Hinsdale Dance Academy's Young Children's Program offers classes for children age six and younger, including Mommy & Me, Pre-Ballet I, Pre-Ballet II, Tap/Jazz I, Tap/Jazz II, Tap II, and Jazz/Hip Hop II.

Mommy and Me is an interactive class where children and parents can discover the joy of movement.  We believe a child’s (and parent’s) first experience with dance should make a positive and lasting impression. Children have fun in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment.  Classes available for children ages 0-2 and parent or caregiver.

Pre-ballet provides children age 3-6 developmentally appropriate ballet instruction.  This introduction to ballet lays the foundation for our Youth Training Division, Level I.  These classes promote beginning technique, coordination, rhythm, and musicality.  Pre-Ballet I is designed for children age 3 to 4, and  Pre-Ballet II is designed for children ages 5 to 6.

Hinsdale Dance Academy also offers a tap, Jazz, and hip hop combo classes for our Young Children’s Program.  This class introduces children to the basic steps of tap dancing and Jazz.  This class promotes musicality, coordination, and rhythm, as well as sequencing, patterning, and spatial relationships.  Tap & Jazz I is available for children age 3 to 4. Tap & Jazz II and Jazz/Hip Hop II classes are available for children age 5 to 6.

* Children in Pre-Ballet I must be potty-trained and be able to remain in class without a parent or guardian.

* Age requirement as of September 1


Young Children's Program Uniform Requirements
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Mommy and Me (ages 0-2)- There is no uniform for Mommy and Me, please attend in stretchy andcomfortable clothing or ballet attire of your choice.

Pre-Ballet I (ages 3 and 4)- Capezio light pink cap sleeve leotard, Capezio light pink tights, Capezio pink “Hanami” canvas ballet slippers and hair in a bun.

Pre-Ballet II (ages 5-6)- Capezio light blue colored cap sleeve style leotard, Capezio light pink tights, Capezio pink “Hanami” canvas ballet slippers and hair in a bun.

Tap/Jazz Combo (ages 3 and 4)- Age 3-4 dancers wear the Pre-Ballet I uniform with the addition of black “Mary Jane” style velcro clasp tap shoes.

Tap/Jazz Combo II (ages 5-6)- Age 5-6 dancers wear the Pre-Ballet II uniform with the addition of black “Mary Jane”style velcro clasp tap shoes.

Jazz/Hip Hop (ages 5-6)- Age 5-6 dancers wear the Pre-Ballet II uniform with the addition of black slip on jazz shoes.

Drop-off/Pick-up Procedure
Parents/guardians must bring dancers to classroom and pick them up at the classroom after class.
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