The Toy Castle - Birthday Bash

Product Description Join Ballerina, Soldier, China Doll, Rag Doll, and other delightful storybook characters as they dance, play, and learn about friendship, self-esteem, and expressing their feelings. Hailed by critics as a superb introduction to the beauty, grace, and storytelling qualities of ballet, this award-winning live action public television series nurtures an appreciation for dance, promotes positive character development, and encourages creative expression. Everybody loves a party, especially at the Toy Castle, where all the toys magically come to life. Put on your dancing shoes and join beautiful Ballerina, handsome Soldier, playful Rag Doll and the other delightful storybook characters as they share the gifts of friendship and thoughtfulness. The Toy Castle is a critically acclaimed live-action series performed by members of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Narrative storytelling, dance, music and mime combine to create a unique fantasy world that will unleash the power of the imagination. Toy Castle is the first childrens DVD series to display the American Public Television brand! Twelve Heartwarming Ballet Stories: Birthday Bash; Perfectly Perfect Party; Happy Birthday to Me; Not Your Party; Pick a Picnic; Ruby; Rag Dolls Gift; No Birthday; Surprise Party; Birthday Blunder; Little Rag Doll; Meow Meows Birthday. Extra Features: Learn to dance with your favorite Toy Castle characters-Petits Jetes Without Arms, Petits Jetes With Arms, Waltz for Two, Balancees, Super Stretch. French language track; DVD-Rom Extra Features: Video clips, Stories, Puzzles, Coloring Book, I Spy, and more! (DVD compatible computer required). Review Brightly colored costumes, constant movement and sweet storylines will keep young ones entertained." --TV Guide "Takes children's programming to a higher level, ambitiously trying to cultivate a generation of performing arts lovers." --dvdtown.com EDITOR'S CHOICE, Best of 2006. --Booklist About the Director Katherines artistic career began as a director of film and television programs, more than 25 years ago, as senior partner and creative instigator for Sound Venture Productions. Some of my work include: The Group of Seven-Art for a Nation, Canvas of Conflict, Whole Notes, Footnotes, Homes by Design, the Gemini award- series The Toy Castle, Super 8 The Art of Making It! CBCs Bold Arts Channel, and others.