Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps

Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps

Created by	Katharine Holabird & Helen Craig Mallory Lewis
Directed by	Davis Doi
Presented by	Moira Quirk
Voices of	Charlotte Spencer Naomi McDonald Jules de Jongh Jo Wyatt Lizzie Waterworth Judith Mason Simon Mattacks Emma Tate Leah Zabari Beverly Klein
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
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	2
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 (2009-09-05) – November 13, 2010 (2010-11-13)
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. It is a continuation of the Angelina Ballerina television series from 2001-2006; both series are in turn based on the Angelina Ballerina series of children's books by Katharine Holabird, the author and Helen Craig, the illustrator. The Next Steps is different from the first TV series as it uses CGI animation. This series sees eight-year-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 voiced by Charlotte Spencer. ^[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 Naomi McDonald. ^[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. 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 when there are steps she can not 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.
James is a student from Camembert Academy. He wears a white shirt with green pants and blue shoes.

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	Dancing on Ice	Angelina's Lost Ice Skates, Angelina and Alice's Big Night, Angelina's Cheese Roll, Angelina's Lunch Table and Angelina and Gracie's Creative Day	Polly's Picture Matching Game	October 11, 2011
6	Sweet Valentine	Angelina's Secret Valentine, Angelina and the Hearts of Ice, Angelina and the Big News, Angelina and the Mouselinghood of the Dancing Shoes and Angelina and the Laughing Poet.	Angelina's Special Dance Club Game Get Up And Dance Music Video	January 3, 2012
7	Musical Moves	Angelina and the Dance Craze, Angelina and the Tummy Butterflies, Angelina and the Magician, Angelina and Ms. Mimi's Dance and Angelina, A.Z. and Cheezy Z.	A Dance A Day Dance Club	January 5, 2013
8	The Mouseling Mysteries	Angelina and the Roquefort's Rhythmic Ghost, Angelina and the Case of the Missing Music, Angelina, the Pet Sitter, Angelina and Super Polly and Angelina and the Marcel Mouseau Mime Challenge	"Solve a Mystery" Karaoke Music Video Prima Ballerina Puzzles	March 2, 2013
9	Superstar Sisters	Angelina and the Music Box, Angelina’s Nature Dance, Angelina Jumps the River, Angelina and the Mini-Mouseling and Angelina and Polly’s Big Day	Polly's Picture Matching Game I Will Be a Star Karaoke Music Video	April 9, 2013
10	Ballerina Princess	Angelina's Big Part, Angelina and Polly’s Two-Hour Show, Angelina’s Fancy Tutu, Angelina and the Carnival and Angelina’s Indian Lunchtime	Angelina's Stupendous Dress-Up Game	June 2, 2013
11	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	1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Karaoke Music Video Swing Thing Karaoke Music Video	November 12, 2013
12	On With the Show	Angelina' Musical Day, Angelina And the Bandleader, Angelina and Ms Mimi, Angelina's Kitchen Band and Angelina and the Fathers Day	Angelina's Pictures Game I Will Be A Star Karaoke Music Video	January 21, 2014
13	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
14	Dance Around the World	Angelina and The Irish jig, Angelina and The Cheddar Cheese Slide, Angelina and The Windy Children’s Day, Angelina and The Smelly Cheese and Angelina and The Dragon Dance	Create Your Own Dream Routine Game A Step at a Time Karaoke Music Video Slumber Party Song Karaoke Music Video	July 5, 2014
15	Spring Fling	Angelina's Spring Fling, Angelina and the Front Page, Angelina and the New Jeans, Angelina's Trick-or-Treat Feat and Angelina and the Poster	Angelina's Stupendous Dress-Up Game! Get Up and Dance Music Video Trailers	October 1, 2014
16	Mousical Medleys	Angelina and the Musical Theater, Angelina and the Art Show, Angelina's Camembert Parade, Angelina and the Dance-A-Thon and Angelina's Opera	"Front Row Seats" Karaoke Music Video Dancing Star Memory Game	July 10, 2015

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

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