Dance, New England Ballet Theatre
Farmington Recreation in collaboration with New England Ballet Theatre presents Tiny Twirls, Little Leaps, and Petite Pirouettes.
Tiny Twirls (Parent & Child Ages 18 months - Under 3)
This ballet/tap combo class, taught by a professional ballerina, will get your toddler moving and grooving while introducing them to the basics of dance, movement, and music. Toddlers will dance with their grown-up while beginning to learn to follow directions and dance with other children. We will dance to fun and imaginative songs, use props that foster their creativity, and learn basic ballet and tap steps that teach gross motor skills. One parent/caregiver must be present to dance with their child.
Little Leaps (Ages 3 - 6)
This ballet/tap combo class, taught by a professional ballerina, will foster dancers’ creativity and imagination while learning the fundamentals of ballet and tap dance vocabulary. Children will learn foundational ballet and tap steps, musicality, spatial awareness, coordination, and gross motor skills. This class is taught using imagery, props, fun games, and music. Children in this age group will dance independently. The program will culminate in a short dance performed for parents at the last class!
Petite Pirouettes (Ages 7 - 12)
This ballet class, taught by a professional ballerina, introduces dancers ages 7 - 12 to the foundational elements of classical ballet in a fun, supportive, and age-appropriate environment. Students will learn basic ballet positions, terminology, and movement patterns while developing coordination, posture, musicality, and discipline. Each class balances structured technique with creative movement, allowing dancers to explore self-expression through dance. Whether your child is trying ballet for the first time or continuing from an earlier level, this class builds confidence, encourages artistry, and sets the stage for a lifelong love of ballet! The program will culminate in a short dance performed for parents at the last class!
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Tiny Twirls (Parent & Child)
This ballet/tap combo class, taught by a professional ballerina, will get your toddler moving and grooving while introducing them to the basics of dance, movement, and music. Toddlers will dance with their grown-up while beginning to learn to follow directions and dance with other children. We will dance to fun and imaginative songs, use props that foster their creativity, and learn basic ballet and tap steps that teach gross motor skills. One parent/caregiver must be present to dance with their child.
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Little Leaps
This ballet/tap combo class, taught by a professional ballerina, will foster dancers’ creativity and imagination while learning the fundamentals of ballet and tap dance vocabulary. Children will learn foundational ballet and tap steps, musicality, spatial awareness, coordination, and gross motor skills. This class is taught using imagery, props, fun games, and music. Children in this age group will dance independently. The program will culminate in a short dance performed for parents at the last class!
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Petite Pirouettes
This ballet class, taught by a professional ballerina, introduces dancers ages 7–12 to the foundational elements of classical ballet in a fun, supportive, and age-appropriate environment. Students will learn basic ballet positions, terminology, and movement patterns while developing coordination, posture, musicality, and discipline. Each class balances structured technique with creative movement, allowing dancers to explore self-expression through dance. Whether your child is trying ballet for the first time or continuing from an earlier level, this class builds confidence, encourages artistry, and sets the stage for a lifelong love of ballet! The program will culminate in a short dance performed for parents at the last class!
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