Brandywine Center For Dance

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Children's Program


Brandywine Center For Dance specializes in classes for children of all ages. Levels range from introductory to professional. For students new to dance, our instructors offer pre-ballet in Wilmington, DE. We also teach children how to exude confidence when they perform song and dance routines.


Mommy and Me (18 Mos. - 3 Yrs.)

Mom and Tot attend together and explore music and movement to fun and exciting music. Students will learn song and dance routines to show grandma and grandpa. Students also work on stretching and flexibility exercises, barre, and gross motor skills, and Mom gets to dance, too!

  • Attire: Leotard, tights, and ballet slippers for girls. Black jazz pant, white tee shirt, and black jazz oxford for boys.

Pre-Ballet/Creative Movement (Ages 3 - 5)

The course includes the fundamentals of ballet, jazz, and tap with fun use of instruments, dancing scarves, and dance routines for Parent's Day performance. We introduce proper terminology and alignment principles at all levels, and we teach them in an age-appropriate way. Seasonal themes and fun performances encourage students to find the performer in themselves. Most classes include "Baby Rhythms," a fun and exciting introduction to tap.

  • Attire: Pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers.

Kinderdance® (Ages 5 - 6)

Kinderdance is an interdisciplinary program designed to develop skills, coordination, and vocabulary essential to ballet, tap, and jazz.

  • Attire: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, and black tap shoes.

Classical Ballet Division I, II & III and Pre-Pointe/Pointe Classes

Our goal for classical ballet classes is to help each child develop a love and understanding of ballet as an art form. We emphasize proper technique at every level. Additionally, we keep class sizes appropriately smaller at the younger ages to make sure each child receives the attention they deserve.


Introduction to Dance (6 - 9)

We offer this option as a dance exposure course for elementary-school-aged children. It introduces the basics of ballet, tap, and jazz.

  • Attire: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black jazz/tap shoes, black or pink chiffon wrap skirt (ballet), and black jazz pant (jazz, optional)

Advanced Intro to Dance (8 - 13)

This class requires a more advanced technique. Students may take up to 5 hours of combined instruction weekly and can attend company performances by invitation.

  • Attire: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black jazz/tap shoes, black or pink chiffon wrap skirt (ballet), and black jazz pant (jazz, optional)

Performance Opportunities

We also have winter ballets and feature several different types of dances to educate our students. Through original choreography, we help children understand that ballet is the art of telling a story on stage.