{"id":2284,"date":"2025-08-22T13:50:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T13:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/battubrise.com\/?page_id=2284"},"modified":"2025-08-22T13:57:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T13:57:37","slug":"foundations-of-ballet-movement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/battubrise.com\/?page_id=2284","title":{"rendered":"Foundations of Ballet &amp; movement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7-1320x330.png 1320w, https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7-24x6.png 24w, https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7-36x9.png 36w, https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7-48x12.png 48w, https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7-600x150.png 600w, https:\/\/battubrise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Google-Forms-Headers-7.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8961d8ddb0958f75c79cb9a36a023848\">Welcome to our newest offering designed especially for our tiniest dancers! <em>Foundations of Ballet &amp; Movement<\/em> is a joyful introduction to dance for children aged 2 to 4, blending the elegance of ballet with playful creative movement and gentle stretching. This class nurtures coordination, musicality, and confidence in a safe, supportive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc3a8813aeb5ff42156ea708df43ebeb\">\ud83d\udcab <strong>What We Explore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf5dbb46815865fa94bc95c45464403f\"><strong>Ballet Basics<\/strong>: First position, pli\u00e9s, tendus, and port de bras\u2014all taught through imaginative play and age-appropriate storytelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-186872b3a7336cb8215f454df38efc73\"><strong>Creative Movement<\/strong>: Dancing like butterflies, tiptoeing through rain puddles, and exploring movement through music and props.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-619de7ee2904d0a34306d7b60ffc33da\"><strong>Stretching &amp; Body Awareness<\/strong>: Gentle stretches to improve flexibility and introduce concepts like posture, alignment, and breath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-697c9c38d1b0fe6a7d34eab76935576a\">\ud83e\udd38\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Movement Inspired by Gymnastics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a80e22c2190f76ee2ec3712bf3a3f9e2\">While we don\u2019t offer formal gymnastics, we incorporate beginner-friendly movements that support gross motor development and spatial awareness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1af24954ca1a06d50c007292f73d0006\"><strong>Bear Crawls<\/strong>: Builds upper body strength and coordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b409f93cd2895bcd2bce7f777270ac85\"><strong>Donkey Kicks<\/strong>: A playful way to introduce balance and prepare for future handstands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-533e415a795d1e6e3f1cdf6c17b9e8ba\"><strong>Wheelbarrow Walks (with assistance)<\/strong>: Encourages core strength and trust between child and teacher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd76485f2dba28294b725433f666de17\"><strong>Balance Beam Walks (on floor tape or low beam)<\/strong>: Enhances focus, balance, and listening skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e5893061e3ea8806798113562532a78\">These elements are woven into our creative movement segments, helping children develop strength, agility, and confidence\u2014all while having fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a751c0c687e394b3e59da953dbcf9c4a\">\ud83e\uddf8 Class Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87b6faf867f173e88d2a219974e14fd5\"><strong>Age Group<\/strong>: 2\u20134 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0869b2ebc8166c901bc86bf1b6c5e294\"><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 30\u201345 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c50d6202ba66296d4da528e2864e4d00\"><strong>Attire<\/strong>: Ballet slippers, leotard or comfortable dancewear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15da4f75c80cef1416b399f2797f2c85\">\ud83c\udf08 Why This Class Matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9312267b908bdbbe6938860b823de467\">This is more than just a dance class\u2014it\u2019s a space where children learn to express themselves, build friendships, and discover the joy of movement. 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