Thursday, June 17, 2010

Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD Review and Giveaway




Kaelyn is quite the girly girl. She loves having her hair done and lately, all she wants to wear are sundresses (or as she calls them, her princess dresses). She's also very much into dancing, especially when she sees any sort of ballet on the television. That's why I was very excited when I came across Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake.

Having daughters who love to dance, producers, Stephanie Troeller and Mary Kate Mellow found the inspiration they needed to create the Prima Princessa DVD series. Between their deep desire to bring the beauty and wonder of ballet into the lives of young children, and the goal to inspire a trend in children's programming towards the arts....they have put together a series that will raise the bar of entertainment to be culturally and intellectually enriching as well as fun! Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake is a 40 minute DVD perfect for any little princess.

When the Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD arrived, I was very excited to watch it with Kaelyn. I had a feeling she would just love it...and I was right! It's one of her favorite things to watch now.

There are short clips of the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet performing excerpts from Swan Lake. It's narrated by a cute cartoon fairy ballerina, Prima Princessa. Between acts, Prima Princessa guides a group of little girls through ballet steps and what the term is for each. This is probably Kaelyn's favorite part! She enjoys the cartoon character, as well as dancing along with the little girls and learning the steps and terms.


She gets dancing around our living room and even includes her brother and dolls! :)

I love how kid-friendly this DVD is. It's educational, fun and interactive. Kaelyn is only two, and still has a blast watching and dancing along. I know this will be a favorite around our house for many years to come!

Do you have a little one who loves to be a princess or dance? If so, I would definitely recommend checking out the adorable Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake.

Also, be sure to check out their informative website. It offers everything from coloring pages to a Ballet Dictionary!

Buy It: You can purchase Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake on Amazon.com for $6.99, as well as in select Target and Toys R Us stores. They also have two more titles, "Prima Princessa Presents The Nutcracker" and "Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty" coming out soon.

Win It: One lucky reader is going to win their very own copy of Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake!

Mandatory Entry - To enter, visit Prima Princessa and leave a comment letting me know something you learned.

Extra Entries: (Only valid after the mandatory entry has been completed. Leave 1 comment for each extra entry you choose to complete)

1. 2 extra entries- subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (found along the side column) and leave TWO comments letting me know.

2. 5 extra entries- blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and Prima Princessa) and leave FIVE comments with the URL to that post.

3. 3 extra entries- Grab my 'Gearing Up For Summer' event button and leave THREE comments with the URL to your blog.

4. 2 extra entries- Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You can tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste:

Win the adorable Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD for your little princess @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/2g2stdq Ends 7/8 RT PLS


5. 1 extra entry- Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

6. 1 extra entry- Become a Fan/Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

7. 1 extra entry- Sign up for the Prima Princessa e-mail Newsletter

8. 1 extra entry- Share about this giveaway on Facebook Share

9. 1 extra entry- Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect

10. Enter any of my other current giveaways. Leave me a comment on which one(s)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

Leave one comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end July 8th and is open to the US Only!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided at no cost by Prima Princessa. My honest opinions have been given and may differ from others**

145 comments:

  1. I learned that their daughters inspired the creation of this DVD.

    vickysue4@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  2. I subscribe

    vickysue4@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  3. I subscribe

    vickysue4@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. I am a fan on FB

    vickysue4@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. I follow you on Google Friend

    vickysue4@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. I learned that the fairy narrates the story so that the kids will understand what each ballet is really about!

    ReplyDelete
  7. I entered the hayneedle giveaway

    vickysue4@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. I learned that they've got descriptions of everything they go over in the video on their website which is great!
    katidyd at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  9. google follower
    katidyd at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  10. email subscriber 1
    katidyd at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  11. email subscriber 2
    katidyd at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  12. I learn that an Arabesque means when one stands on one leg with the other leg extended straight back.

