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Tiny Ballet · Ages 2–4 · Cardiff

Pre-School Ballet in Cardiff

Saturday Tiny Ballet for ages 2 to 4. Imagination, play and first ballet steps, in a small class with Miss Danielle at Pontprennau Primary School.

Saturdays 10:00–10:30 · Max 10 dancers · No experience needed

Saturdays 10:00–10:30
Ages 2–4 · Max 10
Pontprennau, Cardiff
Parents welcome in class
What is Tiny Ballet?

Ballet for toddlers, without the pressure

Tiny Ballet is En Pointe's pre-school ballet class for children aged 2 to 4 in Pontprennau, Cardiff. It is a 30-minute Saturday class that introduces ballet through imagination, music and play, so little ones leave smiling, not overwhelmed.

Parents often worry that two is too young, or that a dance school will feel too serious. Tiny Ballet is built for this age. Miss Danielle uses stories, feathers, pom-poms and first ballet steps so children discover posture, coordination and confidence without realising they are training. You can stay in the studio until your child is happy to come in on their own.

When they are ready, usually from age 4, they step into RAD Pre-Primary in Dance in the next Saturday slot. The same teacher, the same studio, a natural next step.

Book Your 2-Week Taster Session
Pre-school ballet student exploring feathers at En Pointe Cardiff
Young Tiny Ballet dancer in pale blue uniform at En Pointe Theatre Arts
In Every Class

What Your Child Will Get

First ballet steps

Tippy toes, froggy feet, pointing, stretching and moving to music, introduced through stories and play so it feels like fun, not a drill.

Confidence to go in on their own

Parents stay in the studio until your child is happy to come in alone. Some dancers run in from day one. Others take up to 6 months. Both are completely fine.

Friends and independence

A 30-minute class with a maximum of 10 dancers, so Miss Danielle can give every child the attention they need.

A path into real RAD ballet

Tiny Ballet is designed to ready dancers for RAD Pre-Primary in Dance from age 4, on the same Saturday morning.

Parents in the studio

Stay until they're ready to run in alone

In Tiny Ballet, parents stay in the room until your dancer is happy to come in by themselves. There is no rush.

That step comes as they grow confidence in the studio, make friends, and build a connection with Miss Danielle.

Some from day one

Some dancers are happy to run in alone straight away.

Some take 6 months

We have also seen dancers take up to 6 months to do the same thing.

Both are right

It does not matter if they still need you after the taster.

Joyful toddler in Tiny Ballet class at En Pointe Theatre Arts Cardiff
Saturday mornings

Tiny Ballet, week by week

Time

Saturday 10:00–10:30

Ages

2 to 4 years

Class size

Maximum 10 dancers

Where

Pontprennau Primary School, Cardiff

Uniform

Pale blue RAD Rosie leotard & Belle skirt

Next step

RAD Pre-Primary in Dance from age 4

Full uniform details are on our uniform guide. Miss Danielle is happy to advise before you buy anything.

How it grows

From Tiny Ballet to RAD Ballet

Tiny Ballet is the first step on a clear Saturday pathway. Your child stays with Miss Danielle as they grow.

1

Tiny Ballet

Ages 2–4

30 minutes of play, imagination and first ballet steps. Saturday 10:00.

2

RAD Pre-Primary

From age 4

The next Saturday class at 10:30. Structured RAD ballet, still nurturing.

3

Primary & Grades

As they progress

RAD Primary, then Grades 1–4+, with exams when Miss Danielle knows they are ready.

In the studio

Tiny Ballet at En Pointe

A toddler running with pom-poms during Tiny Ballet in Cardiff
A pre-school dancer exploring colourful feathers in Tiny Ballet class
A young dancer listening attentively in Tiny Ballet at En Pointe Cardiff
Young dancers sitting together in a ballet class at En Pointe Theatre Arts
From Tiny Ballet parents

Shy starters, then they bloom

My daughter has been attending Tiny Ballet for roughly 9 months now. Although very shy to start with, Miss Danielle has made her feel really comfortable that she is now excited to go in on her own. She came home showing everyone her froggy feet and how she can dance around on her tippy toes.

Lisa Mapley

Mum to Mya

My daughter has been taking ballet classes since she was 3 years old. Miss Danielle is a great ballet teacher. Most importantly, my daughter is very happy and comfortable learning ballet here.

Ratu Piyanthia

Mum to Teysha · started at 3

My daughter began in Tiny Ballet and is now in Primary Ballet. For my daughter, it's the perfect balance of fun, learning and nurturing that lays the foundation for a lifelong love of dance.

Melissa Govier

Mum to Keira

FAQ

Common questions

Is age 2 too young to start ballet?+

No. Tiny Ballet is built for ages 2 to 4. Classes use imagination, props and play to introduce ballet foundations at a pace that suits toddlers. Many of our dancers start here and move into RAD Pre-Primary when they are ready.

Can I stay in the studio with my child?+

Yes. In Tiny Ballet, parents stay in the room until the dancer is happy to come in by themselves. Some children run in alone from the first class. We have also seen dancers take up to 6 months, so it does not matter if they do not go in on their own straight after the taster. That transition happens as they grow confidence in the studio, make friends, and build a connection with Miss Danielle.

Does my child need any dance experience?+

None at all. Tiny Ballet is the first class for most of our youngest dancers. They learn through play, stories and music.

How long is the class and when does it run?+

Tiny Ballet is 30 minutes, Saturdays 10:00–10:30 at Pontprennau Primary School, Cardiff. The short class matches a toddler's attention span, then Pre-Primary ballet follows at 10:30 for dancers aged 4 and above.

What should my child wear?+

The Tiny Ballet uniform is the RAD Rosie leotard and Belle skirt in pale blue, with pink ballet socks and pink full-sole leather ballet shoes. Uniform helps little ones feel they belong. Miss Danielle can advise before you buy.

What happens at the 2-week taster session?+

Your child joins Tiny Ballet as a normal student for two Saturdays, with no long-term commitment. You are welcome to stay in the studio if they need you. It is a chance to meet Miss Danielle, see how your child settles, and decide if it feels right. It does not matter if they are not ready to go in on their own after the two weeks.

2-Week Paid Taster Session

Ready to try Tiny Ballet?

Bring your 2, 3 or 4 year old for two Saturday mornings in Pontprennau. No long-term commitment. See how they settle with Miss Danielle. You can stay in the studio until they are ready to come in on their own.

Ages 2–4 · 30 minutes · Max 10 dancers