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# babyballet New Zealand

Preschool Dance Classes and Dance Franchise

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- [babyballet® Orewa, Hibiscus Coast opens her doors!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-orewa-opens-her-doors/) - Our award-winning babyballet® preschool dance classes for children between 6 months and 6 years are now available in Orewa at the Hibiscus Coast in Auckland.
- [babyballet® Grey Lynn in Auckland opens her doors!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-greylynn-auckland-opens-doors/) - Our much-loved and award-winning babyballet® classes for children between 6 months and 6 years are now available in the Grey Lynn & Ponsonby area in Auckland!
- [How Ballet Helps Babies and Toddlers Develop Motor Skills](https://babyballet.co.nz/how-ballet-helps-babies-and-toddlers-develop-motor-skills/) - From their first step to their first leap, learn how baby ballet classes can help your child to develop fine and gross motor skills.
- [Can Babies Really Do Ballet?](https://babyballet.co.nz/can-babies-really-do-ballet/) - Can your babies really dance? Discover the benefits of baby ballet dance classes, what to expect and why they're perfect for your little dancing star!
- [babyballet Class FAQs: Your Top Questions Answered](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-class-faqs-top-questions/) - Curious about babyballet classes? Discover answers to all your questions about classes, dress codes, and benefits in our ultimate FAQ guide.
- [How babyballet Helps Prepare Children for School](https://babyballet.co.nz/baby-ballet-school-readiness/) - Find out how babyballet® helps prepare your child for school by building confidence, focus, and social skills. Discover why staying in baby ballet after starting school continues to benefit their development.
- [babyballet® Hamilton Central opens her doors!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-hamilton-central-opens-her-doors/) - Our award-winning preschool ballet dance classes for children between 6 months & 6 years are now also available in Hamilton.
- [babyballet® Te Atatu opens her doors!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-te-atatu-opens-her-doors/) - Press Release - 20th January 2025 Thanks to our brilliant Miss Margs, our much-loved babyballet® classes will now also be available in the Te Atatu area in Auckland! Miss Margs babyballet® classes will be held at the Church Unlimited on 3 Te Atatu Road in Te Atatu. To see the timetable and find out more about
- [babyballet® Howick & Bucklands Beach opens her doors!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-howick-auckland-opens-doors/) - Press Release - 11th October 2024 Thanks to our brilliant Miss Leisha, former babyballet teacher at our branch in Epsom, our much-loved babyballet® classes will also be available in the Howick & Bucklands Beach area in Auckland from the 19th of October! Miss Leisha’s babyballet® classes will be held at the MacLeans Primary School Hall. To
- [babyballet wins at the What’s On 4 Kids State Awards!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-wins-whatson4kids-awards/) - babyballet Australia wins at the What’s On 4 Kids activities awards! On Saturday the 9th of March Alex Dunlop, our Australian Master licensee, ventured to Brisbane Queensland for the prestigious What's on 4 Kids national awards where babyballet was a finalist in the franchise categories! In large sections full of amazing company babyballet was awarded
- [babyballet® Teddy Bears Christmas Party](https://babyballet.co.nz/teddy-bears-christmas-party/) - Press Release - 12 October 2023 Come and join the fun with Twinkle & Teddy for a 'Teddy Bears Christmas Party' on Sunday the 26th of November 2023! Put on your best Christmas costume and bring along your favourite soft-toy as we dance along with Twinkle Bear, Teddy Bear and friends to some of our
- [why a preschool dance department should be your focus in 2024](https://babyballet.co.nz/preschool-dance-department-growth/) - Have you ever wondered how you can make the most of a preschool dance syllabus? Maybe you don't know where to start? Undoubtedly you know that good quality preschool dance classes attract customers, and for dance teachers with an existing older school these younger classes can increase customer retention (not to mention attract siblings from
- [babyballet® Nelson opens her doors!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-nelson-opens-her-doors/) - Press Release - 16 June 2023 We have exciting news as the magic of babyballet® is spreading in New Zealand! Thanks to the lovely Miss Annie, our much-loved babyballet® classes will now also be available in Nelson, New Zealand! The preschool dance and ballet syllabus offers four stages of ballet dance classes, for young children
- [6 months old and already dancing!](https://babyballet.co.nz/6-months-old-and-already-dancing/) - At babyballet®, we truly believe that you’re never too young to learn how to dance! It may seem incredible that ballet classes even exist for children so small, but we guarantee both you and your little one will love every moment of your time together in the babyballet® tots class, one of our most popular
