Toddler & Children's Program

Matthew 19:14  “Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.

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Children's Program at Dance Academy of Mansfield

 

The Toddler Program is a wonderful way to introduce music and movement into a child's life.  The purpose of these classes is to begin to build skills such as following along, taking turns, listening, and learning general directions.  The curriculum is based upon seasonal music, movement songs that encourage the age-appropriate physical development of children.  For class Schedule & availability in classes please go to the Register Online page.  

2&3 yrs. old Mighty Movers (1 day a week)
Designed to enhance gross motor skills, listening skills, and musicality through music, props, and dance. Dance basics are introduced through song and movement. Parents may need to participate and be close by for assistance.  

 

The Children's Program follows a proven curriculum built for age 3 to age 8 by September 1st. The purpose of the curriculum is to gain confidence, poise, and a solid framework on which to build beginning ballet and tap technique. The children for this program are ready to be in a class by themselves and begin to form a relationship with a teacher and classmates. They will begin to learn the basic elements of creative movement, move on to pre-ballet skills, and finally into the basic skills needed to stand at a barre. Behavior and social skills such as turn-taking and following instructions will be emphasized. 

Our Year-Round Season is 11 months of classes from the 2nd week of August to mid-June with a full performance Production on the 2nd or 3rd weekend of June.  For class Schedule & availability in classes please go to the Register Online page.  

Young dancer at Dance Academy of Mansfield

3&4 yrs. old Tippy Toes (1 day a week)
Designed to enhance gross motor skills, listening skills, and musicality through music, props, and dance. Intro Ballet and tap steps are introduced through song and dance.

4&5 yrs. old Princess (1 day a week)
Creative movement, pre-ballet, and tap steps are introduced through song and dance. Strengthening and stretching exercises are also introduced through creative and fun themes.

5&6 yrs old Garden (1 day a week)
Beginning ballet positions of the feet, hands, and arms are introduced. Basic ballet exercises and steps are introduced. Basic tap steps are taught through song and dance.

6&7 yrs old Seasons (1 day a week)
Ballet bar is introduced with center and traveling ballet steps. Tap technique is introduced along with intro jazz steps.

Note: Schedule is based upon enrollment.