We have two programs for this age group:
Petit Leapers Ballet and Jazz Program
Petit Tap Beats Program
Ages: 3 to 5 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Fees: $17.00 per class (when paid termly)
End of year event: Presentation Day (in studio event)
Our Petit Leapers Ballet and Jazz class is for children who are confident enough to dance without a parent or guardian. A child who is able to listen and take instruction from the teacher. A great program to follow on from the Mumma and Bubba program or to begin to your child’s dance journey, giving your child the proper foundations to then move on to our after school age classes when the time arrives.
Class content:
The class content has been carefully developed and revised to ensure all steps and routines are well suited for the age group. Each lessons class content runs for a whole term, this allows children to become familiar with the class work and routines, as well as a sense of security to progress their skills through weekly repetition.
Skills your child will gain from this class:
Musicality
- Spatial awareness
- Memorable bonding time with your parent or guardian
- Spatial awareness
- A love for music and dance
- Basic movement co-ordination of gross motor skills
- Use of props and musical instruments
- Social skills
- Building their confidence
As well as learning:
- To follow the leader
- Lining up
- Waiting for their turn
- Group co-operation
- Working with a partner
- How to express themselves freely
Our aim:
To nurture your child and develop their passion for dance and music in a place they feel safe while teaching them correct safe dance technique. We provide a fun, educational and positive experience in our studio for your child.
Petit Tap Beats Program
Ages: 3 to 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Fees: $14.50 per class (when paid termly)
End of year event: Presentation Day (in studio event)
Our Petit Tap Beats class is for children who are confident enough to dance without a parent or guardian. A child who is able to listen and take instruction from the teacher. A great addition to doing the Petit Leapers Jazz and Ballet program.To give your child a taste and to experience another fun style of dance. This style of dance is great for developing strength in the legs and feet. Cognitive abilities are also greatly enhanced during tap dancing, as to progress in tap you must develop mental and muscle memory.
Class content:
The class content has been carefully developed and revised to ensure all steps and routines are well suited for the age group. Each lessons class content runs for a whole term, this allows children to become familiar with the class work and routines, as well as a sense of security to progress their skills through weekly repetition.
Skills your child will gain from this class:
Musicality
- Basic introduction to tap beats and steps
- Spatial awareness
- A love for music and dance
- Development of rhythm
Strength in legs and feet
- Cognitive development
- Use of props and musical instruments
- Social skills
- Building their confidence
As well as learning:
- To follow the leader
- Lining up
- Waiting for their turn
- Group co-operation
- Working with a partner
- How to express themselves freely
- Development of muscle memory