Please make sure that ALL shoes have your dancer's name in each shoe before class.
How should hair be styled?
At this age, we understand that it can be tricky to achieve a traditional ballet bun. We just ask that dancer's hair is neat and tidy and won't be a distraction when they dance.
What will my child be learning?
Our curriculum explores all the essential building blocks for Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop and Acrobatics. We understand that young dancers are still growing, and our curriculum encourages safe and nurturing movement exploration. No dancer will ever be forced into uncomfortable stretching or positions their body is not ready for. All classes incorporate freestyle improvisation so each child can explore their own expression in dance. Each child will receive a dance passport that shows their progress of physical and vocabulary knowledge.
How will my child's success be monitored?
Each dancer will receive a dance passport their first day of class. This will be kept at the studio and, each class, they will receive a rhinestone for each skill they have mastered. When all of the passport has been completed, they will graduate to the next level. Please note; there is no need to change classes upon graduation, as your child will remain in the same class and the curriculum will advance.
Do we participate in a recital?
Yes, Every year in May, we have a special recital for all of our Dancers and Dreamers! They will learn a dance in class and perform in a nearby theatre. There will be lots of communication about the big day and what to expect. All fees and due dates are available in your contract, and you may opt out of recital if a conflict arises. However, it is such a special opportunity for dancers to showcase all they have learned that we hope you can make it.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at dd@balancedancestudios.com.
