Introduction to Dance and Pre Ballet Tap are taught at Los Angeles Ballet Academy by our trained Teachers. All of our teachers have passed the Royal Academy of Dancing Intermediate examination (teachers entree examination) and continue to further their studies in dance and the teaching of dance.

These classes are open to girls and boys ages aged 3 years old through Kindergarten. Little dancers love to move, and pretend and we utilize these natural tenancies to gently introduce them to the dance world. Dancers need to work in their own body space and wait their turn, they need to learn to respect the studio, the teacher and understand what each piece of equipment in the dance room is used for. Young dancers absorb this while listening to different kinds of music, and dancing with scarves, tambourines, singing songs, tumbling, and tap dancing. The teachers will introduce basic ballet positions, age appropriate stretching exercises and correct posture in a positive and creative environment.

Preschool Dance offers girls and boys the joy of dance during their preschool day. It can be offered as part of the school curriculum or as a special activity. We enjoy teaching it as part of the curriculum because every student is then given the experience and parents and teachers are often surprised by shy students or sports enthusiasts who may not have previously considered dance as an activity, who uncover hidden talents of coordination, improvisation, musicality and the love of movement. Boys especially benefit from the experience of everyone participating and thoroughly enjoy an activity that they may not have considered till they try it. As a special activity, classes are often run after school at the same site so parents do not have to drive their children to yet another location for dance. Little dancers take their dance clothes to school and change for class if they wish. They look forward to their special treat once a week when the dance teacher comes to school. Classes include stretching, dance games, use of props, theatre games, basic tumbling skills, songs, ballet fundamentals taught with a creative approach and lots of imagery. Tap can also be offered if the space permits.

Dress:
Girls: Any color leotards and skirts, tights or socks, pink ballet shoes and black patent leather tap shoes.
Boys: Black shorts and t-shirts, black ballet shoes and black lace-up tap shoes.