The CDT Toddler program introduces elements of jazz, ballet and singing.

You will see a new side of them as we build confidence, co-ordination and imagination in class!

The program encourages the physical, social and emotional development of our toddlers. The exercises delivered are curriculum based working towards achieving goals and most importantly HAVING FUN!

The toddler program is a fun, interactive lesson which creates a positive introduction to dance in a 40 minute lesson.

This lesson includes:

Jazz - movement to popular songs embracing strength and coordination with hips, arms, bounces, model walks, balancing, jazz style and gross motor coordination.

Ballet - includes a lot of imaginary play where toddlers get to be butterflies, bunnies, fairies and engage in a variety of role playing as well as using props to introduce the love of ballet and ballet technique for young dancers.

Singing – introduces a fun way to acknowledge pitch, rhythm, tune and allows toddlers to engage their memory system to remember lyrics

During Term 3 and 4 - dancers will be working on their 2 concert routines for the end of year concert. (ballet and jazz)

The minis and rec concert is at Camden Civic Centre at the end of November.

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YEAR OVERVIEW

Term One:

Students settle into class, creating bonds with teachers and class members. Basic program is introduced as students are encouraged to explore their gross motor mobility. Stretching, turn taking and a foundation of dance.

Term Two:

Toddlers work on achieving travelling skills - skipping, fairy runs, gallops, jumps. In the jazz portion of the class toddlers will learn a routine to perform in the mid year concert. In the ballet portion toddlers will be familiar with plie, tendus and transference of weight.

Term Three:

Toddlers begin learning their jazz and ballet end of year concert routines.

They will work on further progressing their skills and practice them independently.

Term Four:

Toddlers practice remembering sequence of steps as they prepare for the concert. We work on performing and shapes of steps as we test their knowledge and continue progressing their abilities

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Parents do not watch classes, we upload each lesson to BAND so you can hear form the teachers and see what your dancer got up to - and parents also get some special photos from each term. 

The CDT Toddler BAND app can be joined through this link: CDT TODDLER BAND 2025

Here you will also be able to find our calendar of events.

 

TODDLER TAP - we have an extension toddler class which our dancers love - the most fun making sounds with their feet and learning about foot coordination and rhythm.

This class will also be learning a concert routine.

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Don't wish to take part in the concert?

No problem at all - please just let us know.​​