Parent & Tot

Toddler Dance Classes (ages 1.5 - 4)

About the Preschool Dance Program

Parent & Tot is a class tailored to our tiny dancers and their parents. This class emphasizes the creative art of dance while providing an exciting new learning environment. In this class we begin to teach our tiny dancers fundamentals of dance such as learning the parts of their body, musicality, body positions, how to wait in line, and imagination. We do this through parent participation and incorporating the use of props, activities and games designed to introduce dance and movement. Skills learned and carried beyond the dance classes include communication skills, class etiquette, memory development, creativity and social involvement. Parents should be dressed comfortably in loose fitting clothing and bare or socked feet. Parent interaction is a fun approach to ensure student participation and skill attainment. The involvement of the parent is to help the student form a love for dance, feel comfortable around the instructor and classmates, while also learning the basics of dance so they can continue to be a part of their dancer’s journey through our program.

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Registration for Toddler Dance Classes:

Parent & Tot students who are brand new to dance are welcome to enroll at any time during the year with the exception of June due to recital preparation. During the month of June we are happy to pre-register you for the next session.

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Toddler Dance Class FAQs for Parents

What age can my child start toddler dance classes?
Our Parent & Tot program welcomes dancers as young as 18 months. Classes are designed for ages 1.5 to 4 years, and when your dancer is ready for the next step, our dance classes for kids begin at age 4 with pre-ballet and pre-hip hop/acro.

Do parents participate in the class?
Yes! Parent participation is a key part of the Parent & Tot program. You will dance alongside your child, helping them feel comfortable with the instructor and their classmates while sharing the experience together.

What should my toddler wear to class?
Parents should dress comfortably in loose fitting clothing with bare or socked feet. For your dancer, our class dress code covers everything you need to know.

Where are toddler dance classes offered?
LAAPA offers dance classes at three campuses: Mandeville, Covington, and River Ridge. Contact our office for current Parent & Tot availability at the campus nearest you.

What if my toddler is shy in new situations?
That is completely normal at this age, and it is exactly why parents attend class together with their dancers. Because you participate in every activity, most little ones warm up quickly and begin joining in on their own as the weeks go by.

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