    Donna
    dwarrington1@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. I subscribe through e-mail

    Donna
    dwarrington1@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  14. I subscribe through e-mail -2

    Donna
    dwarrington1@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  15. I follow you on Twitter as 2Cats2See and I tweeted the following: Win the adorable Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD for your little princess @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/2g2stdq Ends 7/8 RT PLS

    http://twitter.com/2Cats2See

    Donna
    dwarrington1@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. I follow you on Twitter as 2Cats2See and I tweeted the following: Win the adorable Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD for your little princess @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/2g2stdq Ends 7/8 RT PLS

    http://twitter.com/2Cats2See

    Donna
    dwarrington1@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  17. I'm a facebook fan.

    Donna Hufman Warrington
    dwarrington1@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. I follow your blog

    Donna
    dwarrington1@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. I've signed up for Prima Princess' newsletter

    Donna
    dwarrington1@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  20. I learned that the DVD has clips of Swan Lake preformed by the Paris Opera Ballet

    ReplyDelete
  21. Fan/Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

    ReplyDelete
  22. entered Maxi-Cosi Perle Stroller

    ReplyDelete
  23. entered Lunch Punch Sandwich Cutters

    ReplyDelete
  24. entered $50 Gift Card from Family Dollar

    ReplyDelete
  25. entered $35 or less item of choice from Fantasy Jewelry Box

    ReplyDelete
  26. entered Donvier Ice Cream Maker from Cuisipro

    ReplyDelete
  27. entered Madline's Great Adventures DVD

    ReplyDelete
  28. entered Curious Chef Kids Cookie Turner

    ReplyDelete
  29. entered Handbag of Choice from Handbag Heaven

    ReplyDelete
  30. entered Baby Banz Bucket Hat and Sunglasses Combo Set

    ReplyDelete
  31. entered Black Diamond Cleaners

    ReplyDelete
  32. That there are a lot of different tutu's!!!
    jtfilleman@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  33. entered Personalized Lunch Box OR 5 Personalized Coloring Books from Frecklebox

    ReplyDelete
  34. entered High quality Bag/Luggage from High Sierra Sport Company

    ReplyDelete
  35. entered Little Tikes Spray and Rescue Fire Truck

    ReplyDelete
  36. entered Easy Lunchbox System from EasyLunchBoxes.com

    ReplyDelete
  37. entered Hayneedle KidKraft Big Top Covered Wooden Sandbox

    ReplyDelete
  38. I learned that this dvd is made to inspire children to love ballet!

    amanda dot shoulders at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  39. I learned that saute means "to hop" in French and is added to the name of a dance step to indicate that the step is performed while jumping. (I've only heard that term used in reference to cooking!)

    ReplyDelete
  40. There are coloring books on the website!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  41. I am your facebook fan!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  42. I follow you via GFC!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  43. I entered the little tykes spray & rescue fire truck giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  44. I entered the black diamond cleaners giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  45. I entered the curious chef giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  46. I entered the madeline giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  47. I entered the doniver ice cream maker giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  48. I entered the maxi-cosi perle stroller giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  49. It gets your child engaged in the movements, while teaching basic ballet terminology. There is also coloring pages on the website.
    rebeccaw2005 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  50. I subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail
    rebeccaw2005 at hotmail dot com
    #1

    ReplyDelete
  51. I subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail
    rebeccaw2005 at hotmail dot com
    #2

    ReplyDelete
  52. I follow via gfc
    rebeccaw2005 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  53. I entered the Hasbro Toys Review and Giveaway
    rebeccaw2005 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  54. I entered the Maxi-Cosi Perle Stroller
    rebeccaw2005 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  55. http://twitter.com/beccaann38/status/16511328663
    Im following and I tweeted
    rebeccaw2005 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  56. http://twitter.com/beccaann38/status/16511328663
    Im following and I tweeted
    rebeccaw2005 at hotmail dot com
    #2

    ReplyDelete
  57. your child will learn basic ballet moves
    bwneyes100 AT hotmail DOT com

    ReplyDelete
  58. I learned that a demi-plié is a half bend of the knees.

