Ballet Week: Recital Time!

Hey guys! Sadly, this is Ballet Week's last post:( But, the giveaway won't end until next Saturday, so you still have time to send me your entries and pictures for the Ballet Week Gallery ( which currently has no pictures:( )

But... Here is the video from Saige's recital! I hope you like it!

I really hope you enjoyed Ballet Week, and that it helped you find your inner dancer! But, this post is bittersweet.

I'm leaving.

I'll think about you guys all the time while I'm gone. I love blogging and always will. You guys will always be my cyber friends no matter what. And I'll take pictures.

Confused?

I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeppo, I'm going to Disney! And I'll be back to blogging next Sunday! So don't think I'm leaving for good. I just like messing with you! I leave Wednesday, and this will be my last post until I come back. Ruthie and Nina the Shark are coming, and I'll take tons of pictures! AND I'M GOING TO SEE REAL MANATEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I'll see you Sunday!

Ballet Week: Rehearse for the Recital!

 A recital is a show where dancers and/or musicians show off their talents. Usually they are at the end of a ballet session or a holiday or other special occasion. And we are going to put on a recital for the end of Ballet Week!

"Wow, Saige!" said Miss Ruthie, the dance teacher. "I think you should have a solo in the upcoming recital!"

"Really?" said Saige. "THANKS!"

 "And here is your costume!" Miss Ruthie cheered.
"I love it!" said Saige. "What song am I doing?"
"Swan Lake," replied Miss Ruthie.
"YEAH! I love that song!" Saige cheered. "Let's get to work!"

 For recital costumes, you can use the tutu craft from earlier this week, or any fancy dresses/skirts you have!

If you want your dolls to dance to classical music, Incompetech has some great FREE classical music, in addition to lots of other genres!

I've been in about 12 recitals, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

And a special announcement- Though Ballet Week was supposed to end today, I've decided to go on until tomorrow! The giveaway ends tomorrow too; I have one entry and no pictures for the Ballet Week Gallery! Please enter!

Bye Ballerinas!

Sorry Guys!

Sorry I missed the ballet week post yesterday and Wednesday! I started school yesterday, so I won't have as much time for everything, especially with four hours of homework a night, and at least an hour of studying. My hardest class is Honors French, but it comes easy to me so I'll be fine. Oh, and would you mind praying for my friend Cathleen, please? She just got her appendix out. She'll be fine though. She's a trooper;)

I'll have two for you tonight! 

Good luck to all who start/started school!

Nina:)

Prizes!

Here are NatKaya and Tarynn's prizes!

 I really hope you like it NatKaya!

And here is Tarynn's interview!


1.Who was your first doll?
Nicki and Julie, who we got for Christmas 2007.

2.Which dolls are on your wish list?

We have a variety of customized dolls on our wishlist, and hope to get them over the next few years.

3.What is your favorite thing about blogging?
Probably getting a comment or followers, or just hearing that people like our blog. Also, meeting new friends.

4.What is your favorite outfit from the new AG release?
The Brocade Holiday Dress for sure, although we'd have to see it in person before buying it.

5.How'd you get into blogging?

We had read a lot of blogs, and thought it would be fun to start our own.

Thanks Tarynn!

Ballet Week: How to Make A Ballet Barre

 At the beginning of every class, ballerinas stretch at the barre, which is, you guessed it, a bar attached to the wall of on two supports. And they are so easy to make!

 You will need:

• A wrapping paper roll
• Two boxes
• Tape

 1. If you'd like, decorate your barre. I did wood detailing on mine!

 2. Use the tape to attach the tube to your boxes.

 And voila, you have a barre!

Remember to enter the giveaway! Have a great day!

Ballet Week: How to Make a Doll Tutu and Special Surprise!

 Today for Ballet Week, we are going to make an iconic tutu! Though they are not worn to class/practice and pretty much only used for recitals, they are a symbol of ballet worldwide. (And since these are dolls, they can wear their tutus to class if you want!

 You'll need:

• Scissors
• Ribbon
• Tulle/sheer fabric
• Doll (for sizing)

 1. Cut your fabric into long strips (about an inch longer that your doll's leg, or mid-shin for Barbie/other fashion dolls).

 2. Take your ribbon...

 ...and tie it around your doll, leaving enough so it can be tied in a bow. Snip it.

 3. Begin tying your strips onto your ribbon, having the close together.

 And you're done!

Tie it on your doll. If you have a ballet leotard, that's awesome, but one piece suits and gymnastics leotards work. And you could alway use a shirt, too!

Now... Time for the SPECIAL SURPRISE!!!!

We are having...

A BALLET WEEK GIVEAWAY!

The winner gets an interview!

Mandatory entry: Send me an email at sugarbeet6@gmail.com saying what your favorite style of dance is!

Bonus Points:

• Subscribe to me on YouTube (ninatheshark)
• Email me a picture of your doll and one of the Ballet Week crafts you made (this is NOT a photo contest; the winner will be picked at random). All of the pictures I recieved will be posted this Saturday!
• Follow me on Instagram (ag_manatee) and say you're entering the giveaway

Good luck everyone! May the dolls be ever in your favor...

Ballet Week: How to Make Ballet Slippers

 Ballet Week is in full swing! So before you start ballet class, you need some ballet slippers! So why don't we make some?

 You'll Need

• Fabric (pink is best, but any color is fine)
• Needle
• Thread
• A pair of doll shoes (you need both shoes)
• A pen (or pencil, but no marker)
• Scissors
• A standard-size hair elastic (try to stay away from black; it bleeds easily)

Nina the Shark offered to help me, so you'll see her throughout the post!

 1. Trace two of each shoe onto the fabric.

 It's a good idea to draw a line in between which tracings came from what foot.

 2. Add an oval in the middle of one tracing from each foot. Make yours smaller than mine!!!!!

 3. Cut them out.

 4. Carefully cut out the circle on the feet with them. Now, for each foot, you have a doughnut piece and a solid piece.

 5. Sew them together. CAUTION: Needles are sharp. If you are not that experienced in sewing and/or you're on the younger side, you should have an adult help you and/or be present.

 6. Cut the hair elastic so it looks like this:

 7. Lay the elastic across the slipper and cut it to size.

 8. Sew it on.

9. Turn inside out and enjoy your new slippers! (Hint: There's a spoiler in this picture!)

I hope you enjoyed the first day of Ballet Week! I have a surprise tomorrow, so stray tuned!