Est. 2015
WHAT IS LITTLE DANCERS?
Little Dancers, established in 2015 by Velocity Dance Company, is a joyful and creative program introducing young children to the magic of dance. After celebrating our 10‑year milestone in 2024, we’re excited to continue offering our specially designed classes in Rostrevor that teach foundational dance skills while supporting key developmental milestones.
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Our term programs are created by qualified teachers with backgrounds in child education and psychology. Each class helps build motor skills, coordination, musicality, balance, language, social awareness, self‑awareness and confidence.
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We prioritise a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment where children feel comfortable to explore and express their creativity. Our teachers greet every student by name each week to build positive, familiar relationships that help each child feel supported and excited to return.
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Little Dancers is the perfect introduction for children ready to skip, jump and twirl into their first dance experience as well as a wonderful foundation for those beginning their longer dance journey.
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Join us for a fun-filled experience at Little Dancers and we hope to meet you and your little one soon!
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Our Little Dancers program is designed with care by our dedicated teachers, with backgrounds in both education and psychology. Each class has been specifically curated to educate, enchant, inspire and entertain every student, in a safe and welcoming environment.
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We believe that familiarity in a class setting builds confidence and comfort for young students. Our teachers always begin the lesson with a welcome circle, sprinkling some special, sparkly fairy dust to get everyone dance-ready. The classes then proceed with a consistent sequence of unisex-friendly warm-ups, traveling steps, movement-based games, choreography, and free movement time, concluding respectfully with a curtsey or a bow. Content is a mix between jazz and ballet dance foundations. We also blend popular and traditional music, along with using captivating props to make classes engaging.
Repetition helps students quickly adapt to each class and term program, establishing familiarity and trust.
Our passionate team is proud to foster a safe and nurturing environment that actively promotes positive self-esteem, manners, poise, language development, and overall wellbeing.
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Little Dancers is an excellent weekly activity that helps develop valuable social and communication skills with peers and teachers. Our classes strike the perfect balance of structure, creativity, and imagination, keeping our little ones engaged, happy, and dancing around the room!
NURTURING INDEPENDENCE
Our classes are designed to foster independence, self-expression, and individuality, which is why we use a 'closed class format' for all general classes.
As experienced teachers, we find that our students are more engaged, actively listening, and participating with less hesitation when in a focused learning environment with just students and teachers. We understand that new students and families may need some time to adjust, so we take positive steps to gradually help new students become independent and comfortable in their own space.
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Over time, students adapt positively to this concept, and we are passionate about celebrating even the smallest of victories. We knowingly understand that new students may feel hesitant in an unfamiliar setting, so parents are welcome to quietly sit in the room during trial lessons if needed or preferred.
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It’s truly a proud and magical moment when our little dancers build the self confidence and awareness to walk into their dance room independently and get ready for class alongside their teachers.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
We love hosting 'Open Weeks' and 'Performance Days' throughout the year, typically during the last week of each term. During these times a special parent or guardian are warmly welcomed into our dance room by teachers to witness the wonderful progress our little ones have made.
Every performer is awarded a special term achievement certificate to celebrate their accomplishments and the completion of the program.
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Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in optional Mid-Year and End-Of-Year Demonstration Performances. These fun, casual, ticketed events take place at an external venue. More information will be provided during the performance terms.
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Performing in front of an audience is a significant achievement, and we strive to make our students feel as excited and prepared as possible!
