Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps
Genre	Animated series Musical
Created by	Katharine Holabird & Helen Craig Mallory Lewis
Based on	Classic Angelina Ballerina works written by Katharine Holabird illustrated by Helen Craig
Directed by	Davis Doi
Presented by	Moira Quirk
Voices of	Charlotte Spencer Naomi McDonald Jules de Jongh Jo Wyatt Hilary Duff Justin Bieber Judith Mason James McAvoy Emily Blunt Leah Zabari Beverley Klein
Theme music composer	Mark Williamson (music and lyrics) Judy Rothman (lyrics)
Opening theme	"Angelina Ballerina" by Kacie Lynch
Ending theme	Angelina Ballerina (Reprise)
Composer(s)	Score: Andy Street Original Songs: Mark Sayer-Wade (music) Mark Williamson (music and lyrics) Scott Erickson (music and lyrics) Judy Rothman (lyrics) Joseph K. Phillips (music and lyrics) Music Direction: Richard M. Sherman
Country of origin	United Kingdom United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	4
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
Distributor	HIT Entertainment
Release
Original network	Channel 5 and Nick Jr. (UK) PBS (US)
Original release	5 September 2009 (2009-09-05) – 13 November 2010 (2010-11-13)

Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps is a fun animated TV show for kids. It's a British-American musical series made with CGI animation. The show first aired on September 5, 2009, on PBS Kids in the United States.

This series continues the story from the earlier Angelina Ballerina TV show (2002-2006). Both shows are based on the popular Angelina Ballerina children's books. These books were written by Katharine Holabird and illustrated by Helen Craig.

The Next Steps is special because it uses CGI animation, which makes the characters look more 3D. In this series, eight-year-old Angelina and her family move to a new part of Chipping Cheddar. She starts attending a performing arts school called Camembert Academy. Here, Angelina meets new friends like Viki, Marco, Gracie, and A.Z. Her best friend, Alice, also joins the academy.

The show features many catchy songs. The music was created by Mark Sayer-Wade, Scott Erickson, and Mark Williamson. Lyrics were written by Judy Rothman, Williamson, and Erickson. Some songs were also written by Joseph K. Phillips, who worked on Barney & Friends. Richard M. Sherman is the music director for the series.

About the Show

Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps is all about music and dance! It explores many different dance styles. These include ballet, tap dancing, jazz, classical, and even ethnic dances. Angelina's life is full of dancing, singing, and performing. The show also teaches about the importance of family, friendship, and following your dreams.

Episodes

You can find a full list of all the episodes here:

Meet the Characters

Main Characters

• Angelina Mouseling is the main character of the show. She is a lively, happy, and cheerful mouse. Angelina still dreams of becoming a famous ballerina. She has grown up and moved to attend Camembert Academy, a performing arts school. She often says things like "Absolutely, positively!" and "Follow your dreams!" Angelina has purple eyes and pinkish-white fur. She wears a pink leotard, a pink tutu with a red rose, and pink ballet slippers. Charlotte Spencer provides her voice.

• Alice Nimbletoes is Angelina's best friend. She wants to be a gymnast. Alice is always positive, excited, and ready for new adventures. She is kind and has a good heart. Sometimes Alice can be a bit forgetful, but she always tries her best. Her favorite sayings include "Ooooh...it's the best fun ever!" and "Let's dance!" Alice has light brown fur and green eyes. She wears a green top, a green skirt, and green ballet slippers. Naomi McDonald is her voice actor.

• Marco is a student from Costa Mousa, a tropical country. He is one of Angelina's best friends. Marco loves playing and listening to music. He is also very excited about sports, especially soccer. Marco has taught himself to play many instruments. His favorite instrument is the conga drums. He is a helpful mouse, but sometimes gets into tricky situations because of Angelina's big ideas. He often says, "I just thought of a great rhythm!" Marco has light brown fur and green eyes. He wears a blue T-shirt, blue trousers, and dark blue sneakers. Jules de Jongh voices Marco.

• Gracie is often Angelina's friend and sometimes her rival. She is very careful and a little bit self-centered. Gracie likes to be the teacher's favorite and get Ms. Mimi's attention. Like Angelina, Gracie loves being the star of the show and sometimes brags. But Angelina knows Gracie is a kind friend. Their friendly competition helps Angelina stay on her toes. Gracie's catchphrase is "I can do it perfectly!" She has orange fur. She wears a yellow top, a yellow skirt, and blue ballet slippers. Jo Wyatt, who also voiced characters in the first Angelina Ballerina series, voices Gracie.

• Viki is an exciting American friend Angelina meets at Camembert Academy. She loves ethnic and unusual dance styles. Viki is always the first to try something new. She loves Irish music and is a great bass player. Her favorite saying is "So amazing!" Viki has gray fur. She wears an orange dress, yellow leggings, and yellow ballet slippers. Hilary Duff is the voice of Viki.

• A.Z. (called AJ in the British version) is an American hip-hop student. He knows all about the latest trends, like new handshakes and dances. His catchphrase is "A.Z. Mouse is in the house!" He wears a red hoodie, blue jeans, and sneakers. Lizzie Waterworth-Santo voices A.Z. in the British version. In the US version, Canadian singer Justin Bieber provides his voice.

• Ms. Mimi is the main teacher at Camembert Academy. She is a role model for all the students. Ms. Mimi is modern, young, fun, warm, and caring. She loves the little mouselings and inspires them with her imagination. She often says, "Bravo, students! Marvelous music and dancing!" She wears a purple dress, purple leggings, and green ballet slippers. Judith Mason voices Ms. Mimi.

• Mr. Maurice Mouseling is Angelina and Polly's dad. He works as a reporter for the Mouseland Herald newspaper. He keeps up with all the news in Chipping Cheddar. In one episode, it's revealed that Mr. Mouseling used to be a drummer in a rock band. He wears glasses, a white shirt, a brown jacket, and blue trousers. James McAvoy is his voice actor.

• Mrs. Matilda Mouseling is Angelina and Polly's mom. She is supportive but also firm. She helps Angelina stay grounded. In an episode called "Angelina's Fancy Tutu," we learn that she was once a ballerina herself. She wears a pink dress, a white necklace, and reddish-purple shoes. Emily Blunt voices Mrs. Mouseling.

• Polly Mouseling is Angelina's four-year-old sister. Polly is always eager to learn when Angelina teaches her basic ballet steps. If she can't copy the steps, Polly happily makes up her own, which sometimes surprises Angelina. Her favorite thing to say is "I love you, Angelina!" She wears a yellow shirt, a blue dress with suspenders, yellow socks, and red shoes. Leah Zabari voices Polly.

• Mrs. Thimble owns the sweets store next to Mr. Mouseling's music store. She is an older mouse with grey fur. She wears a lavender dress with black dots, a white apron, and glasses. Beverley Klein provides her voice.

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

See also

In Spanish: Angelina Ballerina: Los siguientes pasos para niños