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Parent & Tot

Age: 18 Months–2 Years

 

Class Length: 45 Minutes

 

Perfect For:

Toddlers who are ready to explore movement, music, and dance alongside a parent or caregiver in a fun, nurturing environment.

About

Our Parent & Tot program creates a joyful first dance experience while strengthening the bond between child and caregiver. Through music, movement, creative play, and age-appropriate activities, children begin developing coordination, balance, rhythm, and social skills while building confidence and discovering the joy of movement.

Skills They Will Develop
  • Gross motor coordination

  • Balance and body awareness

  • Rhythm and musicality

  • Listening and following directions

  • Social interaction and classroom readiness

  • Confidence through movement and exploration

What To Expect

Parents and caregivers actively participate throughout class, helping children feel comfortable, confident, and engaged as they explore movement, music, and their first dance experience.

Dress Code

Comfortable clothing that allows for movement. Bare feet or ballet shoes are welcome. Parents should wear comfortable clothing and clean indoor shoes or socks.

Schedule
Wednesday
3:45 - 4:30
Parent & Tot Music & Movement
Ready To Begin?

We'd love to welcome your little one to the NESD&T family! Register today or contact us to learn more!

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Preschool

Age: 3 - 4 

 

Class Length: 1 hour

 

Perfect For:

Young dancers ready to explore ballet and tap independently while building confidence, coordination, and a love of dance in a positive, nurturing environment.

About

Our Preschool Dance Program introduces young children to the foundations of dance through creative movement, music, imagination, and age-appropriate technique. Students explore ballet and tap while developing coordination, balance, musicality, and classroom skills.

Through structured activities and creative play, dancers learn to follow directions, work with others, and build confidence as they discover the joy of dance.

Skills They Will Develop

  • Basic ballet, tap & movement fundamentals

  • Coordination, balance & body awareness

  • Rhythm & musicality

  • Listening, focus & classroom independence

  • Following directions & working with others

  • Confidence & self-expression

  • Creativity through movement & imagination

What To Expect
 

Preschool dancers experience a carefully designed class that combines technique, creativity, and fun. Teachers encourage each child to participate at their own pace while developing good classroom habits, dance skills, and confidence for continued training.

Performance Opportunities

​ All Preschool students end the season by participating in our annual Spring Performance, giving them the opportunity to experience the excitement of performing on stage.

Schedule

Monday

4:30-5:30

Ballet & Tap Combo

 

Wednesday

4:30-5:30

Ballet & Tap Combo

 

Saturday

10:00-11:00

Ballet & Tap Combo

      Ready To Begin?
We'd love to welcome your little one to the NESD&T family! Register today or contact us to learn more!

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