Your child can start dance at Top Jazz Ballet from age 1. Our youngest class, Baby Bop & Tumbling Tots, is for ages 1 to 3, and every age after that has its own class group, right through to teens and adults. There's no "too early" and no "too late". The right time to start is when your child loves moving to music.
Which class for which age
| Age | Class group | What it's like |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Baby Bop & Tumbling Tots | 45 minutes of music, movement and tumbling. $10, pay as you come. |
| 3–5 | Foundation | First real dance steps, coordination and confidence |
| 5–6 | Sub Junior | Building technique across styles |
| 7–10 | Junior | More styles, and optional APDA exams from about age 6 |
| 10–12 | Sub Intermediate | Stronger technique and performing |
| 13–15 | Intermediate | Teen classes across every style |
| 15+ | Senior | Advanced technique, including pointe in ballet |
| 18+ | Adult | Beginner-friendly classes, all levels |
Where an age falls between two groups (5, 10 or 15), we place them in the older group, and teachers can adjust after a few classes.
Toddlers (1–3): is it too young?
Not at all. Baby Bop is about joy, listening to music and moving with other little ones. Parents don't come into the room. It's a 45-minute class, so you can grab a coffee, chat with other parents in the car park or enjoy some child-free time. Learning that a parent leaves and comes back is a healthy step for little ones.
Read more about toddler classes →
Starting at school age (5–12)
This is when many children try a few styles to see what they love: ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, acrobatics, contemporary, musical theatre or singing. New students can trial two weeks of classes, in one style or several, at $15 a class, with no lock-in, in any term.
Starting as a teenager
Teens start with us every year. Hip hop, jazz and contemporary are popular first choices, and many teens add musical theatre or singing. Exams and competitions are optional: about 70% of our performers dance purely for fun.
Starting as an adult
Our adult classes (18+) are beginner level, all ages welcome. Adults can even perform in the concert.
What if my child is shy or gets upset?
They're kept safe and cared for. If a child doesn't settle on a first visit, a teacher brings them out so the studio stays a happy place. Nervous children are usually skipping in within two or three weeks.
Ready to start?
Register interest and tell us your child's age. We'll call to find the right class. You can also call the studio on (08) 9725 6159.
Questions parents ask
What is the youngest age for dance classes at Top Jazz Ballet?
Children can start from age 1 in Baby Bop & Tumbling Tots (ages 1–3). It's a 45-minute class, $10 pay-as-you-come.
Is my child too old to start dance?
No. We have class groups for every age up to Senior (15+), and Adult classes (18+, all levels). New students can trial two weeks of classes at $15 a class.
Do parents stay in the room?
No. Parents don't come into class and there's no viewing area. Children tell you how class went, and little ones learn that Mum or Dad is coming back.