Dance, New England Ballet Theatre
Farmington Recreation in collaboration with the New England Ballet Theatre presents Tiny Twirls, Little Leaps, Petite Pirouettes, and Adult Ballet.
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.
*Tiny Twirls Attire: Wear comfy clothes you can move in and ballet and tap shoes. If no dance shoes, wear non-slip socks for ballet, sneakers for tap. Bring water bottle.
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!
*Little Leaps Attire: Wear comfy clothes you can move in and ballet and tap shoes. If no dance shoes, wear non-slip socks for ballet, sneakers for tap. Bring water bottle.
Petite Pirouettes (Ages 7 - 13)
This ballet class, taught by a professional ballerina, introduces dancers ages 7 - 13 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!
*Petite Pirouettes Attire: Wear comfy clothes you can move in and ballet shoes. If no ballet shoes, wear non-slip socks. Bring water bottle.
Adult Ballet (Ages 14+)
Ballet is a wonderful low-impact and fun form of exercise for adults. Discover the grace, strength, and beauty of ballet in a supportive, welcoming environment. In this program, adults will learn all the components of a ballet class: Barre, center, and across the floor work. Dancers will improve flexibility, strength, posture, balance, coordination, and even memory! All experience levels are welcome. Classes can be adapted to the needs and ability of the adult dancer.
*Adult Ballet Attire: Wear comfy clothes you can move in and ballet shoes. If no ballet shoes, wear non-slip socks. Bring water bottle.
Policies & General Information
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 7–13 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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Adult Ballet
Ballet is a wonderful low-impact and fun form of exercise for adults. Discover the grace, strength, and beauty of ballet in a supportive, welcoming environment. In this program, adults will learn all the components of a ballet class: Barre, center, and across the floor work. Dancers will improve flexibility, strength, posture, balance, coordination, and even memory! All experience levels are welcome. Classes can be adapted to the needs and ability of the adult dancer.
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