Episode
Madeline: Madeline at the Ballet
Overview
The girls get a chance to perform with a famed ballet master who thinks Madeline is too small to succeed. Madeline's insecurity (and Pepito's teasing) keeps getting in the way of her performance until she is given a pep talk - and a pair of toe shoes - by an accomplished prima ballerina, who convinces Madeline that hard work and courage will help her excel.
Details
- Series
- Madeline
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1993-10-31
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
Madeline at the Ballet is Episode 14 in Season 1 of Madeline. It aired on 1993-10-31. The runtime is 30 min.
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Episode 17: Madeline in Hollywood
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