- [welcoming the new year with babyballet](https://babyballet.co.nz/welcoming-new-year-with-babyballet/) - welcoming the new year with babyballet 2023 here we come! we are so excited to get back to classes and catch-up with all our incredible babyballet stars and their grown-ups! at babyballet, we have always been inclusive and are passionate about making sure our classes are here for everyone, regardless of ability, developmental stage, gender
- [every day is a babyballet day! a babyballet guide for new starters.](https://babyballet.co.nz/every-day-is-a-babyballet-day-a-babyballet-guide-for-new-starters/) - We’ve welcomed hundreds of three-year-olds through our doors already this term! Did you know that you can join any of our babyballet classes at any time during the term? No need to wait for half term or even January. Read our babyballet guide for new starters below! Our doors are always open if you want your
- [World Book Day 2022 see's babyballets global childrens book launch!](https://babyballet.co.nz/world-book-day-2022-sees-babyballets-global-childrens-book-launch/) - In November 2021, babyballet® launched their first ever childrens story book to their UK audience. And now, in March 2022 the children's ballet franchise brand are launching internationally, as a special way of celebrating World Book Day 2022! Twinkle and Teddy in the Rainforest, follows the two much loved babyballet® characters on their journey through
- [Babyballet New Zealand moves online to keep local pre-schoolers dancing](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-new-zealand-moves-online-to-keep-local-pre-schoolers-dancing/) - Press Release - 31 March 2020 Our New Zealand pre-school ballet dancing schools have moved all lessons online to enable toddlers to keep dancing during the disruption of the coronavirus outbreak. babyballet® New Zealand has moved its classes that are usually held face-to-face to a private and secure online platform. Emma Payne, owner of babyballet New
- [New Zealand is COVID19 Free, our babyballet® stars return to class!](https://babyballet.co.nz/new-zealand-is-covid19-free-our-babyballet-stars-return-to-class/) - Press Release - 31 May 2020 We are 'TUTU' excited to announce that babyballet® Remuera has returned to the dance studio. Finally our little babyballet® stars can have fun dancing and jumping around again! Emma Payne, Dance teacher at babyballet® Remuera Dance School, said: "I am so excited to bring back the magic of babyballet
- [babyballet® Albany, Auckland opens her doors!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-albany-auckland-opens-doors/) - Press Release - 1 August 2021 Thanks to our brilliant Miss Emma and her dream team, our much-loved babyballet® classes will now also be available in the Albany area in Auckland! The preschool dance and ballet syllabus offers four stages of ballet dance classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years. By learning through play,
- [Danielle gets vocal about her new business!](https://babyballet.co.nz/danielle-gets-vocal-about-her-new-business/) - Let’s hear a big cheer for Danielle Matsell. The 25-year-old professional cheerleader has started the New Year by running her own dance business. But there will be no baton twirling or pyramids at her new classes. Danielle opened her own branch of the UK’s leading pre-school dance academy, babyballet, in Twickenham on January 5. Danielle
- [UK pre-school ballet sensation expands classes in New Zealand](https://babyballet.co.nz/uk-pre-school-ballet-sensation-expands-classes-in-new-zealand/) - Press Release - 14 February 2020 A professional dancer from Auckland is to lead the expansion of babyballet classes across New Zealand, with a syllabus aimed at developing pre-schoolers’ confidence in dance without the competitiveness of exams. The award winning babyballet offers its dance and ballet syllabus through four stages of classes for children aged from
- [the benefits of owning a licensed preschool dance program](https://babyballet.co.nz/benefits-owning-licensed-preschool-dance-program/) - What are the benefits of owning a Licensed Preschool Dance Program Purchasing a licensed preschool dance program is a great way for dance studios to build their studio with a proven formula. A popular ready made program gives dance studio owners the security of using a well-respected and trusted name. It also provides a proven and
- [Our sparkling collection of awards](https://babyballet.co.nz/awards/) - At babyballet, we believe that our unique children’s dance concept is one of the best preschool classes in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore – and it seems that others agree. Here are just some of the awards and nominations that we are very proud to have received since the babyballet magic began. Tommy's
- [Ashford dancer on a mission to inspire more boys to enjoy ballet!](https://babyballet.co.nz/ashford-dancer-on-a-mission-to-inspire-more-boys-to-enjoy-ballet/) - Kent based dancer Matty Hurst is on a mission to inspire more boys to take up ballet, after becoming the first man to open a babyballet® franchise in the UK. Matty, 28, has been running his ballet classes at the Elwick Club in Ashford for the last 12 months. He now teaches around 150 children
