Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps
| Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps | |
|---|---|
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| Created by |
Katharine Holabird & Helen Craig Mallory Lewis |
| Directed by | Davis Doi |
| Presented by | Moira Quirk |
| Voices of |
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| Theme music composer |
Mark Williamson (music) Judy Rothman (lyrics) |
| Opening theme | "Angelina Ballerina" by Kay Hanley |
| Composer(s) |
Andy Street (score) Mark Sayer-Wade (songs: music) Judy Rothman (songs: lyrics) Richard M. Sherman (music direction) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 40 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Jonathan Dern Paul Sabella Carol Monroe Mallory Lewis Brad Hood |
| Producer(s) | Robert Winthrop |
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
HIT Entertainment SD Entertainment WNET The Shari Lewis Company |
| Distributor | HIT Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | Milkshake! |
| Original release | September 5, 2009 – November 13, 2010 |
| Website | |
Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps is a British musical CGI animated television series that premiered on September 5, 2009 on PBS in the US. A continuation of the Angelina Ballerina series of children's books by Katharine Holabird, the author and Helen Craig, the illustrator, this series is different from the first as it uses CGI animation. The new series sees eight years old Angelina and her family move to the other side of Chipping Cheddar to attend a performing arts school called Camembert Academy. It features the debut of Ms. Mimi, Angelina's new teacher and new friends like Viki, Marco, Gracie and A.Z., as well as her best friend Alice who joins Camembert Academy.[1] It features songs with music by Mark Sayer-Wade and lyrics by Judy Rothman and footage from host Moira Quirk. Richard M. Sherman is the music director of the series.
Overview
Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps celebrates music and brings to life many forms of dance for Angelina including ballet, tap dancing, jazz, classical, and ethnic. As a ballerina, Angelina's life revolves around dancing, singing and performance, family, friendship, and following her dreams.
Characters
- Angelina Mouseling is a feisty mouseling who still dreams to become a prima ballerina.[2] She has moved to the other side of Chipping Cheddar with her family to attend a performing arts school, Camembert Academy. Her catchphrase is "Absolutely, positively!". She could have a crush on Marco. She has purple eyes and pinkish-white fur, wears a pink tutu with a red rose on it, a pink ribbon in her hair, and pink ballet slippers. She is voiced by Naomi Wilkinson and Charlotte Spencer performs her singing voice.[3]
- Alice Nimbletoes is Angelina's best friend and an aspiring gymnast. She is optimistic, enthusiastic, and always up for a new adventure. Kind, innocent, and with a heart of gold, Alice is a bit forgetful, but she will try harder than everybody else. Her catchphrase is "It's the best fun ever!" [4] She wears a green top, a green skirt, green ballet slippers, and a green ribbon in her hair. She is voiced by Jen Pringle and Naomi McDonald performs her singing voice.[3]
- Marco Quesillo is a student from the exotic tropical country of Costa Mousa. He is one of Angelina's best friends. Marco likes to play and hear music. Besides loving music, he is also wildly enthusiastic about sports, especially soccer. Marco has taught himself to play multiple instruments, and his favorite musical instrument is the conga drums. A helpful mouseling, Marco sometime gets into jams due to Angelina's big ideas. He is also a great drummer. His catchphrase is "I just thought of a great rhythm!".[5] It is possible he has a crush on Angelina. He has light brown fur with green eyes, wears a blue T-shirt, blue trousers, dark blue sneakers and a blue wristband around his right wrist. He is voiced by Jules de Jongh.
- Gracie is often Angelina's French rival and friend who is meticulous and a tad self-absorbed, and has shown to be a teacher's pet in order to get Ms. Mimi's attentions. Like Angelina, Gracie loves being the star of the show, but often uses those occasions to brag. Nonetheless, Angelina knows Gracie is a very kind-hearted friend, and the competition keeps Angelina on her toes. Her catchphrase is "I can do it perfectly!" [6] She has orange fur. She wears a yellow top, a yellow skirt, a blue headband with a yellow flower on it, and blue ballet slippers. She is voiced by Jo Wyatt.
- Viki is an exciting friend for Angelina at Camembert Academy. She loves ethnic and unusual forms of dance, and she will be the first to try anything new. She is an Irish music lover and a great bass player. Her catchphrase is "So amazing!" [7] She has gray fur. She wears an orange dress, yellow leggings, orange and yellow stars in her hair, and yellow ballet slippers. She is voiced by Jules de Jongh.
- AZ is a hip-hop student. He knows about the latest culture phenomenon, such as the latest handshake, line dance and cheese du jour. His catchphrase is "A.Z. Mouse is in the house!" [8] He wears a red hoodie, blue jeans, and sneakers. He is voiced by Lizzie Waterworth.
