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Welcome to babyballet

Stevenage & Hitchin

Hi! We are Miss Lauren and Miss Lucy and we are delighted to bring the magic of babyballet dance classes to the children of Stevenage & Hitchin. 

How to book a babyballet class:

Our babyballet class timetable is listed below, where you can book a three-week introductory trial for just £18.

The trial is the perfect introduction to babyballet, giving you and your child the chance to try out our ballet classes before signing up to a full term. Where spaces are available, the babyballet trial can start at any time during a term. Upon completion of the trial, you will be invoiced for the remaining sessions.

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Which babyballet class should I book?

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What to wear in class

 

As well as book, you can learn more about our babyballet dance classes in Stevenage and Hitchin, find out about our babyballet uniform, get directions from Google Maps to our venues, find out more about me and our awards and read reviews below.

On behalf of everyone at babyballet Stevenage & Hitchin, we look forward to welcoming you and your little stars to the magical world of babyballet very soon!

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New Classes – coming soon:

We are constantly adding to our timetable as we want to provide as many fun babyballet classes in your area as we can. All of the classes in the ‘coming soon’ tab are scheduled to start as soon as we have a minimum of 6 people interested, why not take a look and register your interest now. Nothing to pay now and we will add you to the waiting list and be in touch once we hit the magic number 6!

Please see timetable below:

Tots: 6 - 18 months

This is a ballet and sensory play class suitable for children aged 6 - 18 months. Your little one does not need to be walking but good head control is essential.

Tinies: 18m - 3 years

This is a ballet class suitable for children aged 18 months - 3 years and the main carer fully participates in the class with their dancing star.

Tappers: 3 years+

This is an additional tap dancing class suitable for children aged 3+ years that are enrolled in Movers & Groovers.

Movers: 3 & 4 years

This is a ballet class suitable for children aged 3-4 years. We kindly ask that parents sit and watch so that their dancing star can be encouraged to be more independent.

Groovers: 4.5 - 6 years

This is a ballet class suitable for children in Reception and Year 1. We kindly ask that parents wait outside the room so that their dancing star can be encouraged to be more independent.

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Which babyballet class should I book

Our preschool dance syllabus has been carefully designed to ensure each child is taught the principles of ballet and tap at the right developmental level while boosting confidence, and of course having lots of fun.

Our programme fits well within the UK Government’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with our classes providing the opportunity for babies and young children to learn and develop key life skills in a healthy and safe environment.

When signing your child up for a three-week trial, you will need to ensure they are within the age parameters outlined for each stage. If in doubt, please start in the lower age group to begin with as your teacher will liaise with you should your child need to move up a stage.

After registering, you will be sent an enrolment email full of information that will let you know what to expect. Please allow up to 48 hours to receive this email and double check your junk or spam folder!

Becoming a babyballet member

Following the introductory trial, you will receive an email containing all the details you need to continue with our classes and become a babyballet member. Along with term dates and information about how to make future payments to secure your place, you will be sent an invoice for the remaining weeks in the current term plus your one-off babyballet joining fee. Your little star will receive a Welcome Pack filled with fun and benefits for both you and them to enjoy.

Our fees are £7 per class for babyballet tots, tinies, movers and £7.50 for groovers (which is a 45 minute class), payable in full term blocks in advance (monthly payments available). Tappers classes are available for movers and groovers starting at £3.50 per week. There is no need to sign up via the website again.

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More about our babyballet dance classes

Our babyballet preschool dance programme offers four stages of ballet classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years, plus a tap dancing class for children over 3 years. Taught by thousands of dance teachers across the world, the babyballet syllabus has been carefully developed by dance professionals to introduce your child to the magic of dance, whilst creating precious moments between you and your little star. Read more about our syllabus by clicking here.

At babyballet Stevenage & Hitchin, we strive to create a fun, friendly and inclusive experience for everyone – no matter what your child’s age or ability. Not to mention, our classes are a great way for parents, carers and guardians to meet up and make new friends too!

For babies, tots, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school starters alike, babyballet classes at our venues in Stevenage and Hitchin, please take a look at our timetable  – which is quick and easy to use when booking your three-week trial at babyballet.

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What to wear to class

At babyballet, our uniform is not compulsory, but we do have a beautiful bespoke uniform range for our little stars that can be browsed on our online shop.

For your trial, please put your child in something comfortable that allows them to move freely. They will be required to dance in either ballet shoes or bare feet. You can find out more information about what to wear in class here. Or please click here to go back to our timetable.

