I Want a Ballerina Doll -- Gorgeous Ballet Dolls for Girls of All Ages

Little ones love to play with their dolls, and that means that no matter how pretty they look, they also need to be tough and safe. Melissa and Doug are a name parents trust for robust toys designed with kids' needs in mind.

These two little ballerinas are ideal for children. They are made from a durable but soft-to-touch plastic and have sweet faces. No makeup, just a natural blush, so they look like your own little dancer. They also have childlike figures and can be posed.

Both dolls have their soft, shiny hair styled in a ballet bun. Victoria is the brunette doll and Alexa is the blonde doll. 

Victoria and Alexa both wear pretty tutu dresses with ruffles at the shoulders and a decorative waistband. Victoria's ballet costume is pink and Alexa has a tutu and leotard in shades of purple. They have matching hair ruffles.

Little girls (and boys too) will have fun when they dance with Angelina ballerina! The much-loved ballet mouse character is available as a 36 inch fabric doll. 

Your child can use the elastic straps to attach Angelina's feet to her own, and they can dance and twirl together! If your little girl has a ballerina dress they can even wear matching costumes.

The cloth mouse has an adorable face and big pink ears. She wears a pink bow on the top of her head and has a pretty pink tutu with a rose decoration at the waist.

This is a great toy if there are boys in the family who also like ballet but might be teased for owning a classic 'doll'. They can dance with Angelina and be her ballet partner, just like male dancers on the stage.

Barbie needs no introduction. If you have a girl in the house, it's a fair bet that you have Barbies too! 

There are many different ballerina Barbies to choose from if a little girl in your life has asked for a ballet doll. Choosing between hair color is only the start! However, this pair of Barbie ballerinas are also very affordable so are great if the dolls are going to see a lot of play.

These Barbie dolls have painted on dresses, tights and shoes. The tutu one ach doll is made of fabric and is removable. The painted costumes mean these are a good choice for little ones who tend to lose their dolls' dresses or spoil them through rough play.

Both dolls have pretty hairstyles with big curls at the back of their heads. The costumes have plenty of detail and a raised surface so look fairly convincing as clothes. 

Perfect for a girl who is going to ballet lessons, this playset has Barbie as the ballet teacher and little Chelsea as her dance student.

This playset promises hours of fun with the barres (one at Barbie's height, one at Chelsea's), mirror, cd player, and dance bag. Watch them pirouette together on the twirling stand!

The dolls both wear real fabric clothes. Barbie has a turquoise leotard with shiny detail, a glittery practice skirt and pink leg warmers. Chelsea has a sparkly pink top and little tutu, plus pale blue legwarmers.

American Girl is known for quality dolls and their clothing, and this brand has a couple of adorable ballerina outfits on offer. Choose from Pink Swan (shown) or Black Swan (a black tutu dress). 

Maybe AG thought that the White Swan wouldn't be exciting enough for little girls, or just wanted to cater for a pink-loving market. In any case, she has been reinvented as a Pink Swan for this version of Swan Lake.

This dress is a ballet dream come true, with the pink tulle skirt and the pink feathers at the neck. The costume includes ballet tights and pink ribboned slippers. All clothes will fit an American Girl doll and should also fit other 18 inch dolls such as the Madame Alexander range.

This little ballet dancer is a doll for teens and grown up collectors. The gorgeous detail in her face, hair and costume might recall to you a daughter or granddaughter of your own at this age. Or maybe she reminds you of yourself and your ballet dreams as a child.

Give this little dancer a home and enjoy the innocence of childhood. She has big blue eyes and delicately painted eyelashes and brows, and a rosebud mouth. Her honey-colored hair has been curled and piled on top of her head, finished with a pink satin bow.

The attention to detail in her outfit is wonderful. She wears a pink top with drop bead detail on the neck, more beads around the cuffs, and shimmery bows at the shoulders. Her tutu is layer upon layer of tulle, and even has a sparkle finish. And on her feet she has pink ballet slippers that fasten  with pink ribbons around her lower legs.

The 'Lighter than Air' Barbie is for grown up collectors. This elegant doll is intended for display, not play, but if you love ballet you will adore this gorgeous prima ballerina.

Inspired by the ballerinas of Degas, she wears a romantic ballet dress with a vintage look. Layers of tulle give her an enchanting skirt, and the bodice is beautifully detailed with flowers and chiffon and a corset-style band.

Although her skirt looks white, it is actually different hints of delicate color. She is made from finely detailed porcelain and has dark hair in a ballerina style. At her neck she wears a ribbon.

What a beautiful way to bring ballet into your everyday life!