Dance Classes For Ages 1.5 to 4 Years
Introduce your little one to the joy of dance! Westside Dance Academy’s classes for ages 1.5 to 4 years blend movement, music, and imagination to help children build coordination, confidence, and a lifelong love of dance. Each class is thoughtfully designed to be fun, engaging, and age-appropriate, creating the perfect environment for young learners to thrive.
Please note: Age ranges are provided as general starting points. Class placement may vary based on each child’s experience, ability, and development, and placement may require instructor approval to ensure the best fit for every dancer.
Tiny Tots
Age: 18 months
Class Length: 1/2 hour
Class Overview:
Girls’ Dress Code: Pink leotard and tights; pink Capezio leather ballet shoes.
Boys’ Dress Code: Ballet dress code is white shirt, black shorts/pants, and black ballet shoes.
Preschool Ballet/Tap
Age: 4 years
Class Length: 1/2 hour
Class Overview: Additional ballet steps using correct French terminology are practiced. Tap is introduced. This helps students transfer their weight from one leg to the other and start working on rhythm. Students will perform one ballet or tap dance in our recital – one costume.
Girls’ Dress Code: Pink leotard and tights; pink Capezio leather ballet shoes and white tap shoes.
Boys’ Dress Code: Ballet dress code is white shirt, black shorts/pants, and black ballet shoes.
Join the Westside Dance Academy Family
From toddlers to teens, Westside Dance Academy has fun, challenging classes to inspire every dancer. Register now to start your child’s dance journey in Waukee!