Welcome to Our Baby Ballet Classes
Tiny toes, happy twirls, and lots of smiles! Our baby ballet classes gently introduce little dancers to music and movement through structured ballet steps and imagination. In a warm, caring space, children grow in confidence, coordination, and joy — no experience needed, just a love of dancing and fun.
IDTA Ballet Steps
Our classes follow the IDTA Ballet Steps programme, a nationally recognised syllabus created specifically for young dancers. Ballet Steps introduces children to ballet through age-appropriate movement, music, and imaginative activities while developing coordination, musicality, and basic technique. The syllabus provides a structured yet gentle foundation for dance, ensuring consistency, progression, and high teaching standards.
What Makes Our Classes Special
• Structured, age-appropriate ballet classes designed specifically for young children
• Teaching based on the IDTA Ballet Steps syllabus, ensuring recognised standards and progression
• Focus on developing coordination, musicality, confidence, and basic ballet technique
• Supportive and nurturing learning environment
• Small class sizes to allow individual attention and encouragement
• Taught by a qualified and experienced instructor
• Opportunity to participate in a professionally organised annual show
Time Table
1
Friday - 4:30 till 5:15
A gentle introduction to ballet for our youngest dancers.
Sessions focus on movement, music, and simple ballet foundations in a calm, supportive environment.
Children build confidence, coordination, and familiarity with a structured class setting while dancing alongside their parent or carer. No previous experience is required.
2
Friday - 5:30 till 6:15
Designed for young dancers beginning to explore independence, this class encourages children to engage confidently with the teacher with less parent participation.
Through imaginative movement and music, children are introduced to basic ballet technique while developing balance, coordination, and a love for dance. Ideal for complete beginners.
What to Wear
Children should wear comfortable clothing that allows them to move freely. Ballet uniform is encouraged but not required for beginners.
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Leotard and tights (any colour)
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Ballet shoes (soft sole)
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Ballet skirt or shorts (optional)
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Hair neatly tied back if long