    ReplyDelete
  59. i learned that Jete: A French term meaning “to throw". I can now use that one when my little one throws stuff lol

    seedqueen19(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  60. I just signed up for your emails
    seedqueen19(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  61. I just signed up for your emails
    seedqueen19(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  62. i entered the Maxi-Cosi giveaway
    seedqueen19(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  63. i entered the family dollar clothing giveaway
    seedqueen19(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  64. i entered the donvier ice cream maker giveaway
    seedqueen19(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  65. i entered the curious chef giveaway
    seedqueen19(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  66. I entered the hasbro toys giveaway
    seedqueen19(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  67. i entered the summer infant giveaway
    seedqueen19(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  68. I learend they have coloring books we can download

    ReplyDelete
  69. I follow you on Twitter (@jkgorcery) and I tweeted #1: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/16724381805

    ReplyDelete
  70. I follow you on Twitter (@jkgorcery) and I tweeted #2: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/16724381805

    ReplyDelete
  71. I follow via google friend connect

    ReplyDelete
  72. entered Madline's Great Adventures DVD

    ReplyDelete
  73. entered Summer Infant Travel Package

    ReplyDelete
  74. entered Me-In-Mind Children's Shoes

    ReplyDelete
  75. I learned that in Ballet speak, "Allegro" means Quick moving steps, often containing jumps, performed to a quick tempo of music.

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

    ReplyDelete
  76. #1 I subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

    ReplyDelete
  77. #2 I subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

    ReplyDelete
  78. #1 I follow you on Twitter and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/16827342085

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

    ReplyDelete
  79. #2 I follow you on Twitter and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/16827342085

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

    ReplyDelete
  80. I entered your High quality Bag/Luggage from High Sierra Sport Company.giveaway.
    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

    ReplyDelete
  81. I entered your Frecklebox Giveaway.
    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

    ReplyDelete
  82. I learned that Allongé means To stretch, to elongate, usually referring to stretching and straightening a leg or arm.

    mommybknowsbest(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  83. I subscribe to your emails #1

    mommybknowsbest(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  84. I subscribe to your emails #2

    mommybknowsbest(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  85. Following you on FB

    mommybknowsbest(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  86. Follow you on GFC

    mommybknowsbest(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  87. My 4yo daughter is just finishing up her first year of ballet/tap. She loves it!
    We have the Prima Princessa Swan Lake and my daughter loves the way it shows the real moves and then shows how the kids perform those moves.

    ReplyDelete
  88. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  89. I learned there's lots of links to find ballet schools and where or how to make a tutu, carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  90. entered Keurig Special Edition Brewing System Giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  91. dt
    http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/16985250383

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

    ReplyDelete
  92. I learned that the DVD teaches you basic ballet terminology!

    ReplyDelete
  93. #1 I follow you & tweeted - http://twitter.com/lkim496/status/17256176572

    ReplyDelete
  94. #2 I follow you & tweeted - http://twitter.com/lkim496/status/17256176572

    ReplyDelete
  95. Entered Black Diamond giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  96. Entered Kokopax Carrier giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  97. Entered Madeline DVD giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  98. Entered Summer Infant Travel Package giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  99. Entered Family Dollar giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  100. Allegro: Quick moving steps, often containing jumps, performed to a quick tempo of music.
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  101. GFC follower
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  102. subscribe via email #1
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  103. entered madeline DVD giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  104. entered sunskinz shirt giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  105. entered donvier ice cream maker giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  106. entered summer infant travel package giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  107. entered keurig giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  108. entered handbag heaven giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  109. entered baby banz set giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  110. entered fantasy jewelry box giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  111. entered family dollar giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  112. I learned that the DVD has real performances by the Paris Opera Ballet.

    ReplyDelete
  113. entered eUndies.com giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  114. I entered the cuisinpro compact herb keeper giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  115. I learned how to make a tutu!
    valblaisdell at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  116. Entered Lunch Punch
    valblaisdell at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  117. Entered Family Dollar GC givaway
    valblaisdell at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  118. Entered Hasbro Popcorn playdoh giveway
    valblaisdell at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  119. I visited their website and learned that they offer downloadable princess coloring pages!

    hawaiismn(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  120. entered Play-Doh Poppin' Movie Snacks giveaway
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  121. Hello, I learned that this DVD is filled with many educational bits that really can offer your child a comprehensive introduction to ballet. Thanks for a great giveaway!
    trishden948(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete