Teaching little ballerinas French terms, basic steps and a lifetime love of dance through the use of illustrated characters and the educational Alphamat. These products are wonderful for studio owners, instructors and parents who want a fun, easy way to help young dancers learn ballet. Based on characters created and illustrated by Mary Alpha Johnson in 1967 and updated for today in “Twinkletoes and the Magical Kingdom of Dance” and the Alphamat, this world of dance is perfect for ballerinas age 2 and up. Dancers will start to learn the encyclopedia of ballet through fun and imaginable exercises with nurturing and engaging teachers.