preschool
The first five years of a child's life are fundamentally important. They are the foundation that shapes children's future health, happiness, growth, development and learning achievement at school, in the family and community, and in life in general.
Recent research confirms that the first five years are particularly important for the development of the child's brain, and the first three years are the most critical in shaping the child's brain architecture. Early experiences provide the base for the brain's organizational development and functioning throughout life. They have a direct impact on how children develop learning skills as well as social and emotional abilities.
Children learn more quickly during their early years than at any other time in life. They need love and nurturing to develop a sense of trust and security that turns into confidence as they grow.
Turning Point Tinies and Teammates
This class is designed for the absolute beginner age 2-3.5 years old and their Social Distancing Teammate! In this class we learn the very basics of dance with the help of the class instructor and a trusty adult!
In this class our teachers are committed to developing your toddlers fine and gross motor skills through the incredible art of dance! Along with your dancers physical development our staff understands that this is one of your child's most important ages for emotional development. This class is perfect for the dancer that is beginning to balance the full array of human emotion while also learning about other people's feelings.
Please note that the staff is understanding that emotional outbursts are common in this class, because children often don’t know how to put words to ‘big’ emotions like frustration, anger, embarrassment, guilt and shame. We are committed to helping your child through this important developmental stage While helping them learn how to be a part of a class environment!
Time Commitment: 30 mins per week
Attire: Any colored leotard and tights, and pink ballet shoes. Hair should be secured away from the dancers face. Please make sure your dancers fashion accessories are safe in their dance bag before class starts.
Fairytale Ballet
Travel Into the Fun-known with your dancer’s favorite Fairytale characters as their instructor!!! In this class we will bring your dancer’s favorite stories to life through dance!
With adventurers as their guide, your dancer will explore movement in a fun and supportive environment. Not only will your dancer start to gain basic Ballet and Jazz dance technique and vocabulary, but they will also develop skills to be a productive learner, exceptional classmate and an engaged student! The nurturing nature of this class is perfect for the little dancer who loves to move!
Ages: 3.5-5.5 Years Old
Time Commitment: 30 mins per week
Attire: Any colored leotard and tights, and pink ballet shoes. Hair should be secured away from the dancers face. Please make sure your dancers fashion accessories are safe in their dance bag before class starts.
Children’s Dance
This class is designed for the beginning-preschool dancer. In Children’s Dance, we incorporate Ballet and Jazz fundamentals, terminology, and technique, with games and activities!
Ages: 3.5-4.5 Years Old
Time Commitment: 30 mins per week
Attire: Any colored leotard and tights, and pink ballet shoes. Hair should be secured away from the dancers face. Please make sure your dancers fashion accessories are safe in their dance bag before class starts.
Mini Movers Hip Hop
With a focus on fun and friendship, this class is designed for the preschooler, who is ready to move and groove! Mini Movers Hip Hop is designed for the dancer who is 3.5 to 5 years of age. In this class your dancer will work on developing the skills and focus to move in new funky ways! Dancers will learn important etiquette, vocabulary and technique to have a strong base in Hip Hop while still in a playful and tender environment. This class will be a half hour of Hip Hop, including stretch and across the floor. Each student will be working towards mastering and developing strength and coordination.
Ages: 3.5-4.5 Years Old
Time Commitment: 30 mins per week
Attire: Anything comfortable to move in, such as leggings, joggers, hoodies, t-shirts, etc. Any style sneakers...stylish and fun! Hair pulled back out of face.
Mini Movers Acro
Mini Movers Acro is designed for the dancer who is 3.5 to 5 years of age. In this class your dancer will work on developing the skills and focus ! Acrobatics uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-based tricks. In this 45-minute beginner-level class, students perform conditioning exercises to prepare them for increased difficulty. It teaches flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination. TPD Acro Instructors are certified by Acrobatic Arts and classes follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus..
Ages: 4-5 Years Old
Time Commitment: 45 mins per week
Attire: Any style leotard, dance shorts or leggings, any color of footless tights, and jazz shoes.
Pre Ballet/Jazz
Our Pre Ballet/ Jazz Classes are designed for our dancers who are in kindergarten or have taken more than one year of dance instruction. In these classes your dancer will develop the skills and focus to move out of our introductory program and into our primary program.
In our Pre Ballet/ Jazz program your dancer will learn important etiquette, vocabulary and technique to have a strong base while still in a playful and tender environment.
Ages: 4-5 Years Old
Attire: Any colored leotard and tights, and pink ballet shoes. Hair should be secured away from the dancers face. Please make sure your dancers fashion accessories are safe in their dance bag before class starts.