MINI STARS
STAGE 1 DANCE JOURNEY
STOP! Are you a parent struggling to spark your child's confidence?
Or on the other hand are you trying desperately to contain some of their extra energy?!
I totally get it. 3 year olds ain't easy and when you got a zillion other things you have to do, it can feel like a constant battle.
You are run off your feet trying to remember every little detail of things coming up. You're lacking sleep; worried about whether your little munchkin will fit in and shake their shyness when they head to school. And on top of that, at home, they are running around like crazy!
You're not alone.
Trust me. I hear this all the time.
So, I decided to devise a preschool dance curriculum that I know works.
A curriculum that I promise, will:
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Ignite confidence
and have them smiling and engaging with others
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Nurture their imagination and give them a platform to express creativity
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Spark gorgeous, supportive friendships, built with love & kindness
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Prepare them for big school - we teach beyond the steps with our core values
"Since our daughter has started dance lessons, she loves it and her confidence has grown.” - Celia, mum at Jigsaw
WHEN THERE IS TRUST AND CONNECTION
Your child will feel safe enough to engage and interact with their teacher and peers.
When this happens, you will see the shift, as they run into class with a huge smile on their face; bursting with confidence.
"My daughter is very nervous with new situations, but after the first class she told me to leave the room so she could concentrate. This was an amazing step for our 4 year old and showed the trust and enjoyment the children have with Miss Tash" - Mary, mum at Jigsaw
- The foundations of Ballet, Jazz & Hip Hop technique in a fun and exciting play-based learning setting
- The correct terminology of many Ballet steps which of course lead into our other styles of dance
- 4 different routines of which 2 are performed on stage per year
- How to share, be patient, take turns, use kind words and make positive choices
- How to count to music and will be exposed to a variety of different musical pieces
- How to express themselves through dance and creative movement
- How to actively listen and process complex instructions
- Tools to help calm the mind and release stress
- The effect and consequences of certain actions, whether positive or negative
- Plus so much more!
The exquisite themed adventures we go on each term from Enchanted Garden to Jungle Safari, all the way to Circus Carnival and Under the Sea adventures. There is so much fun to be had and they will adore immersing themselves in the complimentary props, related music, dress ups and colouring in sheets
Our WOW weeks which are designed to add more joy into their lessons... Special sticker weeks, parent participation, love week, colourful dress up, bring a toy to dancing... You name it! We have something special planned for EVERY single week - their happiness is our priority
Learning an engaging and exciting routine and performing up on the stage twice a year (with a beautiful costume for our End of Year Concert) It is such a relaxed and positive experience for everyone involved
Making new dance besties that support them and lift them up and will equally love the connection they build with their special teacher and Squad Stars Assistants
Our focus on empowering them to dream, have a passion and believe in themselves. We are with them every step of the way and LOVE surprising them with their midyear progress report and certificate as well as their gorgeous trophy at our end of year concert.
The extra holiday events we run that are filled with activities they know and love and build community within the studio. Think Ballerina Brunches... Teddy Bear Picnics... Popcorn & PJ movie nights!
YOU WILL SIMPLY LOVE:
The flexibility and empathy that we offer - we run the studio from the perspective of a busy, everyday parent and know that sometimes things come up and you need to change class or miss a day - that's cool with us!
The regular, organised communication and transparency - we like to give you information up front so you have ample time to plan and know what to expect from the get go. We also think it's important to keep you informed about your child's progress.
That we run our studio on set core values and believe in providing a happy, fun and exciting place to visit. We are happy to answer questions, we won't yell at your kids and we strive to make it as easy and convenient as possible for you.
The stress-free and relaxed concerts that we put on for your dancer's - no sewing, no tricky hair changes, no pressure on your kids and no need for extra days of rehearsals and technical runs (one day is enough!)
THE NITTY GRITTY DETAILS
FIRST YEAR PROGRAM
Twinkle Toes (age guide: 3 - 4 yrs old)
SECOND YEAR PROGRAM
Moonstone (age guide: 4 - 5 yrs old)
Don't stress too much about the different age groups - both the Twinkle Toes & Moonstone classes learn the same exceptional program; so the ages are just a guide to understand who is in their first or second year.
