Barbie in the Pink Shoes is a 2013 animated film that features Barbie as Kristyn, a ballerina who dreams of dancing the lead roles in famous ballets. When she tries on a pair of sparkling pink shoes, she and her best friend Hailey are whisked away to a fantastical ballet world where they meet characters from Giselle and Swan Lake. There, Kristyn discovers that she must dance with her heart to defeat the evil Snow Queen and restore harmony to the land.

The film is inspired by the classic fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen and the ballets of Marius Petipa. It celebrates the power of imagination, friendship and passion for dance. The film also features original songs and music by Jim Dooley and lyrics by Rob Hudnut.

Barbie in the Pink Shoes was released on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download on February 26, 2013. It received positive reviews from critics and fans who praised its animation, story and voice acting. The film was also nominated for a Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing in an Animated Feature Film.

If you love Barbie and ballet, you will enjoy this magical adventure that shows you how to dance with your heart and make your dreams come true!

The film features a large cast of characters, both from the real world and the ballet world. Here are some of the main characters and their voice actors:

• Kristyn Farraday (voiced by Kelly Sheridan): The protagonist of the film, a young and talented ballerina who loves to dance with her heart. She is transported to the ballet world by a pair of magical pink shoes and becomes the lead dancer in Giselle and Swan Lake.
• Hailey (voiced by Katie Crown): Kristyn’s best friend and fellow dancer, who accompanies her to the ballet world. She is cheerful, supportive and adventurous.
• Tara Pennington (voiced by Ali Liebert): A snobbish and spoiled dancer who is jealous of Kristyn’s talent and tries to sabotage her. She is the daughter of a wealthy businessman who sponsors the ballet school.
• Dillon Matthews (voiced by Brett Dier): A handsome and charming dancer who is Tara’s partner and Kristyn’s love interest. He is kind, friendly and respectful.
• Madame Natasha (voiced by Tabitha St. Germain): The strict and demanding director of the ballet school, who expects perfection from her students. She is impressed by Kristyn’s potential but disapproves of her improvisation.
• Rothbart (voiced by Bill Mondy): The main antagonist of the film, a powerful and evil sorcerer who rules over the ballet world. He wants to capture Kristyn and use her magic shoes to conquer all the ballets.
• Madame Katerina (voiced by Lori Triolo): The mysterious and kind costume mistress of the ballet school, who gives Kristyn the pink shoes. She is later revealed to be the Sugar Plum Fairy, the guardian of the ballet world.
• Giselle’s Mom (voiced by Teryl Rothery): The mother of Giselle, who worries about her daughter’s fate.
• Prince Albrecht (voiced by Trevor Devall): The prince who falls in love with Giselle, but betrays her by being engaged to another woman.
• Hilarion (voiced by Kyle Rideout): A woodsman who loves Giselle and tries to protect her from Albrecht.

In addition to these characters, the film also features many other characters from the ballets of Giselle and Swan Lake, such as Prince Siegfried, Odile, Queen Vera, Cygnets, Peasants, Nutcracker and more.