Catalogue of DVDs, Compact Discs & Sheet Music Books

2016 - 2017

We are pleased to announce the latest additions to the 'Music for Ballet Class'
DDD Compact Discs range.

Also, we are pleased to announce that all the CDs are now available in downloadable MP3 format
and all the music books are now available in PDF format also downloadable.
The prices for these are a lot less and you will receive them by email in minutes instead of days or weeks.


The new CDs & Music books numbers 56, 57, 58 and 59 are now available.

Also we are proud to present the third CD composed for your Spanish dance classes.


The CDs represent real value for money.
Unlike many other CDs on the market, these contain an average of over 50 original pieces of music.

The CDs are of the highest quality, individually produced and tested to DDD quality.

Each CD contains a wide variety of musical styles. In fact all the styles you need for ballet classes or Teachers' Examination.

The music is composed to suit all ages and, to help you prepare your classes, comes with a detailed index.
You can choose CDs with the pieces arranged in the order of a ballet class,
or CDs which contain collections of musical styles.

If you would like to see the exact content of any of the CDs, please go to the indexes page.

Sheet-music is also available for almost all of these compact discs. (There is no sheet music for CD No. 36 or DVD Nos. 39 & 47)
The music is beautifully printed, not hand-written.
The ordering codes for sheet music are: GDPMUS1, GDPMUS2, etc.


NEW  CD  No. 56
NEW
  MUSIC  FOR  YOUR  FREE  CLASSES AND ALTERNATIVE  MUSIC  FOR  THE ADVANCED FOUNDATION SYLLABUS

 

CD No. 56
contains 51 inspiring and enjoyable pieces of music which can also be used as alternative music for the Advanced Foundation syllabus.

The ordering code is - gdpcd56 - Detailed index of CD No. 56


NEW  CD  No. 57

MORE  NEW  MUSIC  FOR  YOUR  FREE  CLASSES AND ALTERNATIVE  MUSIC  FOR  THE NEW INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION SYLLABUS

CD No. 57 contains inspiring and enjoyable pieces of music which can also be used as alternative music for the new Intermediate Foundation syllabus.

The ordering code is - gdpcd57 - Detailed index of CD No. 57

 


NEW  CD  No. 58

ARE  YOU  LOOKING  FOR  MUSIC  FOR  YOUR
END  OF  YEAR  PERFORMANCE?

CD No. 58 contains 24 extended pieces of music in various dance styles suitable for your end of year performances.
The ordering code is - gdpcd58 - Detailed index of CD No. 58

 


COMPLETELY  NEW

Compact Discs For Spanish Dance Classes

We are proud to offer you three excellent compact discs and music books composed specifically for the very first classes in Spanish dance. They contain music for exercises in both the Bolero and Flamenco styles (Levels 1, 2 & 3).

                   

For more details please click here


Existing Compact Discs and DVDs

Are you looking for alternative music for your grades syllabus classes? Look no further ..........
(These CDs are also suitable for your free classes)


CDs numbers 22, 23, 29, 30, 45, 46 & 50 will make your Grades syllabus classes more enjoyable.

CD No. 55 - NEW Pre-primary and Primary (2011) - Ordering code gdpcd55
CD No. 22 - Existing Grades 3 and 4
- Ordering code gdpcd22
CD No. 45 - Existing Grade 3 - Ordering code gdpcd45
CD No. 46 - Grade 4
- Ordering code gdpcd46
CDs Nos. 23 & 50 - Grades 5
- Ordering code gdpcd23 & gdpcd50
 

Where the length of the syllabus exercise was thought to be too short for a free class,
at least double the amount of music has been recorded.
This is indicated in the accompanying index (Exam X 2).  Detailed indexes


Maybe you're looking for alternative music for your Vocational syllabus classes? Try these ...
(These CDs are also suitable for your free classes)

CDs numbers 11, 14, 18, 32, 35, 48 & 51 will make your Vocational syllabus classes more enjoyable for you and your students.

CD No. 57 - NEW  INTERMEDIATE  FOUNDATION  Ordering code gdpcd57
CDs Nos. 14 & 35 - Advanced Foundation
- Ordering codes gdpcd14, gdpcd35
CDs Nos. 11, 32 & 48 - Advanced 1 - Ordering codes gdpcd11, gdpcd32 & gdpcd48
CDs Nos. 18 & 51 - Advanced 2 - Ordering codes gdpcd18 & gdpcd51

Where the length of the syllabus exercise was thought to be too short for a free class,
at least double the amount of music has been recorded.
This is indicated in the accompanying index (Exam X 2).  Detailed indexes


Great CDs for your free classes

These CDs have the music arranged in the order of a typical ballet class

CDs Nos. 1, 2, 4, 8, 27, 28, 29, 30, 41, 42 and 52 Ordering codes gdpcd1, gdpcd2 etc.     Detailed indexes


COMPLETELY  NEW  IDEA!!    DVD  No. 47

'VOCABULARY 1'

DVD No. 47 is a completely new idea. This DVD shows a selection of allegro steps which students should know at a basic vocational level. It explains their correct names and execution. The steps are shown at normal speed and in slow motion.
This is a 'must' for new teachers or for teachers preparing students for exams.
It will help a lot with the preparation of 'un-seen' or 'free' exercises.
There are also 22 examples of free enchainements at this level
The ordering code is - gdpdvd47  Detailed index of DVD  No. 47

 


MUSIC  FOR  YOUR  BABY  CLASSES

CD No. 3 contains music for two complete classes at Pre-school level (Baby class). This music was written in conjunction with a famous Spanish ballet teacher and is accompanied by written out exercises (optional). (Ordering codes - gdpcd3a - with exercises and gdpcg3b - CD only)   Detailed index of CD No. 3.

