I used to take ballet classes when I was a little girl. I REALLY wanted to take tap classes but my mom wouldn’t let me. I don’t know why. Maybe because she thought I would be tapping all around our house (she was probably right).
Looking back on my ballet lessons now I realize just how old and out of shape I’ve become. I used to be able to bend and move like Gumby. I could even do a split. Now if I attempted to do a split I think I would break a leg. Sigh…
I think many little girls either take dance classes or wish they could. Even though my mom wouldn’t let me take tap classes I would still dance around my home as if I was tap dancing. My daughter used to do the same thing. We couldn’t afford to send her to dance classes but that didn’t stop her from wanting to put on a tutu and dance around her room.
Are you familiar with Wisharoo Park? Wisharoo Park was originally introduced by airing as a children’s TV series on PBS stations across the country and is now rolling out as a dynamic multimedia program which includes the interactive website WisharooPark.com, DVDs and more. Wisharoo Park is dedicated to promoting positive self-image and self-esteem in preschool age children through unique preschool programs. Wisharoo Park is designed to help children age 3 – 6 recognize and appreciate their individuality.
With its groundbreaking technology-based curriculum, Wisharoo Park helps children discover and understand their personal strengths and put them on the road to developing greater self-esteem. The Wisharoopark.com enchanting online community stars a whimsical cast of loveable animated, puppet and human characters who are featured in games, videos, music and more.
Each week exciting new activities and content are added that are sure to keep parents and their kids coming back again and again.
You can learn more about Wisharoo Park and enjoy the fun activities with your children by visiting http://www.wisharoopark.com.
Wisharoo Park has partnered with Capezio for a very special sweepstakes. Capezio has been dedicated to the art of dance since 1887. They revolutionized the dance world with dance wear and footwear products for every dancer from beginner to professional. Capezio operates retail stores carrying the full lines of all Capezio/Ballet Maker Inc. brands in New York City and several major cities nationwide. For more information you can visit www.CapezioDance.com.
The contest is called Duckle Dance Sweepstakes Presented by Capezio and Wisharoo Park.
The Wisharoo & Capezio Duckle Dance promotion will run through September 1st. Parenets can enter their young children into the Sweepstakes by taking the following three easy steps:
1) View a short instructional video at the Wisharoo Park website at www.WisharooPark.com/DuckleDance.
2) Video tape their child doing their very own interpretation of the Duckle Dance.
3) Submit the video by downloading it as per the entry instructions.
Entrants will have the opportunity to win one of five $500 dance scholarships or one of twenty Duckle Dance Prize Packages.
I have seen the video. It’s adorable! It’s a little bit of ballet, a little bit of tap and a whole lot of fun. The video features favorite Wisharoo Park characters Ranger Rosey, DanDan and Della Duckle dancing along with real life kids.
This would be a lot of fun for the whole family to do! Simply gather your family, watch the video, practice your own version of the dance, the video tape your child/children having a great time doing their own interpretation of the Duckle Dance. Once video taped upload the video for your chance to win some great prizes. You can upload the video on YouTube or Facebook, then share the link on the contest site.
I think the most important thing families can get from this is having fun together, creating special memories, sharing giggles and smiles and working in some exercise too.
Be sure to keep in mind that although the Duckle Dance video teaches specific dance steps, the Ducke Dance Sweepstakes Presented by Capezio and Wisharoo Park is all about fun and dance submissions are completely open to individual interpretation. In the Duckle Dance no step is wrong, no leap falls short, no tap is off, no plié is blasé and no arabesque is grotesque. The sky is the limit as Capezio and Wisharoo Park applaud and salute the creativity and individuality expressed by each and every entrant with prize winners to be chosen through a random drawing.
So slip on your ballet shoes, lace up your tap shoes, pop on your favorite sneakers, comfy socks or even go barefoot and shoot your own Duckle Dance video today!
In honor of the Duckle Dance Sweepstakes I have a special giveaway for a lucky reader. The winner will receive the following prize package:
– One Pair Capezio Daisy ballet Shoes. Retail Value: $18.00
– One Pair Capezio Jr. Tyette Tap Shoes. Retail Value: $25.00
– One Capezio Logo Drawstring Backpack. Retail Value: $8.50
– One Limited Edition Do the Duckle Commemorative T-Shirt. Retail Value: $12.99
– One Wisharoo Park 2-Disc 13 Episode DVD Set. Retail Value: $19.99
– Six Wisharoo Park Wish Star finger puppets. Retail Vaile: 19.98
Retail value around $100.00
To enter please comment on your child (or grandchild’s) favorite type of dance. Or do they just like to dance freestyle? Also, I would love it if you could comment and let me know if you are going to enter the Duckle Dance video contest.
