Preschool
Academy of Dance provides dance programs from as young as 12 months old, offering the full range of dance styles and classes to suit your child.
WIGGLE & GROW
Age: 1 – 2.5 years
A parent-and-child movement class designed to introduce little ones to music, movement, rhythm, coordination, and social interaction in a fun and nurturing environment. The perfect first class for toddlers who are learning to explore movement with confidence.
Skills Developed:
• Coordination
• Musicality
• Gross motor skills
• Social confidence
• Parent-child bonding
Skills Developed:
• Coordination
• Musicality
• Gross motor skills
• Social confidence
• Parent-child bonding
LITTLE MOVERS LEVEL 1
Age: 2 – 3.5 years
A fun and imaginative preschool dance class introducing children to movement, music, creativity, and classroom structure. Children learn to follow instructions, develop confidence, and explore dance through games, storytelling, and creative movement.
Skills Developed:
• Listening skills
• Confidence
• Coordination
• Creativity
• Musical awareness
Skills Developed:
• Listening skills
• Confidence
• Coordination
• Creativity
• Musical awareness
LITTLE MOVERS LEVEL 2
Age: 3.5 – 5 years
A more advanced preschool dance class for children who are ready for greater independence and structure. Dancers begin learning foundational dance technique while continuing to build confidence and creativity.
Skills Developed:
• Dance fundamentals
• Rhythm and timing
• Confidence
• Memory skills
• Classroom independence
Skills Developed:
• Dance fundamentals
• Rhythm and timing
• Confidence
• Memory skills
• Classroom independence
FIRST STEPS PRESCHOOL BALLET
Age: 2 – 5 years
A magical introduction to ballet designed specifically for preschoolers. Children develop posture, balance, coordination, and musicality while exploring the joy of ballet through imagination and storytelling.
Skills Developed:
• Ballet foundations
• Balance
• Mime
• Expression
• Musicality
Skills Developed:
• Ballet foundations
• Balance
• Mime
• Expression
• Musicality
PRESCHOOL BALLET
Age: 3 – 5 years
A structured ballet class for preschool dancers ready to begin learning foundational ballet technique and classroom etiquette. Perfect preparation for Beginner Ballet and formal ballet training.
Skills Developed:
• Ballet technique
• Turnout awareness
• Balance
• Musicality
• Discipline and focus
Skills Developed:
• Ballet technique
• Turnout awareness
• Balance
• Musicality
• Discipline and focus
ACRO TOTS LEVEL 1
Age: 3 – 5 years
An exciting preschool acrobatics class introducing safe tumbling, balance, flexibility, strength, and body awareness. Classes are designed to be fun while developing strong physical foundations.
Skills Developed:
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Coordination
• Balance
• Body awareness
Skills Developed:
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Coordination
• Balance
• Body awareness
ACRO TOTS LEVEL 2
Age: 3 – 5 years
For preschool students ready to progress beyond beginner acrobatics skills. Dancers continue building flexibility, strength, and confidence while working toward more advanced movements.
Skills Developed:
• Advanced coordination
• Strength development
• Flexibility
• Confidence
• Acrobatics progressions
Skills Developed:
• Advanced coordination
• Strength development
• Flexibility
• Confidence
• Acrobatics progressions
BEGINNER BALLET LEVEL 1
Age: 4.5 – 6 years
A bridge between preschool ballet and formal ballet training. Students learn foundational ballet technique, terminology, musicality, and performance skills in a structured and encouraging environment.
Skills Developed:
• Ballet technique
• Musicality
• Focus and discipline
• Strength and control
• Performance confidence
Skills Developed:
• Ballet technique
• Musicality
• Focus and discipline
• Strength and control
• Performance confidence
BEGINNER TAP
Age: 4 – 7 years
An energetic introduction to tap dance where students learn rhythm, timing, coordination, and musical expression through fun exercises and choreography.
Skills Developed:
• Rhythm
• Musicality
• Coordination
• Timing
• Performance skills
Skills Developed:
• Rhythm
• Musicality
• Coordination
• Timing
• Performance skills
BEGINNER JAZZ
Age: 4 – 6 years
A high-energy class introducing jazz dance fundamentals including kicks, jumps, turns, performance skills, and confidence-building choreography.
Skills Developed:
• Coordination
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Performance confidence
• Jazz technique
Skills Developed:
• Coordination
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Performance confidence
• Jazz technique
BEGINNER HIP HOP - FRESH MOVES
Age: 4.5 – 7 years
A fun and upbeat introduction to hip hop dance. Students learn grooves, rhythm, musicality, and age-appropriate street dance foundations while building confidence and self-expression.
Skills Developed:
• Rhythm & Groove
• Musicality
• Confidence
• Coordination
• Performance skills
Skills Developed:
• Rhythm & Groove
• Musicality
• Confidence
• Coordination
• Performance skills
BEGINNER ACRO STARTERS
Age: 5 – 7 years
A structured acrobatics programme designed for children ready to progress beyond preschool acro. Students work on strength, flexibility, balance, tumbling skills, and safe acrobatic technique.
Skills Developed:
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Tumbling foundations
• Balance
• Body control
Skills Developed:
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Tumbling foundations
• Balance
• Body control
Why Dance?
Dance is proven to improve children's development physically, mentally, and socially. When they start early, children also develop skills that last a lifetime, including social skills, coordination, balance, memory, and listening.
Dance classes encourage kids to develop social skills, while also having fun. Through taking turns, listening, and working together, your child will be growing more than just their dance skills.
Dance is a great way to build confidence, especially when starting at an early age.
Dance has to be the most fun way to exercise, right? Your child will move their body, develop coordination, and improve posture all while having fun.
Enrol Your Child
Sign your child up to build confidence, creativity, and coordination. We'll teach them the foundations of dance through playful activities, music, and simple routines.
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