CD No. 12  Like CD number 3, CD No. 12 is specially designed for baby class. It contains 48 delightful pieces of music (more than 50 minutes of music). Also like CD number 3, there is an accompanying book (optional) which contains specially choreographed exercises and action songs.
Detailed index of CD No. 12 (Ordering codes - gdpcd12a - with exercises and gdpcg12b - CD only)

CD No. 25  contains 35 pieces of original piano music for a class at Pre-school level. It is accompanied by suggested exercises (optional) designed for baby class. (ordering code - gdpcd25a with exercises, gdpcd25b without exercises).
The playing time is 45 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 21

NEW  DVD  No. 37
Baby Class 4 - 'A day in the countryside'

AT  LAST!  A  BABY  CLASS  DVD!
CD No.
37  contains 14 pieces of original piano music for a class at Primary level. It is accompanied by suggested exercises (optional) designed for baby class. You can watch children enjoying themselves as they perform these exercises on this delightful new DVD (ordering code - gdpdvd37a with exercises, gdpdvd37b without exercises). Detailed index of CD/DVD No. 37  

CD  No. 37
Baby Class '4' - 'A day in the country'

 CD No. 37 is similar to CD numbers 3, 12 and 25 in that it contains pieces of original piano music for a class at Primary level. It is accompanied by suggested exercises (optional) designed for baby class. (ordering code - gdpcd37a with exercises, gdpcd37b without exercises).  Detailed index of CD No. 37


DANCE  STYLES
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR  POLKAS,  WALTZES,  HABANERAS  ETC. FOR YOUR FREE CLASSES?
The following CDs contain hundreds of original pieces of piano music arranged in musical styles.

 

CDs Nos. 5 & 6, are, by popular request, collections of pieces of piano music arranged in groups of musical styles, rather than in the normal order of a free ballet class.

CD No. 5 contains 15 pieces for Adagio/Ports de Bras, 9 Allegros in 2/4 time, 8 Allegros in 6/8 time and 22 pieces in various styles and rhythms - 54 in total

CD No. 6 contains 9 Viennese waltzes, 12 lyrical waltzes, 12 big waltzes and 27 pieces of music in the various dance rhythms  - 60 in total

Both these CDs contain more than 60 minutes of music. (Ordering code - gdpcd5 and gdpcd6)
Detailed index of CD No. 5.    Detailed index of CD No. 6.

CD No. 7 consists of a collection of original piano pieces, in the style of the very popular numbers 5 and 6. It contains 12 Adagios, 11 allegros in 2/4 and 6/8, 16 Waltzes ranging from 'Lyrical' to 'Big', and 12 pieces in various styles. In total, 51 tracks lasting over an hour. (Ordering code - gdpcd7)  Detailed index of CD No. 7.

CDs Nos. 9 & 10 follow along the line of CDs 5 and 6. CDs 9 & 10 make up a collection of music in all the popular musical styles normally used in daily ballet classes. Between them they contain 111 pieces of original piano music.

CD No. 9 is made up of 15 Adagios, 11 Allegros in 2/4 time, 10 Allegros in 6/8 time and 19 pieces in various styles and speeds - 61 minutes in total. 
Detailed index of CD No. 9. (Ordering code - gdpcd9)

CD No. 10 contains 11 Viennese waltzes, 7 Lyrical waltzes, 19 Grand waltzes and19 pieces in various styles and speeds - 64 minutes in total. 
Detailed index of CD No. 10
(Ordering code - gdpcd10)

CD No. 19 contains 49 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. (ordering code - gdpcd19).  The playing time is 62 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 19

CD No. 31 contains 49 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc.
The ordering code is - gdpcd31. The playing time is 52 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 31

CD No. 34 contains 49 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. The ordering code is - gdpcd34. The playing time is over 60 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 34

CD No. 40  contains 49 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. The ordering code is - gdpcd40. - Detailed index of CD No. 40

CD No. 44  contains 47 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. The ordering code is - gdpcd40. - Detailed index of CD No. 47

CD No. 49  contains 47 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. The ordering code is - gdpcd49. - Detailed index of CD No. 49

CD No. 54  contains 47 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. The ordering code is - gdpcd54. - Detailed index of CD No. 55


CDs Nos. 1 and 2
contain music for a free class at student level and are arranged in the normal order of ballet exercises in a free class - beginning with Pliés and ending with Reverence. For the compact discs version they have been digitally re-recorded leaving teachers a choice between piano-only versions and slightly orchestrated versions. (Ordering codes - gdpcd1 and gdpcg2)
Detailed index of CD No. 1.       Detailed index of CD No. 2.


