Preschool dance classes at PURE Academy

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PURE Academy offers dance classes for preschool children 18 months to 6.5 years old in Chatham, Wallaceburg, and 2 locations in Windsor (Lakeshore and LaSalle) through the Bloom & Grow program.

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Dance classes for 2 year olds

Our Tiny Seeds class is a joyful introduction to the world of dance, specially designed for our littlest movers and their grown-ups! This parent-and-tot program focuses on developing motor skills, balance, rhythm, and socialization through imaginative movement and music for dancers 18 months+.

Using fun songs, playful props, and age-appropriate activities, dancers build coordination and confidence while creating meaningful connections with their parent or guardian. It’s a heartwarming and exciting way to bond with your child while planting the first seeds of creativity, expression, and a lifelong love for the arts.

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Dance classes for 3 year olds

Once your child turns 3 years old, they have a couple of different options at PURE Academy depending on their dance experience and level of independence.

Option 1 is for children who are new to dance or who need a safe hand to hold onto: Our Tiny Seeds program is designed to help your child discover, create, and have fun, all while taking their first steps in self-expression through dance. As their parent, be prepared to move with your dancer each week in the classroom (yes, you’ll be dancing, too!) as you enrich the bond between you and your child.

Option 2 is for children who have sprouted from a Tiny Seed into an independent dancer: The Little Sprouts program is designed to transition younger students into a new learning environment. The syllabus begins by incorporating exercises from the Tiny Seeds program, allowing your dancer to feel confident and comfortable in their new classroom setting without being led by their parent.

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Dance classes for 4 year olds

Once your child turns 4 years old, they have a couple of different options at PURE Academy depending on their dance experience and level of independence.

Option 1 is for children who are still exploring all kinds of dance: Our Little Sprouts program has an emphasis on play and fun while preparing students for the more structured classes to come in their following years. Your young dancer will also learn a routine to be performed at the year-end recital in June to show off some of their new skills.

Option 2 is for children who are ready to focus on specific kinds of dance: Our Dancing Daisies program allows you to choose with your child from a number of combo classes and styles of dance, including Tap, Acro, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Ballet. The emphasis in Dancing Daisies is on dance technique, while continuing to strengthen listening, spacing and focusing skills.

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Dance classes for 5 and 6 year olds

Once your child turns 5 years old, they have a couple of different options at PURE Academy depending on their dance experience and level of independence.

Option 1 is for children who are newer to dance and still learning the basic movements: Our Dancing Daisies program allows you to choose with your child from a number of combo classes and styles of dance, including Tap, Jazz, and Ballet, as well as some Hip Hop. The emphasis in “Dancing Daisies” is on dance technique, while continuing to strengthen listening, spacing and focusing skills.

Option 2 is for children who have some dance experience and want to focus on individual types of dance: Some children are ready to explore one or more dance types such as Acro and Lyrical/Contemporary, Hip Hop or want to go to the next level in Ballet, Tap, or Jazz. Our mini program is perfect for children aged 5 years or older who want to take their dancing to the next level.

  • — Ange Lindsay

    It’s great to know that your dancer looks forward to every minute of dance. She would be there everyday if she could. Thanks to the staff of the PURE Dance Academy for not only teaching dance but cultivating and growing the love of dance.

  • — Christa Dayman

    This is our first year with PURE. They have been nothing but accommodating to us. I look forward to seeing both my daughters develop and grow with PURE. They love every second they are there. Great directors and great teachers!

  • — Anne Freeman

    My daughter had the best experience dancing competitively on the mini team this past year! She made solid friendships, gained so much confidence and her skills improved more than we ever could have imagined! Her coaches were so wonderful to work with! We can’t wait for next season!

  • — Tutoring Solutions

    We have had a great start to the dance year with PURE! They are so welcoming it is not like any other dance studio in the area we have attended.

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The Bloom & Grow Program

Use the info below to figure out which Bloom & Grow Program is right for your child. If you need help registering, click here to learn how to register online or get in touch with us and we’ll get you started.

Tiny Seeds

Ages: 18 months to 2.5 years old

Duration: Each class is 30 minutes once per week.

Term: 10 Classes (approximately), 3 terms per year

Dancers in Term 1 are given priority enrolment for Term 2. Similarly, Term 2 dancers are prioritized for Term 3. Please let us know if you're not continuing so we can accommodate others.

Parental Participation: One parent or guardian participates alongside the dancer.

Dress Code: Ballet-based outfits: bodysuit, tights, skirt or tutu, Ballet slippers, or t-shirt and shorts (above the knee), along with Ballet slippers.

Little Sprouts

Ages: 2 to 4.5 years old

Duration: Each class is 45 minutes once per week.

Class options: Tap & Tumble OR Ballet & Tumble

Term: 10 Classes (approximately), 3 terms per year

Dancers in Term 1 are given priority enrolment for Term 2. Similarly, Term 2 dancers are prioritized for Term 3. Please let us know if you're not continuing so we can accommodate others.

Performances: Year-End Recital (requires costume purchase)

Dress Code: Ballet-based outfits: bodysuit, tights, skirt or tutu, Ballet slippers, or t-shirt and shorts (above the knee), along with Ballet slippers or black Tap shoes depending on class type.

Dancing Daisies

Ages: 4 to 6.5 years old

Duration: Each class is 45 minutes once per week.

Class options: Ballet & Jazz OR Ballet & Tap

Term: Full season (September to June)

Performances: Holiday Show (requires costume rental) and Year-End Recital (requires costume purchase)

Dress Code: Ballet-based outfits - bodysuit, tights, skirt or tutu, or t-shirt and shorts (above the knee). Based on the combo class type, tan Jazz shoes or black Tap shoes.

Mini Recreational Program

Ages: 4.5 to 7 years old

Duration: Each discipline is a 45 minute class once per week.

Class options: Acro, Hip Hop, and/or Lyrical (take as many or as few as you like)

Term: Full season (September to June)

Performances: Holiday Show (requires costume rental) and Year-End Recital (requires costume purchase)

Dress Code: Varies per type of dance, info about dress code will be shared upon registration.

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How to register for classes:

Follow these steps to register your child online:

  1. Click “Register” for your desired class above.

  2. Choose your location.

  3. Find the class you want to register for by clicking register online below or give us a call at 519-352-5000.

  4. Enrol your student - Note we have 10 equal "session charges" for Mini Lyrical, Acro, HipHop and also Dancing Daisies classes as your tuition is broken down into 10 equal payments. Tiny Seeds & Little Sprouts Term classes are a 1 time “session charge” payment only.

  5. We’ll send you registration details as well as further instructions and FAQ for your Bloom & Grow student.