Keep it simple. Get your child in class, reduce friction, and stack early wins.
1) What to wear for your first class.
Intro Class = simple: if you have a leotard great, if not comfy tee/leggings, socks, and hair up is great : )
Your dancer will eventually need a leotard, tights and ballet shoes. But don’t worry about it for your first class as we will guide you which are best to buy afterwards. Having your child wear a required dancewear once he or she registers will help teachers see alignment and improve their concentration.
2) Hair without tears
Hair away from face is all that is needed until higher level ballet classes where you fill find that a hair net will be your friend.
3) Make their experience better!
Please be on time for your dance class. This will mean to arrrive 10 minutes early. Seeing friends and having a mini ritutal with saying goodbye to a parent will give everyone a better experience.
4) Toddler and Preschool children’s nerves are normal. Follow the studio plan (window watch/parent) child stays outside the dance room until ready to join. 2 minutes on the dance floor is a win! Celebrate small wins and be patient with your fist month!
5) First‑week mindset
Goal isn’t perfection; it’s one visible win: step on the floor, touch a prop, finish warm‑up.
Praise effort: “I saw you try—that’s a win.” Be patient your first month. Confidence stacks fast with tiny wins. You will help them build their confidence one high-five a time!
Fun fact: Future start dance soloists are commonly students that had a harder time starting.
Ready to start building your child’s confidence?
Book am Intro. Simple dress code, fast check‑in, parent‑join option for shy kids. If you’re not thrilled after the first class, you don’t pay, try again!