Early Years at Sutton School of Performing Arts
Creative (Age 2+)
Our Creative programme is the perfect introduction to dance. Children explore movement and rhythm through Creative Tap and Creative Ballet, developing imagination, coordination, and confidence in a fun and nurturing environment.
Minis (Age 4+)
As children grow, our Minis programme offers a wider variety of classes, including:
• Ballet
• Tap
• Acro
• Musical Theatre – a lively mix of drama, singing, and dance
Early Years Musical Theatre
Our Early Years Musical Theatre classes are a magical mix of singing, dancing, and pretend play, designed especially for little ones. Children explore their favourite songs and stories while moving, acting, and using their imagination.
Through fun games and simple routines, they build confidence, learn to work with friends, and discover the joy of performing. Whether it’s singing along to a happy tune, dancing like their favourite character, or acting out a story together, every class is full of energy, creativity, and smiles!
Early Years Tap
Our Early Years Tap classes are all about rhythm, fun, and sound! Little dancers discover how to use their feet like instruments – stamping, tapping, and shuffling along to the beat.
Through playful games and lively music, children build coordination, listening skills, and a great sense of rhythm. They love the excitement of making their own music with every step, while learning to dance with energy and confidence.
Whether it’s a happy shuffle, a big stamp, or a cheeky tap, every class is filled with laughter, movement, and lots of noisy fun!
Early Years Ballet
Our Early Years Ballet classes introduce little dancers to the magical world of ballet through music, movement, and play. Children learn basic ballet steps, explore rhythm, and express themselves through graceful movement.
With simple exercises, imaginative stories, and plenty of giggles, they build balance, coordination, and confidence – all while feeling like real dancers. Whether they’re tiptoeing like fairies, leaping like frogs, or spinning like princesses and princes, every class is full of fun and creativity.
My daughter Daisy has gained so much confidence since joining Sutton School of Performing Arts, which was exactly what she needed. The students feel like one big family, and it’s such a supportive and welcoming environment. The amazing shows they put on, including the fantastic showcase at the Lawrence Batley Theatre and the Christmas show each year, have given Daisy wonderful opportunities to grow in confidence on stage. It’s also clear that Sarah has an incredible depth of knowledge about the industry, which gives me complete trust in the classes and experiences my daughter is receiving.
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Daisy's Dad
Explore our Early Years Classes
These classes lay strong foundations in dance technique while encouraging creativity, performance skills, and teamwork.
Early Years Tap
From 2 years old, our tap classes introduce children to rhythm in a fun way, encouraging them to develop their confidence, musicality and co-ordination.
Early Years Ballet
Our ballet classes, give children as young as 2 years old the chance to express and discover their love of dance. Imagination, musicality and confidence are encouraged through individual expression.
Early Years Musical Theatre
We introduce children from 4 years old to drama in an easy manner, exploring their imagination and building confidence within a group. Vocal Coaching gently encourages children to understand breath control and how sounds are produced using simple techniques.