- [6 ways of achieving a work/life balance as a business mum!](https://babyballet.co.nz/6-ways-of-achieving-a-work-life-balance-as-a-business-mum/) - babyballet® CEO and founder Claire O'Connor was invited by the British Franchise Association to put together 6 ways of achieving a work/life balance as a business mum for their 12 days of Christmas campaign. | 1. Have a flexible approach When you have a family and a business to run, there is never a dull
- [Guest Blog: The Wild One](https://babyballet.co.nz/guest-blog-the-wild-one/) - We just love hearing from our babyballet dance teachers. We hope you enjoy reading our new blog by Miss Kelly, babyballet Teacher and Franchisee at babyballet Colchester. | As babyballet® teachers, we regularly get asked by parents, what to do when their child is the ‘wild’ one in the class. We have even been told
- [babyballet® Biggleswade star in Twinkles Dream](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-biggleswade-star-in-twinkles-dream/) - babyballet® Biggleswade and Bedford held their annual Starmakers show at Stratton Upper School in Biggleswade. Over 110 babyballet® Biggleswade and Bedford stars aged between 3 and 6 years old charmed 500 excited family members and friends on Sunday 20th October for 2 superbly performed, professional pantomime style shows. babyballet® characters Twinkle and Teddy the adorable
- [Three cheers for Miss Sophie!](https://babyballet.co.nz/three-cheers-for-miss-sophie/) - Sophie Tapley is no stranger to the stage, and now this experienced performer is taking on a whole new role as she becomes the leading lady of her very own babyballet® dance school. Opening the latest babyballet® branch of its kind in the East of Crawley, Sophie is excited to be joining the 84-strong, franchise
- [Finalists revealed in National Awards for the Children's Activities Sector!](https://babyballet.co.nz/finalists-revealed-in-national-awards-for-the-childrens-activities-sector/) - The finalists for the prestigious What's On 4 Kids Awards 2019’ with Morton Michel have now been announced - and babyballet is amongst them! These pioneering awards were launched in 2007 to celebrate the UK's best children’s clubs and classes, along with leaders, volunteers and party providers for children - as nominated and voted for by
- [Q&A with Miss Kate & Miss Jo, franchisees at babyballet North Tyneside](https://babyballet.co.nz/qa-miss-kate-miss-jo-franchisees-babyballet-north-tyneside/) - It was dance that brought Kate Markham and Jo-Anne Torre together and helped them both through some tough times. Now the best friends are going into business together and bringing the UK’s leading pre-school dance academy, babyballet, to Tyneside. Forty-five-year-old Kate and thirty-eight-year-old Jo-Anne opened their North Tyneside babyballet school dance franchise in Whitley Bay in
- [Babies have been dancing at babyballet in Bury & Bolton for a decade!](https://babyballet.co.nz/bury-and-bolton-celebrate-10-years/) - babyballet® Bury and Bolton launched their first babyballet® classes in 2009 at various venues in Bury and Bolton. They welcomed preschoolers and their families to come and join the fun in ballet and tap classes that follow the bespoke babyballet syllabus. From as young as 6 months, babyballet® dance classes provide the opportunity for babies
- [Artsy Alice takes over babyballet Folkestone franchise!](https://babyballet.co.nz/artsy-alice-takes-over-babyballet-folkestone-franchise/) - On 9th May 2019, 26-year-old Alice Vereker-Hales made the transition from babyballet teacher to one of our newest franchisees! From teaching assistant to dance coordinator, babyballet teacher and now franchisee, Miss Alice has always had a passion for dance and love for teaching. It was actually a friend of Alice’s who recommended babyballet for a
- [Guest blog: My Journey to a babyballet Teacher](https://babyballet.co.nz/guest-blog-my-journey-to-a-babyballet-teacher/) - Miss Rachel, babyballet Alton and Basingstoke West franchisee, has written a short post about her journey to becoming a babyballet teacher and franchisee. | For as long as I can possibly remember dance has been part of me. When you learn to love something so young, there isn’t a time in your life you can
- [Blog: Miss Lois' magical babyballet classes](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-miss-lois-magical-babyballet-classes/) - Miss Lois, babyballet Stoke-on-Trent, Stone and Blythe Bridge franchisee, has written a short blog about her experience as a babyballet teacher and the joy that classes bring to her life, as well as the families of the little stars who attend. | Some people like 'people watching', sitting in a cafe and watching the world
- [Guest Blog: My experiences with babyballet](https://babyballet.co.nz/guest-blog-my-experience-with-babyballet/) - A lovely blog by one of our babyballet Mummy's, Rachel, all about her little stars time in her babyballet classes. | After all the postnatal issues I had I didn’t go to many baby groups whilst I was on maternity leave. Partly due to confidence and anxiety issues, and partly due to not being able
