BALLET CLASS CD LIST:

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Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 1

Order# BR01

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 1
Jonathan Bellman, Pianist
Memorable music for ballet class that inspires and supports!

Dr. Bellman's background as musicologist contributes to the range

of culturally diverse compositions on this CD. The selections were

chosen for flexible usage in classes with a Polonaise, Tango, and

Waltz as choices for pirouettes.

 

 

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 2

Order# BR03

 

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 2
Curtis A. Probel, Pianist

Outstanding music, excellent tempi, over 2000 sold!
Mr. Probel has created versatile music that is direct and

energetic in rhythmic structure. This CD offers Rags, lyrical

Adagios, and bouncing Allegros that are thoroughly American

in musical approach.

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 3

Order# BR04

 

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 3
Roberto Pace, Pianist
Romantic interpretations by a contemporary composer!
Mr. Pace provides an eclectic mix to include a Blues Adagio at the

barre, a Bolero for jumps, Polkas, Tangos, and a lush Waltz for

pirouettes. This CD is both classical and emotional in style.

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 4

Order# BR07

Original Compositions For Ballet Class, Vol. 4
Stephen J. Mato, Pianist
Full sound, high energy ballet class accompaniment!

Mr. Mato's considerable class experience has produced a wide

range of rhythms and textures to delight any age. This CD boasts

6 Allegro tracks for jumps along with a Mazurka, Tarantella,

Polonaise, and beautiful melodic Waltzes.

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Volume 5

Order# BR09

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 5

Anthony J. Patterson, Pianist

A joyous concert for your ballet classes!

Mr. Patterson is a concert pianist and a composer, and the meld of

his talents is a real treat for both teachers and students.  This CD is

classical in style with excellent Barre tempi and 6 Allegro tracks for

jump combinations.  The mood is choreographic and joyous with

long, repeated tracks.

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Volume 6

Order# BR10

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 6

Anthony J. Patterson, Pianist

Music that will MOVE you, the choreographer's choice!

Mr. Patterson's music motivates, inspires, and delights with jaunty

allegros and beautifully developed musical compositions. The

strengths of this CD include a robust Mazurka for pirouettes and

a multi-track Bolero for one of the Grand Allegros. There are 8

tracks for jump combinations on this CD.

 

 

 

Order# BR14

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 7

Curtis A. Probel, Pianist

Creativity and sophisticated fun in a contemporary style!

Mr. Probel uses diverse rhythms and dynamic support to facilitate

class exercises in a very fun style. The Bossa Nova and Rumba

pieces are extraordinary and guaranteed to energize with or without

the added percussion tracks. The adagios are beautifully emotional,

the waltzes sweeping, the jumps bouncy.

 

 

 

Order# BR16

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 8

Steve Larson, Pianist

Distinctive, wonderful, and dynamic music!

Mr. Larson has written excellent music that will float your spirit

and propel your dancers to sing with their bodies. Diverse rhythms provide engaging choices for pirouettes and jumps.  The Barre and Centre tracks are generous in length for whatever student level

that you choose. The three additional midi tracks are very fun! 

 

 

 

Order# BR18

 

 

 

 

Original Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 9

Steve Larson, Pianist

Musicianship and creativity that frame your class dynamics!

Mazurkas, Tangos, Rags, and Waltzes in abundance to support

your class choices with rhythms that best support the movements.

Mr. Larson's experience and love of the art form can be heard

in his music. The tracks are long and this CD can be used for all

levels. There are four additional midi tracks if the mood of class

allows! 

 

 

 

The Classics For Ballet Class

Order# BR05

 

 

 

The Classics For Ballet Class
Lynne Haeseler, Pianist

Great music, unusual selections by the classical masters!

Dr. Haeseler plays music by Albeníz, Beethoven, Chopin,

Debussy, Gottschalk, Joplin, Liszt, Moszkowski, Scarlatti,

and Wagner with a variety of tempi for jumps. This CD is

suitable for all levels of ballet technique classes.

 

 

 

 

Order# BR13

 

 

 

Melodies from Russia
Sofia Pavlova, Pianist

Russian and Slavic melodies played with zest and love!

