🌟 The Aim of our PetiteZ Program

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Our Petite Program has been specially and carefully designed to give the youngest dancers the very best start to their journey. From as early as 18 months old, children are introduced to the joy of movement while building the fundamental skills needed for dance and healthy development.

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🧠 Why Start Early?

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Research shows that teaching correct movement patterns and body awareness from a young age sets children up for long-term success in dance and sport. In our program, little dancers develop:

• Coordination and balance

• Rhythm and musicality

• Posture and alignment

• Safe dance techniques

By focusing on correct habits early, we not only help children progress faster but also prevent injuries and ensure they have a solid foundation for a long and healthy dance journey.

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👶 Two Age Groups for Growing Dancers

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To ensure every child receives the right level of support and challenge, our Petite Program is divided into two stages:

• 18 months – 2 years → Playful exploration, parent involvement, and the first steps of movement discovery.

• 2.5 years – 5 years → Building independence, confidence, and body awareness with more structured dance-based activities.

This careful age division ensures children learn at their own pace, while still being nurtured in a fun, supportive, and age-appropriate environment.

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🎵 What We Do in Class

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Each class blends dance, play, and physical development, designed to engage children while teaching safe movement habits. Activities include:

• Creative movement games – pretending to be animals, exploring different shapes and levels, or dancing with scarves and props.

• Balance and coordination drills – walking on tiptoes, hopping on one foot, or balancing on “magic spots.”

• Musicality exercises – clapping to rhythms, moving fast or slow to the music, and learning simple patterns.

• Fundamental dance skills – first positions, pliés, jumps, and safe stretching techniques.

• Partner and group activities – circle dances, copying games, and fun routines that build teamwork and social skills.

These activities are carefully chosen to ensure children are learning through play, developing strength and flexibility, and most importantly—having fun!

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🩺 Backed by Science & Health Expertise

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What makes our program truly unique is the expertise behind it. With experience as an Allied Health Assistant in physiotherapy and current university studies in Exercise and Sports Science, I bring an in-depth understanding of:

• Anatomy and biomechanics

• Motor skill development

• Injury prevention strategies

• Age-appropriate physical conditioning

This knowledge allows me to carefully design a program that is not only fun and creative but also scientifically backed and physically beneficial. Every exercise, game, and activity is chosen to support healthy growth and to give children the best possible foundation in movement.

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💖 More Than Dance Steps

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Our Petite Program is about more than just learning to dance—it’s about building confidence, physical literacy, and a love of movement that will last a lifetime. Parents can feel confident knowing their child is receiving a program that blends the joy of dance with the security of expert guidance.

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✨ The perfect start for little dancers—safe, supportive, and built for the future.