At La Petite School of Dance, every decision we make starts with one question: What is best for the whole child—physically, mentally, emotionally, and artistically? Dance is a beautiful blend of athleticism and artistry, but it must be taught with care. In recent years, social media has flooded the dance world with images of impressive “tricks”—oversplits, contortion poses, sky-high leaps, and gravity-defying balances. While these skills can be exciting to watch, they can als

At La Petite School of Dance, we know that every big skill starts with small, joyful steps. One of the most important foundations we...

What to Expect in Your Child’s First Dance Class Walking into the dance studio for the very first time is an exciting milestone—for both...

Why an Older Age Dance Class Isn’t Necessarily the Better Class for Your Child When parents are choosing a dance class for their child,...

ACRODANCE or ACRO cartwheel If you’ve ever seen a dancer flow effortlessly from a cartwheel into a leap—or hold a slow, controlled...

Little girl dancing in her living room. Is My Child Ready for a Dance Class? If you’re the parent of a toddler or preschooler, you’ve...

Many may wonder and some have asked, why do you even have a dress code?  Can my child just wear comfortable clothing?  Why are certain...

This is our first installment of our updated and newly integrated Blog. Not only will we have studio information, we will have our dance...