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Petite Ballet Program
Petite Ballet Program
BalletWonders: Inspired Adventures for Tiny Dancers
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Even very young children can benefit from learning dance and movement: they all have a natural energy, rhythm and desire to move to music.
Glenbrook Ballet Theatre’s extremely popular three year Petite Program encourages imagination and creative expression, as well as providing training in the fundamentals of classical ballet/dance in fun and adventure filled classes.
Petite 1 Ballet
Pre-Ballet for 2-3yr olds - Early Beginners
A magical introduction to dance!
In our enchanting Petite 1 Ballet classes, children take their very first steps into the world of ballet through play-based, imaginative movement.
Each class follows a simple adventure or fairy-tale storyline — such as Cinderella, A Day at the Beach, Magic Mountain or In the Jungle — allowing our youngest dancers to explore movement through wonder, creativity, and pretend-play.
Themes change throughout the term and are accompanied by engaging props, stickers, and fun colouring to support early learning.
These adventure-based classes focus on joyful exploration, rhythm, musicality, and creative movement — the perfect foundation for little dancers just beginning their ballet journey!
Petite 2 Ballet
Pre-Ballet for 3-4yr olds - Emerging Skills
Building early ballet foundations with imagination and joy.
In our engaging Petite 2 Ballet classes, children begin to learn recognisable ballet steps such as pliés, pointing the feet, and simple first position work — all introduced gently through playful, imaginative themes.
Classes weave storylines and creative prompts into structured learning, helping students stay engaged while developing coordination, balance, body awareness, and listening skills.
We use props, teaching aides, and musical instruments to encourage exploration and movement discovery, while gently introducing more structure and routine than Petite 1.
Petite 2 is a beautiful bridge between creative exploration and early technique — sparking excitement and confidence as your child begins to “dance like a real ballerina/ballet dancer.”
Petite 3 Ballet
Pre-Ballet for 4-5yr olds - Ready for More
Preparing young dancers for both ballet and big school.
Designed especially for students in their Pre-Kindergarten year, Petite 3 Ballet offers a more structured, developmentally intentional class that builds on previous levels.
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Children continue learning foundational ballet skills — such as pliés, pointing the feet, first position, and simple patterning — while also developing essential school-readiness skills, including:
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waiting their turn
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following multi-step instructions
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forming a line and moving as a group
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working cooperatively
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building confidence in a structured environment
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Lessons still include imaginative themes, props, and musical instruments, but with a stronger focus on sequencing, memory, and early technique readiness.
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Petite 3 sets children up beautifully for a confident transition into school and prepares them for the next levels of GBT training.
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