Many parents begin looking for classes and activities as their babies enter toddlerhood. A common activity is ballet classes for toddlers. The ballet classes for toddlers are often a caregiver and me type class with many benefits for both child and caregiver.
Keeping toddlers active, engaged, and developing skills is an important part of supporting their neurodevelopment. Ballet classes for toddlers are a fun and easy way to cover many areas of development.
Here are some important facts about Ballet classes for toddlers:
Ballet Classes Support Physical, Social and Emotional, and Cognitive Development
Evidence shows a direct correlation between physical activity and development and cognitive development. Active toddlers are constantly helping their brain create neuropathways which support future academics and current cognitive abilities.
Physical benefits for toddlers include:
- Building core, ankle and foot strength
- Improved coordination
- Learning to cross their midline
- Better balance
- Improved vestibular and proprioceptive systems
- Improved spine health and posturing
Social and emotional benefits include:
- Improved confidence
- Bonding time with caregiver
- Developing non-verbal communication both receptive and expressive
- Fun and joy through dance
- Release of endorphins
- Developing good habits and routine
Cognitive benefits include:
- Overall improved cognitive function
- Developing memory via choreography
- Understanding patterns through rhythm and choreography
- Promotes neurological development
- Improved motor planning
- Improve focus, concentration, and memory
Ballet Classes For Toddlers Promote Healthy Bonding
When a toddler takes a caregiver and me ballet class, they have time set aside for quality interactions. Many of us spend lots of time with our toddlers, but these dedicated times can be a great way to increase bonding.
Get to know your toddler’s silly side as they giggle with the music and dance moves. Let your toddler see your playful side as you dance alongside them.
There are numerous benefits to spending quality time with your little one. In doing so through ballet class, you’re also providing them with developing important lifelong skills. These skills can help them with early reading, writing, and even math.
By signing up for a caregiver and me toddler ballet class, you’re helping them build skills and their bond. It’s beneficial for your toddler’s bond to you, and your bond to toddler. Toddler’s can be a bit demanding and challenging at times. Spending fun time together is a great way to build a strong bond to get through the difficult moments.
You can learn more about these benefits by reading Mommy And Me Ballet Classes.
Options For Toddler Ballet Classes
How do you choose a ballet class for your child? There are many options from informal dance classes through professional instruction. You have the option of in-person, informal online instruction (e.g., Youtube) or professional online instruction with a qualified dance instructor.
With the busyness of life with a toddler, getting to in-person classes can be a challenge. It can also limit the frequency you participate in classes. Many toddlers are only engaged for about fifteen minutes or so, making a forty-five-minute class once a week difficult.
The International Doula Institute’s caregiver and me ballet class is designed with the understanding of toddler development. Our class description includes:
“Four days a week, 15 minutes per day, of consistent ballet education for caregiver/child to share special time together bonding, creating memories, and growing together in the body, the mind, and spirit.
“After many years of experience based on ballet education, in conjunction with the Montessori method and understanding of early childhood development.”
Rather than one forty-to-sixty-minute session per week, where a toddler may lose interest, the more frequent short classes allow for easier learning.
To learn more, be sure to check out IDI’s class offerings.
What Are The Benefits Of Online Toddler Ballet Classes?
As mentioned above, there are different online programs available for toddlers. However, IDI is unique in that it was designed specifically to provide professional instruction online.
Our caregiver and me classes are not simply videos of dancers where parents and children attempt to copy. Our synchronous and asynchronous lessons are directed by professional dance instructors. They’re designed to ensure children can master each skill before moving to the next skill. This ensures they’re developing the proper muscles and skills to advance in dance.
Advantages to online toddler ballet classes with IDI include:
- Flexible and convenient schedule
- Comfort and familiarity of your own home
- Engaging and exciting age appropriate classes
- Professional instructors ensuring proper skill development
- Flexible and affordable payments
- Time to bond with your child without the stress of rushing and commuting to a class
There are many benefits to an online ballet class with IDI. We know bonding and skill development are priorities for many families. Caregiver and me ballet classes in the comfort of your own home is a great way to accomplish both.
Ready to get started? Be sure to check out all of our available classes. We look forward to helping you and your toddler enjoy the art and fun of ballet.
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