Kids classes2024-12-05T14:51:36+00:00

Our kids classes

Our classes for children are filled with joy and fun, without pressure or competition. We believe in big toothless smiles and shows in the living room rather than sequins and tight buns for our little ones. At Ballet Hop!, we dance for fun and for physical, emotional and mental health. Fairy wings welcome!

Parent-child

for 1-3 year-olds

  • 45 minutes

  • With mom, dad or one (1) other adult

  • Varied music

  • Comfy outfit for everyone

  • 2-3 classes to adapt

La récré

for 3-5 year-olds

  • 60 minutes

  • Without mom and dad

  • Varied music

  • Leather ballet shoes + leotard and tights

  • 2-3 classes to adapt

Les pirouetteuses

for 5-7 year-olds

  • 60 minutes

  • All levels welcome

  • Varied music

  • Leather ballet shoes + leotard and tights

  • 2-3 classes to adapt

Les entrechats

for 7-10 year-olds

  • 60 minutes

  • All levels welcome

  • Varied music

  • Leather ballet shoes + leotard and tights

  • 2-3 classes to adapt

How does it work?

We have two options for you, according to your personality. Are you more spontaneous or steady?

I need full flexibility

You like the idea of ​​drop-in classes? Do you ski every other week? Is your child a part-time ballet enthusiast? This is the option you need! Join any kids class on the schedule, with no commitment to being there every week. As a bonus, these class cards do not expire so you can let your child practice ballet whenever they want, without pressure and without losing classes.

I’ll be there every week

Are you and your child the reliable type and like the routine of a class every week? You’re not afraid of commitment, and you like saving your precious dollars? It’s the perfect option! Registration for the season is less flexible: you attend the same class every week,  no exchange or make-up classes ,and your wallet will be better off. PS: this is the best method to develop children’s ballet potential.

These two options are available at all our locations. Choose your studio to book!

Questions about kids classes2024-12-02T15:02:32+00:00
Yes, we offer a trial class for children at $12 + taxes 🙂 That being said, it is really normal that your child does not “participate” very actively from the start. Indeed, just watching, then entering the class, speaking to the instructor, joining the group and finally, dancing, are normal stages of learning. Give your child a few lessons to feel comfortable!
As long as your child feels good and cute, it’s perfect! Leggings & camisole or leotard & tights, anything does the trick. Fairy wings encouraged! However, you need a pair of leather ballet shoes (mandatory for safety), a reusable water bottle, a hair tie is recommended.
Yes! For our young dancers, allow a few weeks for adaptation. In general, there is no problem to start at any time. However, we recommend coming every week so that kids do not have to reacquaint themselves with the place and the group each time, and can learn as much as possible!

Classical ballet in its final form is not appropriate for children under 7 years old. It can create joint problems, growth problems, injuries and surpass children’s ability to concentrate. That’s why we do pre-ballet (which IS ballet!) to learn equally important things: rhythm, musicality, movement, directions, the body in space, textures, group work, memory, proprioception… It might not look like Swan Lake and can feel quite simple at times but trust us – it’s the right pathway to develop a great passion instead of knee problems 🙂  PS: Feel free to ask us about our class plans and the purpose of our games and exercises!

On the contrary, your child who is sitting on the floor the whole class is actively participating! Standing and dancing is the LAST step in the process of integrating the child into the class. The whole process includes looking from the window with mom, entering the room for two minutes, then agreeing to talk to the teacher or friends, and finally being able to stay there alone during the class hour. So don’t be discouraged, your child who is a little shy learns just as much and reaches the final stages of their integration!

We know that all parents like to see their little one at work and we understand 100%, but the answer is no. Apart from parent-child lessons, we ask parents to leave the studio quickly when their child arrives/not to squish their faces in the windows/not to block everyone’s passage in the door frame. This allows the instructor and assistant to do their work, and the little ones to concentrate. A bit like daycare or school! A recital in the form of an open class is also planned three times a year.

Each person who attends classes at the studio must have their own class card. So for two children, two class cards. That being said, we offer a $10 discount for references, so each child benefits from a discount on their lessons, ask us at reception!

Make sure you register the child under their own name, not yours!

Check that their age is correctly indicated in their account. Without a date of birth, the system will not allow children to register for classes.

Make sure you are choosing the correct age group.

Book classes on the computer rather than on the app!

Let us handle this for you, contact us!

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