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Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps
- PBS Kids
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Dancing dynamo has positive messages for young viewers.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that precocious mouse Angelina often finds herself in situations that will resonate with preschoolers, like wanting to be in the spotlight ... or getting reprimanded by a teacher. As Angelina works out solutions to her problems, she teaches kids important lessons in cooperation, patience, respect, and perseverance. The series also introduces kids to a variety of music and dance styles, and the "squeaky"-clean content makes it a great choice for kids of all ages.
What's the story?
ANGELINA BALLERINA: THE NEXT STEPS chronicles the adventures of aspiring dancer Angelina (voiced by Charlotte Spencer) as she continues her education at a new school in hopes of becoming a ballerina extraordinaire. At Camembert Academy for the Performing Arts, 8-year-old Angelina finds that this new stage of her life is full of stumbling blocks. But with the support of her new friends, the precocious little mouseling turns each challenge into a chance to learn from her mistakes and reflect on the type of person -- er, mouse -- she wants to be.
Is it any good?
Existing Angelina fans will pirouette for joy over this new series. Colorful computer animation gives new dimension to the young mouse, doing justice to her larger-than-life personality. The show’s bright hues and modern style will appeal to today’s preschoolers, and the sweet stories -- each infused with essential life lessons for young viewers -- are a seamless continuation of those from the original series.
Angelina’s diverse new group of friends encourages her to step out of her comfort zone in her dance, and while it’s not always easy, she learns a little something about herself and her abilities each time. Kids will walk away from these stories with a positive outlook on trying new things and chasing their dreams, and they’ll acquire some basic tools for coping with troubles. Couple that with the show's strong messages about friendship, perseverance, and self-confidence, and there’s a lot to like about this dynamic dancer.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about setting and achieving goals. Kids: What are some of your goals? How do you plan to work toward them? How do you feel when you encounter a setback in your plans?
Kids: How does this series compare to the books by Katharine Holabird and the original TV series? What other shows do you like that are based on books?
Families can use this show to foster kids' interest in the performing arts. Attend a play or concert in your area, and talk to your kids about it. Did you enjoy the performance? What was your favorite part?
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I HATE IT. THE NEW ANGELINA SUCKS. First of all, happened to the England setting? Where's the Queen? Where's the old-fasnioned stuff? Where's the british speaking style? Using clips from episodes for the theme song? LAZY WRITTEN ALL OVER IT. It's too modern, it's stupid how everyone sounds like Dora: Oh! Let's go and have fun!!! NO. That makes them all sound bootsey! And singing some dumb song every three minutes? Laughing histaricly when nothing even happens? You've changed it into a baby show! FOR BABIES. The real Angelina I know, doesn't go frolicking with with her friends, making up stupid beats as they walk, or sing a merry song! They talk about things that are ACTUALLY HAPPENING. SAY, Ms. Lillie coming over for dinner, or a ballet show coming up. And what's up with Polly? She was like, an infant in the old series! Then, you're just going to make her older, and not make Angelina older? That's kinda scary, don't you think? I mean duhhh. And second off, what's UP with this new setting? Hip hop? Jazz? Instruments? THAT'S NOT BALLET YOU IDIOTS. It's not about a stupid comfort zone and I bet she wouldn't be afraid of dancing any other way than ballet, but learning ballet is her thing! She can't get distracted she poorly drawn charactrs who don't know the slightest clue of dancing!!! I don't know why you even bother calling it angelina ballerina anymore! You should call it, Angelina Everythinga! And third and finally of all, WHY DID YOU PUT ANGELINA IN A NEW AREA. WHY? Everything there is sooo not England style, and defianetly modern. But most importantly, why different characters? WHat happened to her boy, William? Or Henry, the little guy that makes everything possible? Or even the twins, the ones that keep Angelina on track. And OMG, Ms. Lille! WHY, oh WHY would you just scratch her out!? That's the only reason why Angelina even wants to do ballet, why she keeps pushing herself everyday, her pride and joy, to become a great BALLET dancer! Without her, she's nothing! Whoever this over bootsey teacher is, Mrs. Peach, Mimi WHATEVER her dang name is, she is nothing compared to Mrs. Lillie. So overall, this new production is HORRID. Why would some maniac, too lazy to draw so we'll do it in 3D, freaks like yourself, trample over the heart and soul of Angelina Ballerina? Me and ALLL the REAL Angelina Ballerina fans would really appreciate it if you'd suck in your pride, and make like it should be. I am especially furious with the owners of AB, just letting it become a heapping pile filth! DO NOT try to tell me, "Oh well, we need money." or, "Oh well, everything needs a change..."