Music for this CD comes from traditional and folk sources and

includes gypsy and Jewish music as well. Ms. Pavlova provides

strong rhythmic support with long repeated tracks. Waltzes,

Mazurkas, Lezginka, and Tango provide choices for pirouettes

and jumps. This CD is inspiringly danceable and fun!

 

 

 

Order# BR17

 

 

 

From Waltz to Charleston
Lynne Haeseler, Pianist

Enjoy the tunes and energy of this captivating era!

Dr. Haeseler has compiled a wonderful collection of pieces from

this entertaining and provocative time period. Familiar Americana

songs glide by next to more classical favorites. The Charlestons

and Rags are fun and energizing! This CD boasts long centre

tracks and lots of choices for jumps.

 

 

 

Order# BR11

 

 

Holidays & Celebration
Curtis A. Probel, Pianist

A multi-cultural CD that includes Chinese songs,

Jewish music and lots of Christmas!

Christmas, Jewish, Chinese, and African-American music has been chosen, for a multi-cultural approach to December or July classes.

 Mr. Probel plays wonderfully with his distinctive and fun style. 

This CD has full class format with repeated tracks. There are 7

Allegro tracks for jump combinations on this CD.

 

 

From Northern Ballet Theatre, UK

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Order# CH 01

 

 

Modern Ballet Studio Melodies

Christopher N. Hobson, Pianist

Melodies arranged from film, TV, and Musical Theatre- fun!

Mr. Hobson brings his experience playing for Northern Ballet Theatre in the UK to this very joyful and entertaining CD. Several tracks are lightly augmented with midi. Lots of well-loved tunes.

 

 

 

Rudy Apffel Music

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Order# RAM04

 

 

 

Music for Ballet Class, Vol. 4

Rudy Apffel, Pianist

Expressive music choices played beautifully and passionately!

This CD provides both contemporary and classical music choices.

Mr. Apffel provides long tracks, several played with associate,

Nicholas Lado. Experience, expression, and fine technique add

up to an excellent CD.

 

 

 

 

Order# RAM05

 

 

 

Music for Ballet Class, Vol. 5

Rudy Apffel, Pianist

Classical music, extended tracks, lush interpretations!

Here is a CD filled with great music, selected from the

perspective of decades in the classroom as well as scholarly

passion. The repertoire choices are diverse and colorful with

long tracks for both barre and centre. Mr. Apffel commands

the piano to his bidding.

 

 

 

Order# RAM06

 

 

 

Music for Ballet Class, Vol. 6

Rudy Apffel, Pianist

Classical repertoire, impressive pianist, remarkably played!

Mr. Apffel has provided beautiful, fresh, and exciting music in

a format designed to accommodate barre combinations on both

sides with extended centre tracks to be used for groups and on

diagonal. It is wonderful music that is remarkably played!

 

 

 

Order# RAM07

 

 

 

Music for Ballet Class, Vol. 7

Rudy Apffel, Pianist

From San Francisco with experience and sensitivity!

This CD is fun and fulfilling! Mr. Apffel understands the needed character of the music to propel and support the dancer. Many

of the long centre tracks are played with associate, Nicholas

Ladov, providing a high energy, nearly orchestral texture that repeatedly offers inspiration.

 

 

Danceables

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Order# SM08

 

 

 

Music and Mistle Toes

Steven V. Mitchell, Pianist

Contemporary and traditional Christmas songs!

Mr. Mitchell's long awaited Christmas CD is special, not only

for his wonderful style and musicianship, but for all of the

contemporary holiday songs that he has included. You'll love "Rudolph's Hot Red Tango" for Fondu, "Sleigh Ride" for

Petit Allegro, and "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" for Tours.

 

 

Sud Reportage

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Order# SRP47

 

 

Touve, Opus 2 for Ballet Class

Touve R. Ratovondrahety, Pianist

Composer for Roland Petit, Pianist for the Paris Opera Ballet!

Mr. Ratovondrahety provides wonderful compositions to delight

teachers and students.  The style of this CD is both classical and

contemporary. Drawing from a sophisticated musical palette,

Touve's music brightens the imagination.

 

 

 

 

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