Real foundations, real fun · 4 to 7 years
Minis
Proper technique foundations through ballet, modern, tap and musical theatre.
About this stage
Life in Minis
Minis is where technique begins in earnest. Children can start graded ballet, modern and tap, and add expressive styles like lyrical, acro, jazz and musical theatre as they find their favourites.
It is structured and progressive but never stuffy. This is the age where a love of dance really takes hold.
What we focus on
- Graded ballet, modern and tap foundations
- First taste of lyrical, acro, jazz and musical theatre
- Performance skills for the annual showcase
- Optional first graded examinations
On the timetable
Minis classes this term
Every class below runs for this age group, with a real time and venue. Book any of them online, as a trial or for the term.
Tuesday
Grade 3 Ballet
16:00–16:457 to 10 MSJ Dance StudioMini Musical Theatre
16:45–17:153 to 7 Elmslie House (Lower Hall)Acro
16:45–17:457 to 21 MSJ Dance StudioActing
17:15–18:006 and up Elmslie House (Lower Hall)
Wednesday
Baby Ballet (Welland)
16:00–16:303 to 6 Welland Parish HallJunior Festival Group
16:00–16:455 to 11 MSJ Dance StudioMini/Junior Dance (Welland)
16:30–17:003 to 10 Welland Parish HallTheatre Company
16:45–17:454 to 21 MSJ Dance StudioMusical Theatre (Welland)
17:00–17:456 and over Welland Parish Hall
Thursday
Junior Jazz
16:00–16:457 to 11 Venue TBCJunior Lyrical / Contemporary
16:45–17:307 to 11 MSJ Dance StudioJunior Festival Solos
17:30–18:003 to 11 MSJ Dance Studio
Friday
Grade 2 Contemporary
16:45–17:153 to 11 Christ Church HallJunior Street
17:15–18:005 to 11 Christ Church HallMini Tap
18:00–18:303 to 7 Christ Church Hall
Saturday
Pre-School Dance
09:45–10:302.5 to 4 MSJ Dance StudioPrimary Ballet
10:30–11:004 to 7 MSJ Dance StudioMini Acro
11:00–11:304 and up MSJ Dance StudioMini Lyrical
11:30–12:004 and up MSJ Dance StudioGrade 2 Tap
12:00–12:304 to 8 MSJ Dance StudioGrade 3 Modern
12:30–13:007 to 11 MSJ Dance StudioGrade 2 Ballet
13:00–13:30Any age MSJ Dance Studio
Where they will get to
What Minis can achieve
- Build proper graded technique foundations
- Explore expressive styles and find their favourites
- Sit their first optional graded examinations
- Take to the stage with a real routine
A note for parents
This is the age where a love of dance really takes hold. Everything stays fun, but the technique underneath is proper and progressive.
“Absolutely fantastic dance school, my daughter has been there since she was 3 she is now 6 and has had so many opportunities including competitions, shows and this weekend even dancing at The Kings Theatre, London. She has grown from a shy 3 year old to a confident 6 year old. Thoroughly recommend.”
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Book a Minis class
Enrolment is open on our booking page. Not sure which class suits? Get in touch and we will point you the right way.