Between The Barres is the 2oth anniversary of Original Music for the Ballet Class composed and played by Michael Roberts. This 2 cd set is a compilation of the original LP's. Volumes 1,2,3 and 5 with the addition of new Ba... more »rre and Center music. Suitable for all levels of the Ballet Class.« less
Between The Barres is the 2oth anniversary of Original Music for the Ballet Class composed and played by Michael Roberts. This 2 cd set is a compilation of the original LP's. Volumes 1,2,3 and 5 with the addition of new Barre and Center music. Suitable for all levels of the Ballet Class.
"I've been teaching ballet for over 12 years and I have several CD's made from different artists and composers. This CD is still one of my favorites for several reasons. One, I love the music and the variation of tempos. Two, it provides several song selections for each ballet movement (tendu, rond de jamb, etc). Three, it has two CD disks with many tracks to execute the different steps performed in ballet. This is a CD I would encourage ballet teachers to add to the collection."
BETWEEN THE BARRES is Refreshing!
Steven Woodruff | Pasadena,California | 05/02/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have been using Michael Roberts' BETWEEN THE BARRES 20th Anniversary Edition double CD for class and warm up since it was released in 1999. There is a wide variety of beautiful and imaginative music on 2 CDs to cover all needs for barre and center floor. The selections and tempos are clearly arranged on the liner notes.
Michael plays a lyrical and pianistic version of his music which is, by the way all original. As a professional musican, dancer and teacher I highly recommend this double CD package. BETWEEN THE BARRES is refreshing and there is LOTS of it!Steven Woodruff
Pasadena, California"
A Message From Sydney, Australia
Jodi Wintz-Rose | Sydney, Australia | 03/07/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Between The Barres" by Michael Roberts has been a success here in Australia. His beautifully presented, long playing tracks, fill my ballet classes with life, energy and joy. So many of my teaching colleagues have said the same!
I was formally a dancer with the New York based Joffrey Ballet Company in the 1970's. Since living and teaching in Sydney for eight years I am constantly on the lookout for class music. Michael's creative talent certainly comes through in this brilliant cd and it has made my life easier! I am able to smoothly conduct my two hour class because of his vast musical selections as well as the inspiration they provide!
My publication, "The Dancer's Newsletter" which is circulated across Australia featured "Between the Barres". Needless to say, we sold out
very fast!
Thank you Michael for the wonderful contribution you have made to all us dance teachers...and especially from here Down Under."
Great Purchase
Michelle Cleveland | 09/04/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've been dancing since I was 5 years old and teaching ballet now for the past 3 years. This was a great purchase and a lot better than I honestly thought it would be. The music is perfectly designed for barre work and center combos. Plus, with the multiple choices for each exercise, the class never becomes bored with the same music. Overall, I would highly recommend this cd to anyone who is teaching ballet or even for someone who just wants a great ballet workout at home!!"
One ballet teacher's opinion
Ann V. Gavit | El Paso, TX | 08/02/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Excellent! Fun music. Lots of selections. Great variety for teaching class."