- Ms. Mimi is the head teacher at Camembert Academy and is everyone's role model. She is modern, young, fun, warm, and caring. She adores little mouselings as much as they adore her, and loves to inspire them with her own vivid imagination. Her catchphrase is "Bravo, students! Marvelous music and dancing!" [9] She wears a purple dress, purple leggings, green ballet slippers, and a green headband. She is voiced by Judith Mason.
- Mr. Mouseling is Angelina and Polly's father. He works as a reporter for the Mouseland Herald, and keeps his finger on the pulse of the happenings in Chipping Cheddar. In the episode "Angelina and the Marcel Mouseau Mime Challenge", it is revealed that Mr. Mouseling was a drummer in a rock band. He wears glasses, a white shirt under a brown jacket, and blue trousers.[10] He is voiced by Simon Mattacks.[3]
- Mrs. Mouseling is Angelina and Polly's mother. Supportive yet firm, she provides the voice of reason the young starlet Angelina needs. In the episode Angelina's Fancy Tutu, it is reveal that she was once a ballerina. She wears a pink dress, white necklace, and reddish purple shoes. She is voiced by Emma Tate.[3]
- Polly Mouseling is Angelina's younger sister. Polly is an eager Mouseling whenever Angelina takes the time to show her some of the basics of ballet. And if there are steps she cannot copy, Polly is happy to make up her own, much to Angelina's dismay. Her catchphrase is "I love you, Angelina!"[11] She wears a blue dress, yellow socks and red shoes. She is voiced by Leah Zabari.
- Mrs. Thimble is the store owner. She wears a pink dress with a bead in the collar, and a white apron. She is voiced by Beverly Klein.
Episodes
Main article: List of Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps episodes
DVD compilation
| # | Angelina Ballerina | Episodes | Bonus Features | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love To Dance | Angelina's New School, Angelina's Dance Partner, Angelina's Oldest Friend, Angelina's Sleepover and Angelina and the Hip Hop Kid | "Get Up and Dance" Music Video
"I Will Be a Star" Karaoke Video |
August 31, 2010 |
| 2 | The Nutcracker Sweet | Angelina and the Front Row Ticket, Angelina's Holiday Treats, Angelina and Alice Mousikova, Angelina's Gift For Ms. Mimi and Angelina Keeps The Peace | "Prima Ballerina" Puzzles
"Front Row Seats" Karaoke Video |
October 12, 2010 |
| 3 | Ballet Dreams | Angelina's New Home, Angelina's New Ballet Teacher, Angelina En Pointe, Angelina's Ballet School and Angelina and the New Music Store | "Create Your Own Dream Routine" Game | March 1, 2011 |
| 4 | Pop Star Girls | Angelina's Crazy Solo, Angelina Rock Band, Angelina's Hip Hop Boys Show, Angelina And the Giant and Angelina and the Broken Fiddle | Dancing Star Memory Game | June 7, 2011 |
| 5 | Twirling Tales | Angelina's Dance Like a Cake Day, Angelina's Noisy, Messy Lunchtime, Angelina and the Musical Plant, Angelina and Her Parents Dance Lessons and Angelina Mothers Day | A Dance A Day Dance Club
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Karaoke Music Video Swing Thing Karaoke Music Video |
November 12, 2013 |
| 6 | On With the Show | Angelina' Musical Day, Angelina And the Bandleader, Angelina and Ms Mimi, Angelina Kitchen Band and Angelina and the Fathers Day | Angelina's Pictures Game
I Will Be A Star Karaoke Music Video |
January 21, 2014 |
| 7 | Perfectly Pink | Angelina Cheerleader, Angelina's Hiccups, Angelina and The Must Have Ballet Bag, Angelina's Room and Angelina's Helpful Friend | June 3, 2014 |
Special guests
- Kenichi Ebina
- Black Violin
- The Keltic Dreams
- The New York Chinese Cultural Center
- The Icon Dance Complex
- The American Ballroom Theater Youth Dance Company
- The New York City Youth Tap Ensemble
- Yibiao
- Anne Meara
References
- ↑ http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/about.asp
- ↑ http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/friends-angelina.asp
- 1 2 3 4 http://www.locatetv.com/tv/angelina-ballerina-the-next-steps/6438803/cast
- ↑ http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/friends-alice.asp
- ↑ http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/friends-marco.asp
- ↑ http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/friends-gracie.asp
- ↑ http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/friends-viki.asp
- ↑ http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/friends-az.asp
- ↑ http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/friends-msmimi.asp
- ↑ http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/friends-mrmrsmouseling.asp
- ↑ http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/friends-polly.asp
External links
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