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The music has started and the curtain is up. This ballerina coloring page shows a young dancer balanced on one foot, with her other knee bent and one arm curved high above her head. Her eyes are closed and she is smiling, lost in the dance. Red stage curtains hang on both sides, and roses lie on the boards near her feet.
We rate this one medium. The figure itself is simple, but the curtains and the three tutu layers ask for steady hands. It works well for ages 5 to 11, and most kids need about half an hour.
A closer look at the stage
Dancers call this raised foot pose a passe, and many young students will spot it right away. Her hair sits in a round bun with a tiny crown in front. A small heart decorates the top of her outfit, and a wide band circles her waist.
The stage has plenty to fill too. A row of round lights runs along the top edge, and a scalloped drape with small tassels hangs below it. Each curtain is pulled back with a tie and a hanging cord. Four footlights line the front, while a painted backdrop of clouds and stars sits behind her.
Ballerina coloring page color ideas
Purple and pink look lovely together on the tutu. Try lavender on the top layer, pale pink in the middle and lavender again at the bottom. If your dancer owns a real recital outfit, copy those colors instead. Kids get a real kick out of seeing their own costume on paper.
Curtains are usually deep red, and that strong color makes the pale dress stand out. Royal blue or dark green can look just as grand. Gold is the natural choice for the tiebacks, the tassels and the top trim.
- Sugar plum: purple tutu, pink tights, gold crown
- Snow scene: white tutu, pale blue tights, silver stars
- Sunrise: peach tutu, yellow band, coral roses
Tips for those tricky parts
Start with the curtains while your child has the most patience. Each fold is a long, thin strip, so color from top to bottom in one direction. Press harder near the fold lines and lighter in the middle, and the fabric will seem to hang in soft waves.
For the tutu, use light pressure. Soft color reads as thin net, while heavy color looks stiff. A white crayon rubbed over a pale shade blends it nicely.
Leave a pale patch on the floor around her foot, then add a little gray at the edge. It looks like a spotlight shining down on her.
Fun facts about pointe shoes
Look at the shoe she is standing on. The flat tip is called the platform, and it sits at the end of a stiff part known as the toe box. Here is a surprise for many kids: pointe shoes have no left or right when they are new. Both shoes are the same shape.
Dance it out
After the coloring is done, try the pose together. Stand behind a chair and hold on. Bend one knee and rest that foot against the other leg, then count how long you can balance. Stay flat on your feet, since real pointe work takes years of training with a teacher.
Teachers can use the page for a short lesson on patterns. Ask students to repeat two colors across the row of lights at the top of the stage. You can also play soft music during coloring time and talk about how it changes the mood of the picture.
More pages for your dancer
Kids who love a fancy dress may also like the princess coloring page. For more flowers to color, the rose coloring page matches the roses on the stage floor.
Questions
Is the dancer dressed for young kids?
Yes. She wears a high neck top with short puffed sleeves and a full tutu with three layers, so the page suits a preschool or elementary class.
How long does this page take?
Plan on 30 minutes for most kids. The curtains have many long folds, so children who enjoy careful work may stay with it much longer.
What is a good way to color a tutu?
Color each of the three layers a slightly different shade of one color. Pink, then pale pink, then white works well and makes the skirt look light.
