Overview
Dance with Me is a joyful and engaging music and dance class designed specifically for young children (ages 18 months to 3 years) and their parent, guardian, or caregiver. This class focuses on building coordination, rhythm, and social skills through movement, music, and playful interaction. Perfect for toddlers who are not yet ready to participate in class independently, Dance with Me creates a safe and nurturing environment for families to connect and move together.
Each class blends structured activities with imaginative play to introduce basic dance concepts in a fun and approachable way. Through music, props, and games, caregivers and children explore movement together, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of dance.
What to expect
- Follow-the-leader style movement sequences
- Basic dance steps and rhythm activities using scarves, shakers, or ribbons
- Animal walks, jumping, and spinning to encourage gross motor development
- Interactive games between child and caregiver (e.g., mirror dancing, hand claps)
- Movement songs that incorporate holding hands, lifting, or gentle swinging
- Open time to dance freely to music
- Encouraged imaginative play with music and movement themes (e.g., “dancing like butterflies,” “tiptoe like a mouse”)
Benefits of Dance with Me
- Strengthens the caregiver-child bond
- Encourages early social interaction
- Builds body awareness, balance, and rhythm
- Boosts confidence and emotional expression
- Fosters early listening and following direction skills
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing for movement
- Water bottle
- Willingness to have fun!