Ages 3+

Dance classes for 3 year olds

Three is when preschool dance really clicks. Children can follow simple instructions, take turns and start to remember short sequences — so this is the age to introduce real dance skills through play.

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Skills to build at age 3

  • Jumping with control, and jumping over a small obstacle
  • Galloping and the first attempts at skipping
  • First position, demi-plié and rises in ballet
  • Clapping and stamping in time with the beat
  • Remembering a short sequence of two or three moves

Keeping three year olds engaged

Three year olds love stories, characters and being given a job. Ask them to choose the colour of their butterfly, decide which princess or prince they are, or help put the class teddy to sleep at the end. Small choices like these keep them invested in the class.

Structure still matters. Keep the same opening and closing every week and change the middle gradually, adding one new skill at a time.

Ready-made classes for 3 year olds

Dancing Dots syllabuses are built around exactly this approach. Each class follows a familiar routine with a character at its heart, and each activity has development notes for children who are ready for more. Music and teacher videos are included for every activity.

The Dancing Dots syllabuses

Each one is a one-off purchase with lesson plans, original music, instruction videos, reward charts and marketing assets. No annual fees.

Ballerina Bear preschool ballet syllabus

Ballerina Bear

Preschool ballet · ages 2–5

£375 one-off →

Hip Hop Hippo preschool hip hop syllabus

Hip Hop Hippo

Preschool hip hop · ages 2–5

£375 one-off →

Tappy Tiger preschool tap syllabus

Tappy Tiger

Preschool tap · ages 2–5

£375 one-off →

Or get all three for £800 — see the full bundle.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are the syllabuses for?

Every Dancing Dots syllabus is written for children aged 2 to 5. Some activities include notes for adapting them for younger or older children in the group.

Is the music included?

Yes. Each syllabus comes with original music written for the class, so you don't need to source tracks or worry about licensing popular songs.

Do my teachers need preschool experience?

No. Each class is broken into short activities with written notes and demonstration videos, so a newer teacher or assistant can follow the same structure as your most experienced teacher.

Is Dancing Dots a subscription or a licence with monthly fees?

No. Each syllabus is a one-off purchase of £375, or £800 for all three. There are no monthly fees, no annual renewals and no per-student charges, and your school keeps access for good.