The Mat
The Alphamat by Mary Alpha Donnelly
"One picture is worth a thousand words." -- Mary Alpha Johnson
The Alphamat was designed by Mary Alpha Johnson as a fun, interactive way for little ballerinas to learn classic ballet moves in a classroom setting or at home. By using the characters and cues taught in the Encyclopedia of Dance, learning and pronouncing steps has never been easier or more fun!
Illustrated characters made familiar by the book are drawn in one of the eight circles that both tell a story and explain the movements of dance. The Alphamat is a wonderful educational tool for teachers and instructors to use as a curriculum base with the book.
The Alphamat is utilized to develop the preschooler and young beginner mentally and physically. It encourages physical activity, develops muscular skills, coordination, encourages and stimulates imagination, and also provides for dramatic play. The mental process developed through use of the Alphamat will prove to be a valuable asset all through life. This colorful educational mat perfectly complements Twinkletoes and the Magical Kingdom of Dance encyclopedia and helps little ballerinas learn foot placement and arm positions in a fun, effective way. Illustrated characters made familiar by the book are drawn in one of the eight circles that both tell a story and explain the movements of dance. The Alphamat is a wonderful educational tool for teachers and instructors to use as a curriculum base with the book. Alphamats are a wonderful gift to give dance teachers, students, parents and grandparents for studio use or fun at home.
Teachers! This is a must-have for your preschool classes! You'll feel like you have an extra teacher in your class as each provides a personal dance space for each budding ballerina. Mats can be purchased in single 52"x52" pieces or as a roll to fit the dimensions of a studio. Please indicate with a note when purchasing multiple mats if you would like mats to be printed individually or in a roll. Alphamats are a wonderful gift to give dance teachers, students, parents and grandparents for studio use or fun at home.