Our teachers are trained in nurturing each individual child's personality type, ability and overall class dynamics.
CLASS TIMES
We have our Mini Gems Tippy Toe Combo Class running throughout the week at each of our 3 studio locations. For those that are set on a particular type of dance, we have Ballet & Jazz Funk Hip Hop classes running on a Saturday morning. To see our Term 3 timetable [click here]
CLASS UNIFORM
Our dancers wear a gorgeous all in one leotard & skirt dress combo, as seen in the picture to the right. We sell these in a pack with a crossover for Winter, Tights and a Headband, so the only thing you have to grab is the shoes (you get a Bloch discount card when you enrol too!)
As a package $85 | Just the Dress $40
DANCE EDUCATION COSTS
We try to keep costs as affordable as possible and offer a variety of payment options too. All classes are paid by the term and will be calculated from the week you start with us.
There are 3 main fees for the classes - tuition cost, membership fee & costume payment for the end of year concert. This is broken down for you below in case you wanted to see the year as a whole for planning purposes.
For a full explanation of each cost, please [click here]
$35 membership fee (once off annual payment to secure your child's spot)
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TIPPY TOE COMBO CLASS TUITION
$15 per class
Term 1: 10 classes x $15 = $150
Term 2: 10 classes x $15 = $150
Term 3: 10 classes x $15 = $150
Term 4: 7 classes x $15 = $105
MINI GEMS BALLET & JFH CLASS TUITION
$12 per class (cost below is for each single class)
Term 1: 10 classes x $12 = $120
Term 2: 10 classes x $12 = $120
Term 3: 10 classes x $12 = $120
Term 4: 7 classes x $12 = $84
+ $85 costume payment for each class taken ($30 paid in term 1, $30 paid in term 2 & $25 paid in term 3)
When you join our dance family, all of this includes resources, props and colouring in sheets for your dancer to use each week; x2 makeup classes per term; a gorgeous costume to keep; their very own sticker book; Bloch Privilege Card; Glow in the Dark Wristband and an exceptional dance experience.
DANCE STUDIOS DON'T HAVE TO BE STRESSFUL
At Jigsaw, you won't have to worry about your little one being taught the 'traditional strict way' and you certainly won't have to worry about us chopping and changing schedules on you.
You will LOVE the simplicity and elegant ease that we offer here at Jigsaw Dance.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON YOUR 1ST LESSON
When you arrive, we will greet your little one and get down to their level to build a connection with them. After many years of experience, we are able to quickly identify each individual child's personality type and will generally be able to assess what they need in that moment of time.
For some children, what is best for them, is simply sitting and watching for a little bit with their parent until they feel ready to participate. For others it may be that mum needs to wait outside and watch from the door as they will get too distracted otherwise. Each child's needs are different and we will work with you to ensure they feel completely comfortable and ready to participate, in their own time.
All we ask back, is that you work with us and trust our guidance. For some kids (particularly very anxious children) forcing them to join in when they are clearly very upset, will actually have a worsened effect and result in the child becoming very distressed and never wanting to join in again.
We can appreciate that it is incredibly frustrating coming along to a class that they have been looking forward to and then suddenly they don't want to participate... But we can assure you, that your child will get there and within a matter of weeks they will trust us enough to start to join in. This can only happen though when they are gently encouraged and never forced before they are ready.
Depending on the child, we will usually suggest that parents wait with the other parents outside the room, not only so they can get to know their new dance friends but also so the child can experience the class without getting distracted and so we can see how they respond. Of course, if your child needs you there or becomes upset, we will always come to get you.
At the end of the class, we will gift your child a special present to say thank you for coming along and will provide you with some more information on how to enrol. Over the week we will be in touch, just to answer any questions you may have and provide feedback about their trial.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Fill out an enquiry form by [clicking here]and Miss Tash will get in touch to find the perfect option for you and organise an introductory class
