Class Descriptions & Attire
TWINKLE BABIES & ME (Walking to 2.5/3YRS)
A 45 minute 6 week session introducing dancers to our Twinkle Babies class containing ballet and creative movement with a parent/guardian present. Young dancers & parents/guardians will learn the basic steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get these little guys inspired to dance. The use of props such as Twinkle bears and hula hoops, enables the young dancers to use their imagination, creativity and, most of all, have fun!
SHOE REQUIREMENTS (NOT INCLUDED IN KIT)
Girls: Pink Capezio Lily Ballet Shoe (212C).
Boys: Black So Danca Stretch Ballet Shoe (SD16S).
TWINKLE BABIES & ME KIT (PROVIDED BY WDC) (KIT OPTIONAL)
Girls:
- Pink Twinkle Babies Bodysuit/Tutu – REQUIRED
- Pink Ballet Tights – REQUIRED
- Twinkle Bear
- Pink Matching Outfit for Twinkle Bear
- Pink Carrying Case
Boys:
- White T_Shirt – REQUIRED
- Black Shorts – REQUIRED
- Twinkle Bear
- Suit for Twinkle Bear
- Carrying Case
TWINKLE BABIES (3YRS- 2020)
A 30 minute introductory dance class containing ballet and creative movement. Young dancers will learn the basic steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get these little guys inspired to dance. The use of props such as Twinkle bears and hula hoops, enables the young dancers to use their imagination, creativity and, most of all, have fun!
SHOE REQUIREMENTS (NOT INCLUDED IN KIT)(NOT REQUIRED FOR SUMMER)
Girls: Pink Capezio Lily Ballet Shoe (212C).
Boys: Black So Danca Stretch Ballet Shoe (SD16S).
TWINKLE BABIES KIT (PROVIDED BY WDC)
Girls:
- Pink Twinkle Babies Bodysuit/Tutu
- Pink Ballet Tights
- Twinkle Bear
- Pink Matching Outfit for Twinkle Bear
- Pink Carrying Case
Boys:
- White T_Shirt
- Black Shorts
- Twinkle Bear
- Suit for Twinkle Bear
- Carrying Case
Class Schedule
What to expect on the first day – from one parent to another!
We are very excited to welcome your little one to our Twinkle Stars Dance program. They come into the classroom very slowly, but make the most measurable progress by the end of the year!! We look forward to seeing all of the beautiful little dancers all dressed in pink! We know that as a parent you have a vision for how you think the first day will go. I am writing this letter in order to give you some ideas of how it might go, and how it might not. You may take this advice for whatever it is worth to you. All children are different and react differently in situations.
A brand new dancer may cling to their parent/guardian as they walk in the studio door, as they are unaware of their environment. Everything to them is new. Please arrive early on the first day in order to get them acclimated to their new teacher and environment.
Separation anxiety is one of the most common issues on the first day, you may overcome this by explaining to your child before they arrive that you will watch them through the window when the curtains open (the last 10 mins of class) and that mommy won’t leave.
Our Twinkle Stars program is designed as a teacher/child class. Our policy is that all parents/guardians need to be in the lobby when class is in session. We also need to keep the door to the studio closed during class, in order to avoid any wandering dancers. We will work with you and your child to achieve success in bringing happy dancers into the classroom without you. This is a gradual process for most young children.
Have you ever noticed that when one child begins to cry, the others follow suit? We have observed this as well and it is why we need to have any crying child wait with you outside at the window until they feel confident to come back in. We know this sounds harsh, but we will make every attempt at calming your child and getting them to join the class that we possibly can, before we ask the parent/guardian to exit the room. Sometimes the child is actually upset just being in the room, so you may calm them down more effectively outside. In the past we let the parent/guardian of an unsure child remain in the room with the child; however, we found that this practice can distract other dancers, and the inability for Mom to leave the room in subsequent weeks, as the child has learned, “my parent/guardian stays with me”.
Most of the time our little dancers come into the room right away and never look back. Sometimes our little dancers aren’t ready for a teacher/child class. As parents/guardians, we won’t know until we try. Please remember that it sometimes takes a few weeks in order for the child to warm up to the idea, even if they LOVE to dance.
Lastly, our goal on the first day is to get every child into the class without mom and without crying. If we have done that we have succeeded. Please don’t be alarmed if your child just stands and stares at the teacher jumping up and down. They are simply observing their environment. They will dance when they are ready!!! We hope you all have a positive experience at our studio. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns.