THE ART OF BALLET IS ONE FILLED WITH GRACE, POISE AND ELEGANCE. BUT WHEN YOU’RE A KID, IT SHOULD ALSO BE FILLED WITH FUN AND FRIENDSHIP.
Many young children dream of one day becoming a top ballet dancer, flying through the air and twirling across the stage in front of thousands of delirious onlookers.
And while it can’t quite offer the sell-out crowds just yet, local studio Total Ballet is giving children a chance to get involved in what is one of the world’s most celebrated dance categories.
Total Ballet offers its participants a host of different dancing opportunities, running classes in RED ballet, circus skills and jazz while it prepares to introduce a trapeze element later this year.
The classes cater for children who are just after a casual hobby and a bit of fun, as well as those looking to take their a dancing a little more seriously.
Parents can also take on the rigours of ballet, with the organisation offering programs for adults to learn the ropes as well.
Total Ballet owner/principal Megan Lloyd said she was committed to building the best children’s program she possibly could.
“We are very committed to our kids’ program, we obviously want to take on kids from all areas and are very adaptable,” Megan said.
“We cater for kids with disabilities, kids that are a little bit more gifted and we offer so many different pathways.
“Our big focus is fun, especially for the little ones, and after losing a few students [enrolments] through COVID we are keen to now grow the student base once again.”
Megan said the benefits of ballet for young children were endless.
“It is really important for kids, especially those who don’t want to do your intrinsic team sports,” she said.
“You are still learning the social skills of interacting with other kids, but it is not based on a team and you are working on your own program.
“Our programs teach co-ordination, discipline and social skills, which makes it really good for kids.”
For people interested in giving ballet a try, the best way to join Total Ballet is to check out its Facebook page or go to 46 Midstar Crescent, Kialla and do a free trial lesson in any of the available classes.