Twinkle
Babies™ Creative Movement (age 2)
A thirty minute
introductory dance class containing ballet and creative
movement. Young
dancers will learn the basic
steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate
movement
in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get
these little guys inspired to dance. The
use of props such as Twinkle bears and hula hoops,
enables the young dancers to use their
imagination, creativity and, most of all, have fun!
What to except on the
first day from one parent to another!
We are very excited to
welcome your little one to our Twinkle Babies Dance™
program. They come into the classroom very slowly, but
make the most measurable progress by the end of the
year!! We look forward to seeing all of the beautiful
little dancers! We know that as a parent you have a
vision for how you think the first day will go. I am
writing this letter in order to give you some ideas of
how it might go, and how it might not. You may take this
advice for whatever it is worth to you. All children are
different and react differently in situations.
Usually a brand new 2 year
old will cling to mom as they walk in the studio door,
as they are unaware of their environment. Everything to
them is new. Please arrive early on the first day in
order to get them acclimated to their new teacher and
environment. Separation
anxiety is one of the most common issues on the first
day, you may overcome this by explaining to your child
before they arrive that mommy will watch them through
the window during the class and that mommy won’t
leave.
Our Twinkle Babies Dance™
class is designed as a teacher/child class. Our policy
is that all parents need to be in the parent room when
class is in session. We also need to keep the door to
the studio closed during class, in order to avoid any
wandering dancers. We will work with you and your child
to achieve success in bringing happy dancers into the
classroom without mom. This is a gradual process for
most babies. Have you ever noticed that when one 2
year old begins to cry, the others follow suit? We have
observed this as well and it is why we need to have any
crying child wait with mom outside at the window until
they feel confident to come back in. We know this sounds
harsh, but we will make every attempt at calming your
child and getting them to join the class that we
possibly can, before we ask the mom to exit the room.
Sometimes the child is actually upset just being in the
room, so you may calm them down more effectively
outside. In the past we let the parent of an unsure
child remain in the room with the child; however, we
found that this practice can distract other dancers, and
the inability for Mom to leave
the room in subsequent weeks, as the child has
learned, “my mommy stays with me”. Most of the
time our little dancers come into the room right away
and never look back. Sometimes our little dancers
aren’t ready for a teacher/child class. As parents, we
won’t know until we try. Please remember that it
sometimes takes a few weeks in order for the child to
warm up to the idea, even if they LOVE to dance.
Lastly, our goal on the
first day is to get every child into the class without
mom and without crying. If we have done that we have
succeeded. Please don’t be alarmed if your child just
stands in her hula hoop and stares at the teacher
jumping up and down. They are simply observing their
environment. They will dance when they are ready!!! We
hope you all have a positive experience at our studio.
Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have questions
or concerns.
Twinkle
Stars™ Pre-Ballet and Tap (ages 3-5)
An
age specific 45 and 60 minute classes containing ballet,
jazz and tap. The purpose of the class is to introduce
young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire
movement and creativity within a positive environment.
Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology in
all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn
what a “plie” is and how to demonstrate one. The use
of fun, age appropriate music engages the young
dancers’ minds and bodies. The use of props such as
hula hoops for the “freeze dance” makes the end of
class the most fun!
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