Why studios add a branded preschool programme
Preschool classes are where most dance schools find their future students. A child who loves their first class at two or three is the one still dancing with you at ten. But preschool is also the hardest age to plan for: attention spans are short, every class needs props, music and imagination, and parents judge the whole school on what they see in the first few weeks.
A structured, character-led programme solves that. Children recognise Ballerina Bear, Hip Hop Hippo and Tappy Tiger week after week, teachers follow a proven class order, and parents see a professional, consistent experience whichever teacher is on the timetable.
Licensed programme or buy once?
Many preschool dance programmes work on a licence or franchise model, where the studio pays an ongoing fee to keep teaching the content. That can suit some schools, but the cost never stops, and it grows with your timetable.
Dancing Dots works differently. Each syllabus is a one-off purchase that includes a teaching licence for your school. Run it in one class or ten, this year and every year after — the price stays the same.
- £375 per syllabus, or £800 for ballet, hip hop and tap together
- No monthly or annual fees and no per-student charges
- Use it across all your preschool classes and teachers
- Future updates to your syllabus included
What's included in every syllabus
- A full class guide broken into short, age-appropriate activities
- Original music for every activity, playable straight from the guide
- Instruction videos so every teacher delivers the class the same way
- Printable reward charts children look forward to every week
- Logos and branded assets to market your preschool classes
- Phone-friendly access through your school's My Classes login
How it works
1. Choose your syllabus
Start with ballet, hip hop or tap, or get all three in the bundle.
2. Create your school login
Your teachers get instant access to the class guides, music and videos.
3. Teach your first class
Follow the class guide in order and press play on each track. No planning evening needed.
4. Promote it
Use the character branding on your timetable, social posts and posters to fill the class.
