Baby Ballet classes are designed for toddlers as young as 18 months and up to the age of 3 years old and their parent or carer.
While formal Ballet training normally starts at 3 years old, baby ballet classes are a great introduction for toddlers and their parents to the world of ballet and dance. They will look forward every week to getting dressed up and meeting up with other toddlers to share activities that will stimulate their imagination and help them develop strength, co-ordination and confidence.
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About Our Baby Classes
Classes involve visual, auditory, and basic natural movements with the use of props, such as tambourines, scarves and teddies; all helping to create a fun environment and engage your toddler’s attention. These classes are a gentle introduction to the world of Ballet and will develop co-ordination, motor skills, strength, musicality, listening and social skills.
Imagination
Stimulating young minds to be creative and developing ideas through music and dance.
Collaboration
Dancing with other toddlers and grown ups to develop the valuable skills of sharing and teamwork.
Fun
To provide a fun loving atmosphere where playtime is structured but always fun and engaging.
Mum’s, Dad’s and Carers
18 mths – 2yrs
Sharing the class with their grown up is a really important part of the development of your child at such an early age. Toddlers tend to still be clingy to their loved ones and will need you to help guide them through the movement and dance routines by participating in all movements and exercises.
2yrs – 3yrs
From the age of 2 years old toddlers generally become more independent and will be happy to take the lead by themselves in the safe knowledge that their grown up is in the room.
3yrs+
By the time a toddler reaches 3 years old they should have developed confidence and be independent enough to start their formal pre-primary Ballet training without the need for their grown up’s presence. Usually it will be the grown up who will find it more difficult to let go of their hand!
Dates & Times
Every Monday afternoon at 2:15pm, Tueday morning at 10:45am and Thursday afternoon at 2:15pm during term dates.
Class Duration
Classes are 30 minutes which is just the right amount of time to engage toddlers at this age.
Location
St Mary’s at Finchley Parish Hall, Hendon Lane, Finchley Central, N3 1TR. Click for Directions
What to Wear
t-shirt, shorts or skirt and ballet shoes. Feel free to dress your baby in a little tutu or leotard so they feel special. Above all make sure they are comfortable in whatever clothes they are wearing.
Our Happy Guarantee
We want you and your baby to come away from our classes with a big smile on your face! That's why we offer a no obligation trial...