Dance With Me

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Toddler ballet classes for age 2-4.

Dance with Me is for age 2+ with a caregiver in the classroom. 

You and your toddler can learn creative and fun dance skills at an age-appropriate level through nursery rhymes, simple dance movements, and basic rhythm exercises.

Students learn co-ordination, music, and social skills while you get out of the house and get moving yourself!

There’s no upper age limit to Dance With Me so you can stay until your child is ready to dance on their own in our Dance to Your Own Tune classes.

Mother and daughter sitting on floor participating in a Dance With Me Toddler ballet class

Book an Introductory Class

Try Dance With Me for Free!

Tuesday 21st April

9:45-10:15am

Join us in studio for a free Dance with Me taster class!

Before you enrol for Term 2, come along and try it out to see if Dance with Me is the right fit for you and your child.

You’ll step into our warm, welcoming studio, meet our friendly teachers, and see first hand how your child engages with music, movement, and storytelling.  Plus, you get out of the house, get moving, and meet other mums and dads just like you.

Free Beginner Ballerina Bundle!

Because we love making first experiences extra special, the first 8 families who enrol on the day for Term 2 will receive our Beginner Ballerina Bundle!

This delightful little gift pack will help your dancer feel confident and excited as they start their ballet journey.  Full of ballet accessories and activities, there’s even a gift for you too!

Places for this free session are limited, and our preschool classes fill quickly each term.

Secure your spot now to let your child try the class before Term 2 begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in the class?

Students choose an activity from the dancing envelope for the class to do.  The teacher then leads everyone through the movements and we dance together to the music.

Some activities involve props or stories, moving about the room or interacting with partners – it just depends on what gets pulled out of the dancing envelope!

How long is the class?

Dance With Me classes run for 30 minutes.

We find this is the perfect length of time for this age group to remain engaged having fun, without getting distracted or overwhelmed.

Who can be the caregiver in class?

We welcome parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or any other carer who is responsible for your child.

Do I need a uniform or ballet shoes?

No.

Dance With Me does not have an official uniform.  Your little dancer can wear whatever dancewear they feel most comfortable in.

Ballet shoes are a good idea, but not necessary for your first class.  Socks are ok if you are coming for the first time.

When you enrol you can purchase ballet shoes from our studio shop or the local dancewear store.

I have a newborn - can I bring them too?

Yes.

Most parents in this situation bring their newborn in a harness or capsule and can still participate in class with their toddler.  

There is no charge for bringing a younger sibling who is too young to participate in the class.

How much does it cost?

Dance With Me is invoiced per 10 week Term, aligning with the public school term calendar.

You can find out all the details of costs in our Fee schedule here.

How do I book?

Book your first class using the button above.

You’ll just need to provide some details about yourself and your child, then we’ll be in contact with more information about how to find us and what to expect.

What are Dance With Me Classes?

Dance with Me is a 30-minute pre-ballet class for age 2+ with a caregiver in the classroom. 

You and your toddler can learn creative and fun dance and music skills at an age-appropriate level. 

You’ll twirl, clap, stretch, and move through fun adventures inspired by music and stories.

For many children, Dance With Me is their first class experience.  Having a parent or caregiver participate in the class provides comfort and encouragement while creating a enjoyable shared activity.  You’ll also benefit by getting moving and meeting people just like you.

Students learn co-ordination, music, and social skills while you get out of the house and get moving yourself!

There’s no upper age limit to Dance With Me so you can stay until your child is ready to dance on their own in our Dance to Your Own Tune classes.

Dance With Me Classes Term 2

Tuesday & Friday 9:45-10:15am

Classes are held at
Simply Ballet
King George Hall
Koongarra Court, Magill SA

10 week Term $132

Terms and Conditions.

Offer available to new students only.  This class is not exchangeable for any monetary value or credit, and cannot be re-book for a different date or time.  By booking a free trial class you acknowledge you have read and accept Simply Ballet’s Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.  Free gift is redeemable at your first Term 2 class after Term 2 class fees have been paid in full.

History of the Pointe Shoe in 60 seconds

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The desire to float like a Sylph across the stage on the tips of their toes is the dream of most ballet students. But where did these shoes – part ethereal magic, part torture device come from?

Here’s pointe shoe history in 60 seconds!

History of the Pointe Shoe in 60 seconds

The desire to float like a Sylph across the stage on the tips of their toes is the dream of most ballet students. But where did these shoes – part ethereal magic, part torture device come from?

Here’s pointe shoe history in 60 seconds!

1730s: Marie Camargo invents the Ballet Slipper
1790s: Charles Didelot’s ‘Flying Machine’ allows dancers to float across the stage on the tips of their toes
1820s–1830s: Marie Taglioni and the Romantic Ballerinas create the art of pointe work by darning soft ballet shoes to give more support
1870s–1890s: Italian Shoes set the Imperial Standard adding newspaper and flour paste to create the box of a pointe shoe
1910: Anna Pavlova and Salvatore Capezio add leather to stiffen the soles and provide more support
1920s–1980s:The shoe again adapts to abstraction and new choreography introduced by 20thC choreographers providing dancers greater support as technical demands increase
1993: Gaynor Minden launches a shoe inspired by the shock-absorption found in athletic footwear, opening the door for other designers to experiment with modern materials to improve shoes’ durability and fit
2020’s: Racial protests like the BLM movement spur dancewear companies on to produce pointe shoes in a range of shades to match diverse skin tones.

Pointe shoes

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