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Calling all prima ballerinas!

Event Guideand

Activity Suggestions

Slip on those dancing shoes!

What can possibly be fancier than a ballerina? In her latest escapade, Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet, Fancy Nancy dances in a ballet recital with her good friend Bree and their ballet class. Although she doesn’t get the role of one of the mermaids, she still turns in a star performance.

With Fancy Nancy’s recital as inspiration, we’ve spun together this event kit complete with name tags, reproducible activities, a tiara*, and reusable stickers* to transform your guests from fancy little ones into prima ballerinas. We’ve provided all the right steps t0 help them put on their own dance recital.

Be prepared for lots and lots of twirling!

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EVENT SUGGESTIONSHere are a few simple suggestions to get you started on planning your ballet extravaganza.

Fortunately, we have insider access to Madame Lucille, ballet guru (and Fancy Nancy’s ballet teacher), who gave us helpful tips for putting on a standing ovation–worthy event!

VIP invitations: Use the template in this booklet to create event invitations to distribute in the weeks leading up to your extravaganza. Fill in the event details, photocopy, cut along the dotted lines, and send to everyone on your guest list.

Warm-up exercise: Be sure to stock up on all the essentials for hosting your ballerina event. Each budding ballerina will need markers/crayons, construction paper, and costume props such as tulle, ribbons, boas, tiaras, etc.

Scenery: Be sure to have a designated space where budding ballerinas can practice their dance moves. Set up a row of chairs or a table for little ones to hold on to for balance. A large mirror is a great item to create a real studio feel. And don’t forget to decorate with plenty of tulle and ribbons!

Casting: Be a gracious hostess by greeting each of your guests and introducing them to one another so that everyone feels welcome and a part of the group. After all, a recital takes teamwork! Make personalized name tags using the template in this booklet.

Praiseworthy gift: After the final curtsy, bid adieu to guests with flowers from a bouquet (either handpicked or handmade out of construction paper). It’s a great way to say thank you for coming and that you appreciate their participation in the event.



VIP (THAT’S FANCY FOR VERY IMPORTANT PERSON) INVITATIONSUse these invitations to get out the word about your grandiose (that’s fancy for extra fancy) event!

Simply fill in the details, photocopy, cut along the dotted lines, and distribute to as many people as you’d like.

YOU’RE INVITED to a grand ballet recital!

Place:

Date:

Time:

RSVP:Come in your fanciest costume (tutus and ballet slippers

welcome) and be ready to swoop, sway, and swirl!



YOU’RE INVITED to a grand ballet recital!

Place:

Date:

Time:

RSVP:Come in your fanciest costume (tutus and ballet slippers

welcome) and be ready to swoop, sway, and swirl!

Event Hostess: copy onto Avery #5163Reproducible Name Tags

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BALLERINA LINGOThe world of ballet is filled with fabulous French words. How chic! Get to know the lingo (that’s a fancy word for language) by matching these words to their meanings. You’ll be sounding like a professional ballerina in no time!



1. CURTSY2. JETÉ3. BARRE4. ARABESQUE5. LEOTARD6. PIROUETTE7. RECITAL8. PLIÉ9. RELEVÉ

10. TUTU

A . A leap from one foot to the other

B. One leg stretched straight out to the back

C. A twirl while standing on the toe or ball of one foot

D. Ballet performance

E . To raise both heels to their points

F. To bend the knees

G. A fancy ballet skirt

H. A wooden railing used for dancers to warm up on

I. A graceful bow

J. Ballerina apparel

LEARN THE MOVESIn order to choreograph your recital, you’ll need to learn some moves! The first five positions displayed below are the basics that every ballerina needs to master to become a graceful dancer.

Instead of using a barre for balance, use a table or chair. Remember, practice makes perfect!

First Position

Place heels next to each other and turn your feet out only

as far as is comfortable.

Third Position

Place the heel of your right foot in front of the

arch of your left foot. Your feet should be touching.

Second Position

Now move your feet apart from each other, keeping with

the same position as in the first.

Fourth Position

From third position, slide your front foot forward.

Fifth Position

From fourth position, move the front foot back

toward you so the heel touches the toes of

your back foot.



MAGNIFICENT AS A MERMAIDFollow the instructions below to create the perfect ballerina accessory . . . a mermaid’s wand.

With your wand in hand, you’re sure to be the star of any recital!



You’ll need:Oak tag

12'' wooden dowel

Sand

Seashells

Glitter

Craft glue

Scissors

Here’s how:Cut out the starfish template and trace it onto a piece of colored oak tag. Then cut that out for a sturdy wand base.

Decorate the starfish by gluing seashells and sand to the front. Add some glitter for a shimmer effect.

Glue the tip of the dowel to the backside of the starfish. Enjoy your magnificent wand!

Safety note:This craft activity involves cutting and gluing. Please ask an adult for assistance.

CREATE A PERFORMANCE PROGRAMCreate a program for your attendees, informing them of all the important details about the recital.

Jazz it up using colored markers, a sprinkle of glitter, and some stickers. As a nice gesture, bake a delectable dessert for your guests to enjoy during intermission (that’s fancy for breaktime).



Safety note:This craft activity involves cutting and gluing. Please ask an adult for assistance.

(your name here)

PROUDLYPRESENTS

(name of your ballet)

BALLET RECITAL

Date:

Time:

Place:

PROGRAM

Warm-up

Performance (Act l)

INTERMISSION (Delicious refreshments provided)

Performance (Act II)

Final Curtsy (Standing ovations and bouquets are welcome)

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CAPTURE A MEMORYDisplay a photo or draw a picture from your recital using this fantastique (that’s fancy for amazing) picture frame.

Be sure to place it in a spot where everyone can see it! After all, you’re a star ballerina now!



(your name here)

PRIMA BALLERINASafety note:This craft activity involves cutting. Please ask an adult for assistance.

A COLORFUL CREATIONColor the image of Fancy Nancy below, adding your own embellishment

(that’s fancy for decoration) to the background.



GET THE LOOK (TAKE-HOME ACTIVITY)With ballerinas, it’s all about the costume! It’s the finishing touch, once you have the moves and the mind-set.

Follow these simple instructions for how to create an easy-to-make, fashionable tutu.



TWIRLING TUTUYou’ll need:

Elastic band

Scissors

Tulle

Ribbon

Here’s how:Measure a piece of elastic band around your waist.

Stretch the elastic band around a book or pot.

Cut a 14-inch strip of tulle.

Tie the strip at its halfway point around the elastic band. The tulle should hang from the elastic band.

Keep cutting and tying new strips of the same length next to each other until the elastic band is covered.

For an even fancier effect, tie pieces of ribbon along with the tulle or attach sequins throughout the tutu. Be prepared to look magnifique (that’s fancy for really beautiful)!

Safety note:This craft activity involves cutting. Please ask an adult for assistance.

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