momstown Milton attends the VIP Movie Screening of Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes

momstown Milton members had the opportunity this weekend to attend a VIP screening of Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes DVD being released February 26, 2013. 

The screening was held at Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto.  It was a wonderful event that had many little girls dancing up a storm.  It was amazing to see girls of all ages dressed in their tutus and tiaras.

 

As we walked into the foyer, we quickly realized we were walking into every future ballerinas dream come true.  Two beautiful dancers taught our little ones some steps to introduce them to ballet. It was obvious to us all how much the little Princesses enjoyed this part of the event.  

There were yummy snacks including pink popcorn and sugar cookies shaped as ballet slippers.  

Making our little girls squeal with delight, was the beautiful Barbie™ posing for pictures with our little ballerinas.  Some little girls stood in line waving and saying hello as they couldn’t wait for their turn to meet her.  Barbie™ was really wonderful and made sure to acknowledge every child who spoke with her and made them feel as special as they all are.

Before the movie started, the director of Canada’s National Ballet School, Mavis Staines, gave us a little info about their wonderful school.  Canada’s National Ballet School is the only ballet school in North America that “provides elite dance training, academic instruction and residential care on the same campus”.  They offer dancers of all ages the opportunity to make their dreams come true.

You could feel the excitement in the air as the lights went down and Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes began.  The adventure stars Kristyn, a ballerina who has big dreams.  She is given a pair of pink ballet shoes to wear that whisks her and her best friend to a magical land.  In this land she must dance in her favorite ballets to defeat the evil Snow Queen and to find her way back home.  As a person who has never attended the ballet, it was very interesting to learn a little background on ballets such as Giselle and Swan Lake. 

The movie really placed emphasis on believing in yourself and never giving up on your dreams.  Kristyn would feel the music and allow her heart to lead her.  In doing so her dreams became reality.  This is a very important lesson to teach our children, whether they want to become dancers, doctors or teachers.  If they work hard and believe in themselves, anything is possible.

If you've got a Barbie™ or a dance lover in your house, the Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes DVD would be a perfect addition to their movie collection. Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes is the latest release which will be available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on February 26th, 2013.

Barbie™ has also introduced a line up of dolls, accessories and a playset which allow girls to recreate some of their favourite scenes from the film. A must have is the Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes as Kristyn Farraday™. Two in one, girls can simply twist the doll and her skirt reverses for a magical transformation!

The fun is not over yet. Our little aspiring dancers will have a chance to dance to their own beat at our very own momstown Milton Music and Motion event featuring Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes on March 10th! 

We'll have a ballet / dance demo led by The Dance Class for boys and girls, crafts songs and more.... including a chance to win your very own copy of the Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes DVD! 

If you are not a member yet but would like to join us please register for a 6 week FREE trial membership in order to RSVP to this event on our calendar. 

 This Blog was written by Angela Hickman - mother of 2, momstown Milton member and blogger - Mommy TimeOut.