudes CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 54 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



Impressions CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 50 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



Ballet Class for Young Dancers CD - Arcadiy Figlin and E. Laura Housmann
These twenty four selections of solo piano music are arranged for a complete beginning ballet class. The simple melodies of familiar, original and classical music are used to delight young students in their first years of ballet training. Arcadiy Figlin performs songs like "If I Had A Golden Mountain", "The Smile" and "Little Froggies" in a jazzy style everyone can enjoy. Each selection at the Barre is repeated and all of the combinations in the center are extra long for several groups of dancers. There are several big waltzes, mazurkas, and polka on this double length compact disc. E. Laura Hausmann is internationally known as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. As a winner of the Jan Veen Scholarship, she received her conservatory degrees in dance and has danced throughout the U.S. and on every continent except Australia. As a versatile dancer, audiences have enjoyed her performances with the Radio City Music Hall Ballet Company, Anna Sokolow Repertoire, modern dance companies, television, Broadway Shows, commercial work and at Lincoln Center



Ballet Music for Class and Combinations CD - Arcadiy Figlin and E. Laura Housmann
This solo piano music for an intermediate ballet class and combinations offers exciting arrangements of twenty three different classical, original and familiar music like La Traviata, Slavic Dances and Waltzes. Much of the music for combinations in the center are medleys of Tangos, Russian Folk Songs, and Gypsy Dances. Arcadiy Figlin was born in Russia and developed a jazzy style of playing the piano. His playing will inspire both the teacher and student. The music on this double length compact disc is repeated at the barre and extra long for center combinations to allow for several groups of dancers



Hits! From the Stage & Screen Double Length CD - David Howard and Steven Mitchell
David Howard & Steven Mitchell offer this collection of familiar melodies for a complete ballet class. Thirty repeated melodies from Broadway shows, movies, and television shows without vocal instructions



In Step Single Length Ballet CD - Tatyana Featherman
Created for the advanced ballet class this CD offers complex arrangements of familiar and classical melodies. These thirty unrepeated solo piano melodies are performed by Tatyana Featherman. This dance teacher and gifted pianist offers these melodies for Barre, Center and Allergo combinations in her advanced class. All of the contents of Tatyana's CDs include time signatures, number of counts, time duration, and the suggested exercise



In Private With Natalia Makarova Music CD - Lynn Stanford and Natalia Makarova
Perfect for advanced students and adults. This is the music from a private lesson given to this famous ballerina while she recovered from injuries. Here is the music Natasha prefers to dance to! 19 extra long bands of complex improvisational melodies and rhythms for a complete Barre & Center. These melodies will increase the musicality of the dancer. Written notes included



In the Spirit of Dance Double Length CD - David Howard and Douglas Corbin
Doug Corbin's improvisational melodies and a variety of other composers will free your spirit. 24 selections include Bach, Mozart, Minkus, The Beatles, and Gershwin. David Howard's class stresses accuracy, musicality and strength. Doug's playing of Puccini will give your plies new energy and dynamics and his creative, lyrical style adds a new dimension to piano performance. Just wait until you do Small Jumps to Animal Crackers and Grand Battement to Penny Lane



Inspired by Broadway CD - David Stein and Kristine Elliott
Great arrangements of all your favorite Broadway melodies from shows like Cabaret, The Sound of Music, Fiddler On The Roof and many more. Twenty-seven award winning Broadway classics are contained in this collection of familiar melodies arranged for a complete ballet class. David Stein and Kristine Elliott have collaborated once again to bring you the third act in their highly regarded “Inspired By” music series. Inspired By Broadway encompasses a dazzling spectrum of musical choices from the Broadway repertoire – lusty grand battements from Godspell, challenging frappes from Cabaret, romantic adagio from South Pacific. You will move from simple tendu through complex calypso rhythms, to magnificent grand allegro. This is the CD to take on the road, enjoy in your class or use in your private daily practice. It will leave you smiling and whistling. 27 tracks in all



Inspired by Music CD - David Stein and Kristine Elliott
A new compact disc full of inspired playing. David Stein and Kristine Elliott have worked together in San Francisco for over ten years and have used this rapport to create this wonderful CD. Mr. Stein draws on his vast experience as a composer, arranger, and dance accompanist. Ms. Elliott has fifteen years of teaching experience and presently teaches at Stanford University and American Ballet Theaters summer program. This clear and distinctive performance of classical compositions is easy to follow. David uses classical melodies which are not as familiar or used as often in ballet class. The strong and rich sound of his playing makes this CD an important part of every dance studio’s music library



Inspired by Opera CD - David Stein and Kristine Elliott
On this 71 minute compact disc, David Stein & Kristine Elliott use music from famous operas to create an exquisite musical tapestry. Aida, La Boheme, Carmen, and Turandot are just a few of the 26 different selections arranged for a complete ballet class. Each selection is repeated for both sides at the barre or several groups in the center. 26 tracks in all



Inspired by Symphony CD - Kristine Elliott and David Stein
Tchaikovsky, Strauss and Beethoven are just a few of many different composers represented in this ballet class CD which is inspired by great symphonic works. Each selection is carefully arranged with a four count introduction and even phrasing to compliment a ballet exercise. The extra long selections offer plenty of music for repetitions and long exercises. This is the fourth volume in the “Inspired By” series created by Kristine Elliott



The Joy of Ballet Double Length CD - Lynn Stanford
Lynn Stanford recorded hundreds of hours of distinctive music for dance classes. “The Joy of Ballet”, containing all original improvisations without vocal instruction, shows Lynn at the beginning of his career. 23 bands of solo piano music.



Music for Ballet Class Vol. 1 CD - Vladimir Karpov and Tamara Dovgan
In the tradition of the Russian Vaganova style of teaching, the music on this CD is designed for an intermediate ballet class. The three Grand Allegro tracks along with four Dance Combination tracks make this a very flexible CD. This simple easy to follow music is what you expect to be used in any ballet class. Vladimir Karpov is a world renowned dancer and teacher and the pianist, Tamara Dovgan, is an accomplished performer in Canada as well as Russia. This CD is truly like a concert performance



Marina Stolyar - Music for Ballet CD
A wonderful collection of classical melodies played in an upbeat style. Lots of melodies which are not normally played for ballet class. Many selections are unfamiliar compositions by Minkus. This CD is a great change of pace and all classical music.A good way to broaden your students' exposure to classical music. Everyone will love dancing to this CD



Master Class Double Length CD - David Howard and Lynn Stanford
A double length album of 25 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. New original music without vocal instruction in that great Stanford style



Covent Garden Class CD - David Howard and Steven Mitchell
This warm collection of thirty-two compositions is a tribute to an area in London called Covent Garden. It is the main arts area in London and this compact disc blends together many different musical types to create a classroom atmosphere reminiscent of this artistic haven. Each selection on this 62 minute CD is played with the usual flair like stop time and big sweeping melodies that are so important to David Howard’s ballet class. The CD starts off with the very familiar nocturne from Midsummer Night’s Dream for Plie and continues with the equally familiar ‘Waltz in A flat’ by Brahms for the slow Tendu. The remaining selections offer many familiar melodies from Puccini, Donizetti, Strauss and Mendelssohn to name just a few. The tracks are not repeated and in the traditional David Howard style, several selections at the barre contain an extra eight counts for bending forward and back



Return to Covent Garden CD - David Howard & Steven Mitchell
Another great inspiring collection of original and familiar solo piano melodies from Steven Mitchell. He is clearly one of the top pianists in ballet accompaniment today. Originally made for a video of David Howard’s class which never was produced, this music matches David Howard’s class perfectly. This CD is a sequel to their first collaboration on the Danceables label, and it contains plenty of melodies for every step in a ballet class



Solo - Music for Ballet Class - Steven Mitchell
“Solo” is the first recording by Steven Mitchell that has not been directed by a dance teacher. Steven’s perfect sense of timing and rhythm have helped him create a compact disc which is suited to any ballet class. The thirty different tracks contain less familiar music from ballets like Coppelia, Le Corsaire and Fille ma Gradee. Also included are melodies by Handel, Donizetti, Delibes and several less known composers creating a unique mixture of songs. This is the perfect CD to use when you need a break from the usual music for ballet class. The tracks are not repeated and most selections at the barre contain eight additional counts at the end of the exercise for bending forward and back. This is very similar to the David Howard style of ballet class. . Steven credits Anna Marie Holmes for bring him volumes of music from Russia which were used for some of the more unfamiliar melodies on this 61 minute compact disc



A Trip to Italy CD - Steven Mitchell and Joyce Hammann
These twenty-six unrepeated melodies from Italy and Italian style American melodies combine music to create an inspiring ballet class. The blending of violin and solo piano bring a new feel to ballet class music. From soaring melodies to lively tarantellas and songs about love, this is familiar music everyone will want to dance to. One reviewer in New York said, "Unbelievably beautiful!



More Music for Ballet Class Single Length CD - Lynn Stanford
Revolutionized the entire aspect of music for ballet class. Twenty extra-long unrepeated bands capture Lynn's most creative improvisational melodies. Cover notes suggest uses for each selection - such as a quick waltz used for fouette and Pas de Bourree



Moving with Music Vol. 1 Double Length CD - Amanda Lee Falkenberg
These expressive and musical compositions are loosely arranged in a ballet class format. Instead of using dance steps these compositions are identified by their tempo. This inspiring music is perfect for short exercises which are done twice because each selection is repeated within the same track. Straight from the Australian Ballet this music will give your class a lift



In Sync Music CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 43 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



The Magic Wand Music CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 30 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



Micky's Kiss Music CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 45 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



My Favorite Ballet Class Music CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 43 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



Pas de Chat Music CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 50 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



Princess at the Ballet Music CD - Lisa Harris
What a collection of songs Lisa Harris has put on this CD of music for ballet class. From Beethoven to Paul McCartney, this title contains all sorts of music. Lisa has even thrown in melodies for TV shows and Broadway plays. Everyone will recognize at least one of the melodies and enjoy dancing to it. There are several tracks for each exercise at the barre and many different rhythms for center combinations. You can use this CD all year long and never get tired of it. 39 tracks in all



Solo Piano Music CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 63 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



Steinway's Favorites Music CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 48 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



Tendu Music CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 48 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



Variations Music CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 39 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions



Impressions Music CD - Lisa Harris
A double length compact disc with 34 repeated solo piano melodies for a complete ballet class. It offers a unique collection of original and familiar music without singing or vocal instructions.



