4-6 yo Kids Ballet Class

Service Description

In this class I introduce young children to the foundations of classical ballet in a supportive and engaging environment. We begin the lesson with floor work, where kids develop strength, flexibility and coordination through simple stretching and conditioning exercises for the back, core and legs. In Russian classical ballet training, we believe that strong foundations begin on the floor, helping young dancers build the strength and body awareness needed for ballet technique. The class then continues at the barre, where students are introduced to the basic positions of the feet and simple ballet movements such as pliés, tendus, gentle leg extensions, arabesques and balances. In the centre, children begin learning the basic positions of the arms through simple port de bras, as well as light jumps and travelling movements. As the class progresses, students start combining these elements into short and simple dance sequences, developing coordination, musicality and confidence. Each class finishes with a short free dance, giving children the opportunity to move creatively to music, express themselves and enjoy dancing while naturally applying what they have learned during the lesson.