Children’s Program
Ages 18 months to 7 years
Our Children's Program classes are specifically designed to meet the developmental and physical abilities of students ages 18 months to 7 years old. Children at these ages learn and explore through body movement, using their imaginations in combination with music, props, and direction.
Our Creative Movement classes are designed for both the child and the parent/caregiver to participate..
Our goals for this age range include:
To introduce children to the art of dancing.
To help children grow.
To organize and foster creativity.
To prepare children for the classical ballet program.
To have fun.
Ballet Class Dress Code
In an effort to promote both professionalism and equality, each successive class level at NSB requires a designated color of leotard for girls. Leotards must be ordered through Dance Away for ages 18 months and up (students may wear a plain black leotard until orders arrive). Additionally, girls are expected to come to class in white ankle socks (no tights), pink ballet shoes, and with hair pulled away from the face.
Boys must wear black fitted dance shorts/leggings, white fitted shirt/leotard, white socks, and black ballet shoes.
Placement for the school year is determined by age as of October 1st.
Alternative Class Dress Codes
Bra tops are not permitted and hair MUST be secured away from the face.
Lyrical: Students may wear a leotard or fitted tank top of their choice to this class (any color!) as well as black dance shorts and lyrical shoes.
Jazz: Students may wear a leotard or fitted tank top (any color) with black dance shorts and/or black leggings. Caramel/tan-colored jazz shoes are required.
Hip hop: Tank top/ leotard, dance shorts/leggings/loose pants. Light colored supportive sneakers (CLEAN: must be used for class only). No black shoes. No street shoes.
Tap: Leotard/tank top and black dance shorts/leggings. Black lace-up tap shoes.
Acro: Leotard/fitted tank top and black dance shorts/leggings. No loose clothing! Bare feet.
