Twinkle Baby and Me™ — Ages 18 mo-2

This class is a Parent/Toddler Dance Class for ages 18 Months to 2 Years old. This class is a 30-minute introductory dance class containing ballet and creative movement. Young dancers and parent/guardian will learn the necessary steps while learning how to follow directions and imitate movement in an active environment while having a great time. Parent participation required.

Twinkle Babies Dance™ — Ages 2-3

A 30-minute introductory dance class for 2 to 3 year olds. The secret to the class is that it is structured and fun! It contains ballet and creative movement.

Young dancers learn the necessary steps while learning how to follow directions and imitate movement in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get these little dancers inspired to dance. The use of props such as “dancing bears,” hula hoops, maracas, scarves, and wands enables the young dancers to use their imagination, creativity and, most of all, have fun!

Twinkle Stars Dance™ — Ages 3-4, 4-5

Twinkle Star Dance is an age-specific 45-minute class containing ballet, tap, and jazz/creative movement. The purpose of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers also learn basic steps and terminology in all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn what a “plie” is and how to demonstrate one. The use of fun, age-appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. The use of props such as maracas for the “freeze dance” makes the end of class the most fun! 

For the Twinkle Star Dance™ 3-4 class, students must be at least 3 years old on the first day of the dance season. For Twinkle Star Dance™ 4-5 students must be at least 4 years old on the first day of the dance season.

Combo Dance™ — Ages 5-7 and Ages 6-8
Combo is an age specific, 60 minute class. This class will spend portions of the time working on ballet, tap and jazz, giving the children a fantastic base and exposure to different types of dance. We have found that this “combination” technique helps to keep the kids excited, interested, and focused for the entire 60 minute period.

Why is there a dress code for Twinkle Babies and Twinkle Stars at Duval Dance and Music Academy?

• The simple skirted leotard and tights make it possible for the instructors to see the dancer’s bodies so they can make the proper corrections.
• Male students wear a black t-shirt and black sweatpants (these items are not available through the studio).
• Young dancers are often distracted by their own dancewear. Large skirts and/or tutus become the dancer’s focus instead of the instructor.
• Learning to dance and work together as a team can be more easily achieved by removing the distraction of different dancewear.
• Instructors are able to choreograph dances more effectively when the dancers are dressed the same.

Where can we purchase our dancewear?

All twinkle babies and twinkle star class attire and shoes are required to be purchased through the studio. Our shoes are the color and style we use in our recitals, so it is better to have the correct items at the beginning in order to avoid having to purchase shoes again.