Dance or Other Activities for a 2.5 Year Old

I am a dance instructor and teach ages 3-14 currently. There are quite a few studio's that offer daytime (& weeknight) classes for children under 3. Look for a "pre-ballet" class or "rhythm & movement" type class. They generally won't learn "steps" yet, but will learn things like how to move their bodies to "copy" or "mimic" the teacher, along with simple things like just the difference between pointing and flexing their toes! I think dance early on is great for not only letting them be independent from mom/dad for 1/2 hour, but it's also great for them to take a class with other kids in a group. I also personally think that learning any form of dance helps connect the mind and body and gives children especially a higher self esteem. Good luck finding a class! I hope your daughter enjoys it!

Hello! B. Dance Co. is now open in Hollywood Sunset & Highland (I live in Glendale, it's not far at all!) Kids classes are starting Sat. April 17th.
9am to 945am Pre-Ballet/Tap combo with Allie 3 to 4 yrs can accept 2.5 yrs old just fine!
www.blackbirddance.com. This sunday April 11th *the 4*1*1 is a Free Dance Day to start registering for class. Lil ones start at noon :12pm first then gets older crowd as day goes on until 9pm. schedule on the web
life as art,
A. B.

I live in La Crescenta and we go through the Glendale Parks & Rec dept. to find fun, inexpensive activities for our children. Right now my 4 year old daughter is taking ballet class at Dunsmore park and she loves it. It's $90 for 10 weeks and there are lots of other options available to small children.

Preschool gymnastics are awesome! My daughter has been taking it since she was 2 and she absolutely loves it!

mothersong at the VFW hall in Eagle Rock on Tuesdays @ 10 am is pretty cool. There is also Bloom School of Music on Colorado in Eagle Rock.