YOU FILTHY FILTHY FILTH! YOU'VE RUINED EVERYTHING!!! I'M BEGINING TO BE HAPPY THAT THE CHANNEL OF PBS KIDS SPROUTS DOESN'T SHOW HERE, CAUSE BASICLLY, I DON'T WANNA SEE IT.
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pure junk
Horrible. Typical US blather and nonsense. They took an incredibly well done British cartoon and make something insipid, boring, and stupid. They should be put in prison for this. Or at least fired. Makes me sick. One of the few cartoons that I could enjoy with my two daughters. Oh well.
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The New Angelina Ballerina Stinks!!!
The new AB is nowhere near as good as the old series. In the old series, AB dealt with real life issues and showed the emotions and consequences involved. In the new everyone is best friends and dances all the time; and that is far from real life. The new AB also doesn't look like a mouse. Who made the decision to make her a PINK mouse!!! Plus she has fingers and looks more like a human with a mouse costume. They need to go back to the old way the series was written!!
I can tell you our 3 1/2 year old is not as intrigued in the new Angelina as she is with the old. We will keep watching the old series on DVD and read the old books!
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New Angelina is horrid
This new Angelina the Next Steps is horrible. It looks stiff and the story lines have departed greatly from the original stories. Go find the old animated cell Angelina Ballerina, its great for girls and boys.
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What the?
Can anybody help me find the REAL Angelina Ballerina. Beacause this show SUCKS! Have you also seen her LOSING WEIGHT?
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W.T.H
Very strange and boring. My daughter does not like it. She keeps asking for the real Angelina Ballerina. Since when did they all lose weight and become human looking? They seriously look like humans with a mouse head and tail. I read about it awhile ago and was looking forward to them being a bit older. But it's beyond ruined. Will they be showing the old episodes? I would of DVR'd them if I would of known it was being replaced so soon.
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Perfect for young children but not for older.
Alright, I'll admit, 4 year olds who haven't seen the original are, of course, going to love this show. Even if the young kids had seen the older version I still think they might like this one better. This newer version is definitely for younger kids though.
I grew up with the original and I like it ALOT better. To me, this newer version is HORRIBLE! There isn't much of a story and like Pink1Kitty1Cat said, they strayed away from the original plot. The graphics are also pretty annoying.
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What happened to good old cartoon?
I was so disappointed to see the direction that Angelina has taken. It was one of the last original type cartoons. Not only that Angelina's voice has changed, her body has been morphed? My daughter and I both were both disappointed. We want the old Angelina back.
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Kid, 5 years old
April 26, 2011
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I ENJOY WAT CHING THIS SHOW AT MY AGE ILL WATCH WHEN GIRLS ARE IN SCHOOL ITS A WONDERFUL CARTOON FOR ALL AGES ID SAY
we enjoy angelina ballerina always have this one THE NEXT STEPS was a bit differant . i can definatly say we liked the old angellinas charecter drawing wise the new one just dosnt look like her good enough but we loved the story love the british accents it makes it all the better 2 thumbs up from THE ANDERSON FAMILY MOMS AND DADSand LIL MOUSLINGS L.O.L4-26-11
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Kid, 11 years old
April 15, 2011
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I love Angelina but this new girl is pretty bad I want the good old Angelina back not this thing what ever it is :( poor just poor
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| Topics: | arts and dance, book characters, friendship, great girl role models |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | PBS Kids |
| Cast: | Charlotte Spencer, Jules Dejongh, Larissa Murray |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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