Kinder Program
A special program designed for the young dancer
A special program designed for the young dancer. This class introduces the fundamentals in pre-ballet and tap, and stimulates the imagination and creativity of each child. Students sing songs and learn rhythmic steps to build confidence, flexibility, balance and coordination. A great first dance class!
Serving dance families across Bergen and Passaic County, Mahwah, Wanaque, Ramsey, Franklin Lakes, Oakland, Wyckoff, Ridgewood, Pompton Lakes and the surrounding North Jersey communities.
Curriculum & placement
Ages 18 months through 7. Placement is determined by our artistic faculty.
Mommy & Me – Ages 18 months – 2 years
No experience necessary! This hour-long class is structured to stimulate coordination skills, listening skills, balance, music interpretation, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers, ages 18 months to 2 years old. This program is an excellent introduction to the world of dance and lots of fun for Mom and dancer! Class schedules coming soon!
Kinder One (K1) – Ages 3–4
K1 is an hour combo class that teaches the foundation of pre-ballet and tap. The ballet portion gives the young dancer strength and flexibility while the tap portion teaches rhythm and movement. This fun-filled class will help students gain an understanding of the movements while developing their creativity.
Kinder Two (K2) – Ages 4–5
K2 is an hour combo class of tap and ballet. Students will expand their knowledge of the basic steps learned in K1. Here they will learn to put those steps together to create more complex steps all while stimulating their creativity even further.
Kinder Formal Two (KF2) – Ages 5–7
KF2 is an hour combo class of ballet and tap. Students will begin to pick up the pace of what was learned in the previous levels. More complex steps will be introduced, and they will learn to do the steps at a faster pace. Creativity is still a strong point in this level.
Pre-Jazz – Ages 5–7
This Pre-Introduction class teaches basic jazz technique and introduces fun, energetic style of dance including work on basic positions, strengthening movements, flexibility, and progressions across the floor.
Kinder Acro – Ages 3–5
This kinder class is perfect for beginners, ages 3 and 4. Introducing the basic acrobatics technique including beginning tumbling, conditioning, flexibility, proper form and strengthening. Students are taught specific skills including forward and backward rolls, straddle forward roll, headstand, cartwheels and bridges.
Frequently asked questions
What is the youngest age in the Kinder Program?
Our Mommy & Me class welcomes dancers ages 18 months to 2 years.
Do you offer a first-ever dance class for young children?
Yes. The Kinder Program introduces the fundamentals in pre-ballet and tap and is a great first dance class.
Ready to try kinder?
Book a free trial class at our Mahwah or Wanaque, NJ studio and see why families have trusted The King Centre for fifty years.