Meet the franchisee

Miss Lauren & Miss Lucy – Franchisee

 

Miss Lauren Miss Lucy babyballet franchisee stevenage

Miss Lauren launched her first babyballet classes in Biggleswade back in April 2015 and met Miss Lucy in 2017 when she applied for a teaching position that Miss Lauren was advertising, as she was expanding her classes to Bedford.
They immediately hit it off and Miss Lucy started teaching in April 2017. Fast forward 5 years and after being an integral part of the Team, Miss Lauren offered Miss Lucy the opportunity to become a fellow Franchisee (which was her dream) and they went into partnership together to launch babyballet Stevenage & Hitchin.
Miss Lauren trained as a dancer and had a 15 year professional performing career starring in the West End as well as countless other shows, before joining the babyballet® team and becoming a first time mum to her little boy. Since launching, Miss Lauren has been nominated and won countless awards which she is incredibly proud of but not as much as seeing her little stars shine!
Miss Lucy also trained as a dancer at a young age and pursued her career as a teacher studying and passing her IDTA teaching qualifications. In 2019, she proudly opened her own dance school in Welwyn and Bedford teaching ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre.
They are both extremely excited to be venturing into partnership together and launching their classes in Stevenage and Hitchin, sharing their love of dance and the magical world of babyballet®.
Miss Lucy began training as a dancer at the tender age of two and a half years old and instantly found a love for dance. Miss Lucy is ITDA trained and examined in ballet, tap, jazz plus ISTD trained and examined in rock n roll.
Growing up she always loved teaching dance and seeing pupils grow into dancers. Alongside teaching she also performed in the local pantomimes as a dancer and competed in Competitions all over the UK.
She passed her IDTA Associate Freestyle Exam in January 2019 with a distinction grade and is currently training with the IDTA to further her knowledge and gain more qualifications. In 2019, Miss Lucy opened the ‘Lucy Hunt School of Dance’ where she teaches ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre.
Miss Lucy joined the babyballet® Biggleswade and Bedford team in 2017 and loves seeing her little stars shine! Becoming a Franchisee and launching classes in her hometown of Stevenage is a dream come true and she can’t wait to meet you all.

Miss Lucy – Franchisee Owner & Teacher

Miss Lucy Franchise Owner and Teacher

 

Miss Leah – Teacher

 

Miss Leah teacher at babyballet Stevenage

 

Miss Leah has been dancing since the age of 2, she trained in ISTD (Imperial Society Teachers of Dancing) until she was 16. During this time, she had many amazing opportunities performing at London theatres, Disneyland Paris and also featured in the Stevenage Pantomime for 3 years.
At 16, Miss Leah took a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Musical Theatre) for 2 years at Emil Dale Academy. There she performed as a featured dancer in Hairspray and went on to be Dance Captain in Legally Blonde in her second year. She then moved on to Bird College, one of the top dance colleges in the UK, where she trained for 3 years and received a degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre.
In those 5 years, Miss Leah worked with many industry professionals. Since graduating, Miss Leah has worked as an actress at Lapland UK and then went on to perform in a pantomime in East London.
Miss Leah is so excited to be a part of the team at babyBallet and can’t wait to share her passion with her little stars.
Miss Gemma began dancing at the age of 6 in Disco Freestyle and Rock’n’roll. Pursuing her love of dance, Miss Gemma went to train at Stage Right College at the age of 16 gaining a BTEC level 3 in Dance. She then went on to train at Stella Mann College of Performing Arts and gained a BA Hons degree in Performing Arts studying styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre and commercial dance.
Once graduated Miss Gemma studied for an ISTD Associate teaching qualification in Disco Freestyle gaining a Distinction.
During her career, Miss Gemma has been a Principal Dancer in shows such as Annie, Fame and Hairspray at The Gordon Craig Theatre, she then went on to become an Entertainments Performer at Chessington World of Adventures, before becoming a Magic Elf at Lapland UK in 2022.
Miss Gemma has a passion for teaching dance and is involved in teaching street, jazz and musical theatre at local Schools – Miss Gemma can’t wait to see all the little stars shine brightly at babyballet.

Miss Gemma – Teacher

Miss Gemma teacher at babyballet Stevenage & Hitchin

 

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babyballet Stevenage & Hitchin

If you live in the Stevenage and Hitchin area, then why not try our fun and friendly ballet classes and dance classes for kids aged 6 months to 6 years. Our five-stage babyballet dance syllabus not only encourages your little one to feel more confident and co-ordinated, but also welcomes them into an imaginative and magical world of dance, music and song. At babyballet, we run ballet lessons and dance classes in over 80 locations throughout the UK. So, if you live in the Stevenage and Hitchin area why not get in touch with your local babyballet dance school and sign up for ballet lessons today.

why babyballet is magical

From 6 months to 6 years, babyballet dance classes for kids provide an enjoyable and magical way for little ones to learn how to move to music and have fun. Our five-stage syllabus combines baby ballet music with simple dance steps, to teach young children how to move and learn songs. From Tots and Tinies through to Tappers, Movers and Groovers, all babyballet dance classes are delivered by an experienced and fully trained dance teacher. And if you’ve ever fancied running your own ballet school then why not take on a babyballet franchise? It’s easy to apply with support available every step of the way. Dance shoes, ballet shoes and tap shoes are perfect for toddlers and young children attending babyballet class. Shop online for babyballet uniform and dancewear at the baby ballet online shop.