Is my child ready for dance classes?

We often get asked, “How do I know if my child is ready to start dance?” While we wish there was an easy formula, each child is different! We offer a range of classes to accommodate kids at different developmental stages and experience levels. Read on to get a better idea on when might be right for your child and what classes fit best.

Brand new to dance?

You are never to old (and rarely too young) to start dance! You do not have to start dance classes at a very young age to thrive. We offer Adult classes though DiscoverDance which starts as soon as walking age. We offer non recital and technique classes for students who want to learn the basics or try a new style before performing on stage. Students are welcome to join with any level of experience, however we encourage you to reach out if a student is just starting dance above 5th grade to ensure the best class placement. If you have any questions or concerns on which class would be the best for you or your child contact us.

DiscoverDance Early Childhood Program

DiscoverDance is a series of movement classes designed to introduce children to the creative and expressive world of dance. We dance, sing, and play while growing confidence and independence. We practice following directions, waiting for our turn, important social skills and of course the basics of dance!

There are three sections of DiscoverDance Classes:

• Discover With Me: Walking – age 2

• Discover Tots: 2-3 years old

• Discover Dance 1: 3-4 years old

For these classes students should be open to new experiences but do not have to have experience in a class atmosphere, following specific directions or even be potty trained. This is truly and introductory to movement and creativity through dance!

Pre-K to Kindergarten Dance Classes

Our next age group of classes are a great starting point for slightly older kids. This age group should have more experience following simple directions, be potty trained, and comfortable spending short periods of time away from their adults.

Non-Recital class options include:

• Tippy Toes Ballet: 4 – 6 years old

• Tip Tap Toes: 4 – 6 years old

Recital classes include:

• Babes: 3 – 4 years old - Combination of ballet and tap

• Mini Movers: 4 – 5 years old - Combination of ballet and tap

• Tiny Tots Ballet: 4 – 6 years old

• Kindergarten Ballet

• Kindergarten Tap

Grade School Dance Classes

Many students don’t express the desire to start dance classes until grade school and that is a great time to start! This age group has a variety of styles to choose from however some styles require you to be enrolled in ballet at the same time to learn specific technique. Starting at 1st grade there are classes for Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Tap, and Ballet.

BritZa takes pride in being a safe space for students of all ages to learn, create, and perform. We welcome students of all backgrounds, experience levels, opportunities, and abilities. Our instructors have years of experience and love what they do, but some of them also have degrees and certifications specific to working with young children of differing abilities. We care for each student individually and create a wholesome environment that allows feel supported, improve their skills, and become part of a loving family.

Please contact us if you have any questions, concerns or would like to tour our studio! We hope to see you dancing with us soon.