Legends Music CD - Master Teachers of Dance - Nancy Bielski and Whit Kellogg
This CD title highlights the teaching methods of this legendary teacher of dance. It is designed with extra long tracks for the high endurance class taught by Nancy Bielski. A double length compact disc with 31 unrepeated solo piano melodies which offers a unique collection of original, familiar and classical music without vocal instructions by Whit Kellogg.



Legends Music CD - Master Teachers of Dance - Larry Long and Lucina Paner
Presenting a new series called "Legends" that is devoted to master teachers of dance. On this compact disc, Lucina paner offers a sample of the classical and familiar music she plays at the Ruth Page Foundation School in Chicago. These selections are specially chosen to fit a ballet class taught by master teacher Larry Long, director of the Ruth Page Foundation School. All of the selections on this compact disc are repeated for exercises on both sides at the barre or several groups in the center.



Legends Music CD - Master Teachers of Dance - Suki Schorer and Whit Kellogg
This new addition in a series highlighting the teaching methods of legendary teachers of dance presents Suki Schorer in a complete ballet class. The double length compact disc with 29 repeated solo piano melodies is designed for a complete ballet class and offers a unique collection of familiar and classical music, without vocal instructions, performed by Whit Kellogg. On the accompanying one-hour video, Suki Schorer, a legendary teacher in New York City, and four young dancers demonstrate each exercise of a beginning pointe class.



Live - Piano Pieces for Ballet Class CD - Marina Surgan
This wonderful collection of original music is inspiring to dance to and easy to follow. Each exercise has at least two different compositions, so there is plenty of variety for any ballet class. Marina Surgan was born in Russia and in presently a pianist at Canada’s National Ballet School. She has composed music for the Cecchetti Grade Examinations as well as recording music for the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition. This is her original ‘Live’ music for any level of training. 51 tracks in all



Moving with Music Vol. 2 Double Length CD - Amanda Lee Falkenberg
This second volume of original melodies by Amanda Falkenberg is arranged for a complete ballet class. Each selection has been named for a suggested ballet step. These long unrepeated tracks are perfect for longer exercises and the music was created for more advanced dancers. This music will challenge your students and make them better dancers



Moving with Music Vol. 3 Double Length CD - Amanda Lee Falkenberg
On the third volume in this series of original melodies for ballet class, Amanda Falkenberg offers long unrepeated compositions for center exercises and short dances. Use this CD to supplement the music in your class and offer your students the chance to perform long combinations. The rugged terrain of Australia is juxtaposed to the beauty of ballet on the CD covers in this series. This is reflective of the style and character of this music.



Music for Ballet Class - Darla Hoover and Joe Morra
These beautifully recorded simple improvisations offer many energetic fast tempos for barre work and center. This CD does not contain repeated tracks but offers long tangos, waltzes and grand allegros along with music for Pique Turns and Fouettes. Darla Hoover, a former dancer with the New York City Ballet, directs this class.



Music for Ballet Class Double Length CD - Muriel Stuart and Lynn Stanford
Honoring Miss Stuart's fifty years of professional ballet teaching. Repeated bands of 22 improvisational melodies by Lynn Stanford for TWO complete classes. Gentle and lyrical in the great tradition of ballet music



Music for Ballet Lovers Vol. 1 CD - Yoshi Gurwell and Alexei Moskalenko
This straight-forward accompaniment for ballet class is perfect for students who need to focus on the steps. With easy to follow melodies and clear rhythms, this CD offers a collection of solo piano classical music arranged for a complete ballet class. For variety, Rond De Jambe En L’air is a duet for trumpet and piano. Use this music when you want to challenge your students with hard steps because it is so easy to follow. 36 tracks in all



New Piano Music for Ballet Class I Double Length CD - Peggy Burks and Patience Craft
This lively and energetic CD of solo piano music sounds like a harpsichord at times and a waltzing dance band at others. From Nashville, Tennessee Patience Craft offers her own compositions for a complete ballet class. The tracks for the Barre are unrepeated however there are two tracks for each exercise in the center. This would be the perfect CD for a class with a quick Barre and a focus on the center



New Piano Music for Ballet Class II Double Length CD - Peggy Burks and Patience Craft
The second volume by Patience Craft has a much richer tone suited for older dancers. The energy of the first volume is still present in this new CD which contains expanded tracks at the Barre and in the Center. Most of the exercises have two musical versions with many allegro selections in the Center. This music offers an opportunity to challenge the students' endurance with several tracks around four minutes long.






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