I Love Ballet

Watch this animation and discover why Sam loves ballet.

Plié: Turn your feet out, like penguins, and then bend your knees.

Sauté: Jump up, so your legs are straight and bend them as you land.

Pirouette: Raise your arms up into the air with your arms slightly rounded, in an open circle. Twirl on the spot!

Learn some simple ballet moves at home with Nigel or watch Max and Luca's top ballet tips, then try doing your own ballet moves together at home.

You can watch the CBeebies ballet from previous years on BBC iPlayer, too! Just pick your favourite fairy tale and twirl with the music:

2013The Ugly Duckling: With the help of frogs, cats and a cheeky fox, the ugly duckling searches to find out who she really is

2014Three Little Pigs: Will the pigs manage to build the perfect house or will the Big Bad Wolf get in the way?

2015The Elves and the Shoemaker: Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers try to discover who is helping the village shoemaker make magical shoes.

2016The Tortoise and the Hare: In a retelling of Aesop's classic fable, join Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers for an exciting day - the Woodland Cross Wood Race!

2017Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Join Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers in a CBeebies ballet as they accept an invitation to tea. Goldilocks and her mum are waiting for their guests.

2019Puss in Boots: It’s Jack birthday and a present leads to adventures for Jack and his new pet.

2020 Little Red Riding Hood: Big eyes, big ears, a big nose and a big tail – look out for Wolf!