For extra entries you can do any or all of the following. Please leave a separate comment for each that you have done. Extra entries are optional.
– Enter the Duckle Dance video contest and get 10 extra entries. Comment and let me know you entered a video. I can verify the information.
– Subscribe to She Scribes and/or Connect with Google Friend Connect. Both options are found on the right side bar.
– “Like” She Scribes on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/SheScribes.
– “Like” Wisharoo Park on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/WisharooPark.
– Follow Wisharoo Park on Twitter, www.Twitter.com/WisharooPark.
– Follow She Scribes on Twitter, www.Twitter.com/She_Scribes and tweet about this giveaway and/or the Duckle Dance Sweepstakes. Please include @She_Scribes AND @WisharooPark in the tweet so I can see it too. This is limited to three tweets per day.
– Share this review/giveaway with others on Facebook, Digg, Technorati and so forth. Be sure to tell me what you did and please provide a name and/or URL so I can verify.
– Leave a thoughtful comment on a non-giveaway post on She Scribes and tell me which post you commented on. There is a limit of one comment per post, but you can comment on as many posts as you want for an unlimited extra entry option.
– Post about this giveaway and/or the Duckle Dance Sweepstakes on your site and please link back to this post. Please provide the URL.
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on August 22, 2011 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to reply with a name and mailing address (no PO Box), shoes size and phone number (shipping purposes only). Failure to do so will result in a new winner will be chosen in their place.
Other amazing giveaways can be found on the right side bar under “Win It”.
Kimberly
*I will be receiving free sample products for this post. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own. Wisharoo Park will be providing the prizes.
Jackie says
My daughters both took tap, ballet and jazz lessons. I think their favorite was tap. My niece is now starting to take dance lessons. I’d love to win this for her. (I won’t be entering the Duckle Dance video contest).Thank you!
jackievillano at gmai dot com
Jackie says
I subscribe via email
jackievillano at gmail dot com
Jackie says
I follow on google friend connect
jackievillano at gmail dot com
Jackie says
I Like She Scribes on facebook
jackievillano at gmail dot com
David says
My little Gwendolyn loves Ballet. This will be her first year doing it! :)))
Thank you for the chance for the chance to win something nice for my little girl.
dvdgossett915@gmail.com
Marci says
My 5yo daughter has completed 2 years of a combo class Ballet/Tap. She will be starting her 3rd year in a few weeks. She loves her class, however she really loves to freestyle dance. She feels the music in her soul and dances to the music. It’s really quite something to watch.
Marci says
Email Subscriber!
Marci says
Follow with GFC!
Marci says
FB Fan!
Katrina says
My daughter loves to freestyle dance! I might enter as she loves to dance!
debbie jackson says
brea loves ballet and gymnastics Debbie Jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
debbie jackson says
emailsub Debbie Jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
debbie jackson says
gfc debijackson Debbie Jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
debbie jackson says
fblikeu as Debbie Jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
Anne Loyd says
My little girl loves to freestyle!
Anne Loyd says
I subscribe to blog emails.
Anne Loyd says
I follow you on GFC as AnneL.
Anne Loyd says
I like you on FB as Anne Loyd.
Anne Loyd says
I like Wisharoo Park on FB as Anne Loyd.
Anne Loyd says
I follow Wisharoo Park on Twitter as Anneliz702.
Kristi C says
My children love hip hop.
Kristi C says
email subscriber
Kimberly says
My 2 year old granddaughter’s dance style is most definitely free style with lots of hiney shaking!
Kims2312@verizon.net
Kimberly says
GFC follower
Kims2312@verizon.net
Kimberly says
Email follower
Kims2312@verizon.net
Kimberly says
I like Wisharoo Park on FB
Kimberly Schotz
Kims2312@verizon.net
Kimberly says
I like you on FB
Kimberly Schotz
Kims2312@verizon.net
Kimberly says
I left a comment on the J.C. Penney’s post
Kims2312@verizon.net
Steph says
My kids like to just do random dances. Their current favorites are the ones on the Rio DVD. We are not planning on entering the contest, they just dance for fun. 🙂
Steph says
I follow and tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/mnsteph/status/102453700517298178
Steph says
I follow on GFC (Steph)
Owen's Mom says
My daughter is little and just goes for freestyle. I am getting ready to enroll her in formal lessons… both ballet and tap are on my list.
andrea.kruse at gmail dot com
Steph says
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mnsteph/status/102718062402338816
Dina says
My kids love freestyle but also ballet, tap and jazz.