LOOKING  FOR  MUSIC  FOR  YOUR  END-OF-YEAR  PERFORMANCE?

A New Idea! CD No. 13 contains 20 extended pieces of original piano music in the form of variations in a wide variety of musical styles. The pieces last between 1' 30" and 4' 00". The playing time is 58 minutes.  Detailed index of CD No. 13 (Ordering code - gdpcd13)

CD No. 16 contains 24 extended pieces of original piano music in the form of dances in a wide variety of styles. It is accompanied by suggested dances (optional). (Ordering codes - gdpcd16a - with exercises and gdpcg16b - CD only).
The playing time is 33 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 16

CD No. 24 is similar to CD No. 13 in that it contains 20 extended pieces of original piano music arranged in the form of variations in a wide variety of styles (code - gdpcd24).  The playing time is 50 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 20


NEED  TO  WARM-UP, STRETCH  OR  RELAX?

Another New Idea! CD No. 15 contains 26 arrangements of popular songs for your ballet classes. These pieces can be used for normal exercises, stretching and warm-up exercises, or even as music to relax to! The playing time is 58 minutes. Detailed index of CD No. 15 (Ordering code - gdpcd15)

CD No. 43 contains 24 pieces of original piano music especially composed for 'Warm-up and Stretch' sessions.
Detailed index of CD No.
43

NEW  DVD  No. 39
'Warm up and stretch'

 
AT  LAST!  A  DVD  SHOWING  HOW  TO WARM  UP  AND  STRETCH  CORRECTLY!
DVD No.
39 contains over 20 superb exercises which explaining the correct way to warm up the muscles before working them and also how to stretch them afterwards. You can watch the students enjoying themselves as they perform these exercises on this delightful new DVD (ordering code - gdpdvd39a with exercises, gdpdvd39b without exercises). Detailed index of DVD No. 39


CHARACTER  MUSIC

CD No. 17 contains 27 pieces of original piano music suitable for Character exercises and dances. It is accompanied by suggested exercises and dances (optional). (Ordering codes - gdpcd17a - with exercises and gdpcg17b - CD only).
The playing time is 34 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 17


POINTE  WORK

CD No. 20 contains 50 pieces of original piano music suitable for your pointe work classes. It is accompanied by suggested exercises for early pointe work training (optional). (Ordering codes - gdpcd20a - with exercises and gdpcg20b - CD only).
The playing time is 44 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 20


THE  LONG-AWAITED  CLASS TO  HELP  IMPROVE  MUSICALITY

CD No. 21 contains 56 pieces of original piano and, along with the accompanying notes, forms a music course designed to improve the musicality of young dance students. Over the years musicality has been, to a large degree, ignored. There has also been very little help given to dance teachers on the subject. This CD is designed to help redress this situation. Graham has travelled the world giving music courses to teachers and students. All his experience has been channelled into this CD. (Ordering code - gdpcd21 - with exercises).

There is a special price if you order CDs 21, 36 & 38 together.

The playing time is 50 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 21


ANOTHER  NEW  IDEA - FREE  EXERCISES (ENCHAINEMENTS)

CD No. 26 contains 47 pieces of original piano music and accompanying teachers notes (optional) in the form of free centre-work exercises. These exercises are similar to the free exercises in major exams. (ordering code - gdpcd26a with exercises, gdpcd26b without exercises).
The playing time is 56 minutes. -
Detailed index of CD No. 22


MORE MUSIC FOR YOU POINTE WORK CLASSES
CD  and DVD  No. 33

No. 33 is similar to CD No. 20 in that it contains 45 pieces of original piano music suitable for your pointe work classes. You can also watch these exercises being performed on the excellent DVD 33
It is accompanied by suggested exercises for slightly more advanced pointe work training (optional).
The ordering codes are - gdpcd33a - with exercises and gdpcd33b - CD only, or if you would like to order the DVD, gddvd33a - with exercises and gddvd33b - DVD only.
The playing time is 48 minutes. Detailed index of CD No. 33


CDs  No. 36 & 38
EVERYTHING YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MUSIC THEORY

 

 CDs Nos. 36 & 38 Is a new idea! It is basic music theory course in the form of a book and CD. This is a must for those of you who would like to know more about music theory especially if you are preparing yourself for a teachers exam.

It contains a step-by-step explanation of essential music theory with over 50 written and recorded simple music examples to help you. There is help on understanding Simple and Compound time, how to count the various time signatures, etc. It contains advice on constructing and marking exercises and explains all you need to know about the dance rhythms. This course is based on Graham's 30 years of experience working with dance teachers. There is a special price if you order CDs 21, 36 & 38 together. 
Detailed index of CD  No. 38  The ordering code is - gdpcd36 & gdpcd38.


To order any of the CDs and/or printed music, please visit the 'How to order' page.

Generous discounts apply for purchases of more than two compact discs or DVDs.
Due to mailing costs there is no discount on the music books.

 

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Page last updated 14/12/16 by G. Dickson-Place