Dina says
Like” She Scribes on Facebook
Dina says
“Like” Wisharoo Park on Facebook
Dina says
Follow Wisharoo Park on Twitter
Dina says
Follow She Scribes on Twitter
Dina says
http://twitter.com/#!/aitmama/status/102878079239733248
Steph says
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mnsteph/status/103127577220235264
BusyWorkingMama says
My daughter loves freestyle dancing. Thanks!
BusyWorkingMama says
GFC follower
BusyWorkingMama says
email subscriber aleksa91 hotmail com
BusyWorkingMama says
I like you on FB – aleksandra n.
Steph says
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mnsteph/status/103433789572775936
Susan C says
My 5 year old granddaughter loves ballet, my 3 year old grandson does a “crazy” dance, and my 7 year old grandson is the world’s worst break dancer!
smchester at gmail dot com
Susan C says
I like you on facebook as Susan Chester
smchester at gmail dot com
Susan C says
I like Wisharoo on facebook as Susan Chester
smchester at gmail dot com
Susan C says
I follow Wisharoo on twitter as ptowngirl.
smchester at gmail dot com
tracey byram says
Liz doesn´t like to be looked at while she dances so I won´t be entering the contest. Liz likes dancing to the Just Dance video game.
Steph says
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mnsteph/status/103853597019746304
Steph says
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mnsteph/status/104157499292270592
Steph says
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mnsteph/status/104547160950976513
Steph says
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mnsteph/status/104881583475011584
Jill Myrick says
My children and I enjoy dancing freestyle around the house together. And My youngest daughter recently started tumbling classes.
We wont be entering the video contest.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
Jill Myrick says
I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com.
Jill Myrick says
I am a fan via Facebook as Jill Myrick.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
Jill Myrick says
I am following via GFC as Jill Myrick.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
Jill Myrick says
I am a fan of Wisharoo Park via Facebook as Jill Myrick.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
Steph says
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mnsteph/status/105300002796085249
Brooke R. says
My daughter loves to freestyle. She just MOVES to the music 🙂
Not sure if we will enter or not, but my kiddo loves the video!
Jennifer R says
My daughter loves to dance, usually preferring twirling around like a ballerina. I will not be entering the video contest this time. reejen at comcast dot net
Steph says
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mnsteph/status/105624336970428416
1955nurse says
My Grandson just “Freestyle”s it – he has a dance that he does called “The I LOVE YOU” dance, it’s VERY cute!!!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) (His Sis just “does her own thing” too!!!
1955nurse says
I’m a current email subscriber!!!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) 😉
1955nurse says
I also follow you ((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) via GFC!!! TY!
1955nurse says
AND I “LIKE” you (HollyCunningham) on Facebook ((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) too! Thanks for the chance….
susan smoaks says
our son loves to jump around when he dances, so i guess hip hop style!
kelly S. says
oh my kids just love to go crazy and dance!
Patti Hess says
They dance free style and sometimes it can get funny
pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thanks
AEKZ2 says
My daughter is a freestyle dancer. No, we won’t be entering the video contest.
AEKZ2 says
GFC follower
AEKZ2 says
Like you on FB (Annette E)
AEKZ2 says
Like Wisharoo Park on FB (Annette E)
Nancye Davis says
My daughter loves all kinds of dancing! Just put on some music and she goes to town!
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Nancye Davis says
email subscriber
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Nancye Davis says
GFC Follower
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Nancye Davis says
I like you on FB
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Nancye Davis says
I like Wisharoo on FB
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Nancye Davis says
I follow Wisharoo on Twitter
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Nancye Davis says
I follow you on Twitter and I Tweeted this giveaway
@NancyeDavis
http://twitter.com/#!/NancyeDavis/status/105844451607445504
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Nancye Davis says
I posted this giveaway on my FB Wall
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/nancyecdavis/posts/254354431252245
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Noreen says
They love ballet and for fast music sort of an interesting freestyle lol
Noreen says
Entered dance video last night
entry1
Noreen says
Entry 2
Noreen says
Entry3