- [babyballet Bradford North stars go on a Grand Adventure!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-bradford-north-starmakers-show/) - babyballet® Bradford North held their annual Starmakers show at Dixons Cottingley Academy which showcased dance skills after a course of dance classes for kids with babyballet®. babyballet stars from Bradford went on a Grand Adventure with Twinkle and Teddy! Over 80 babyballet® stars aged between 3 and 6 years old captivated over 300 excited parents,
- [Wirral little stars make an impression at their Starmakers show!](https://babyballet.co.nz/wirral-starmakers-show/) - babyballet® Wirral held their annual Starmakers show at Birkenhead High School Academy in Birkenhead, which showcased dance skills after a programme of dance classes for kids with babyballet®. Over 95 babyballet® stars, aged between 3 and 6 years old, captivated more than 400 excited parents, family members and friends on the 7th July in 2
- [Blog: Roll up, roll up for franchise training week – investing in your babyballet future!](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-babyballet-franchise-training-week/) - Taking on a babyballet franchise provides a fantastic opportunity for both dance and non-dance professionals to run your very own business. At babyballet, we not only provide you with all the tools you need to get started but we also invite all our new franchisees to babyballet Head Office in Halifax for a week- long
- [Blog: babyballet® schools grow by 5 as franchise training week commences!](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-babyballet-schools-grow-by-5-as-franchise-training-week-commences/) - Taking on a babyballet franchise provides a fantastic opportunity for both dance and non-dance professionals to run your very own business. At babyballet, we not only provide you with all the tools you need to get started but we also invite all our new franchisees to babyballet Head Office in Halifax for a week- long
- [Tiny Stars Shine at babyballet Southport Starmakers Show!](https://babyballet.co.nz/tiny-stars-shine-at-babyballet-southport-starmakers-show/) - babyballet® Southport, Formby & Crosby held their Starmakers show on Sunday 14th July at The Southport Temperance Institute. Over 100 babyballet stars, danced in 3 wonderful shows. The average age of just 3 years, wowed the audience with a pantomime style performance including all the babyballet favourite characters, Twinkle & Teddy the adorable bears, Flutterstar
- [Pre-school dance classes in Motherwell, Baillieston & East Kilbride put on professional pantomime style babyballet show](https://babyballet.co.nz/pre-school-dance-classes-motherwell-baillieston-east-kilbride-put-professional-pantomime-style-babyballet-show/) - babyballet® Motherwell, Baillieston & East Kilbride held their annual Starmakers show at Cardinal Newman High School in Bellshill. This was the final show for many toddlers and young children after learning to dance with babyballet®, who provide pre-school dance classes for kids. Over 70 babyballet® stars aged between 3 and 6 years old bowled over
- [guest blog: the personal guilt of a working mum](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-the-guilt-of-a-working-mum/) - Guilty or not guilty?....That is the question. 10 weeks ago my life turned upside down when I gave birth to my son. I'm guessing most people reading this will be parents themselves so will understand wholeheartedly the magnitude of becoming a parent - I understood life would change but what I hadn't really prepared for
- [Dreams came true at babyballet East Herts and West Essex pre-school dance performance of Twinkle's Dream](https://babyballet.co.nz/dreams-came-true-in-babyballet-east-herts-and-west-essex-pre-school-dance-performance-of-twinkles-dream/) - babyballet® East Herts and West Essex held their annual Starmakers show at The Rhodes Centre in Bishop’s Stortford on Sunday 22nd July. Toddlers and young children, who attend dance classes at the babyballet® school, showcased how well they had learned to dance. Over 150 babyballet® stars aged between 3 and 6 years old charmed 750
- [blog: Back to school, back to babyballet](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-back-to-school-back-to-babyballet/) - Summer is a wonderful time and of course this year in particular, the weather has been nothing short of spectacular! So, we wouldn’t blame you for being more than a little reluctant to leave those long hot lazy days behind. Tough call as it is, for the babyballet team, September is actually one of our
- [Blog: babyballet flies into CAW 2019!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-flys-into-caw-2019-watchmefly/) - Children's Activities Week 2019 at babyballet Calling all superheroes! We all have a favourite superhero. From Batman to Catwoman through to Wonder Woman and Spiderman, super heroes capture the imagination of us all – both young and old. At babyballet, we like nothing better than to dress up, which is why we’ve chosen to focus
- [Hundreds of 'tutu' proud parents get together for Starmakers show at babyballet Chester East and Wrexham!](https://babyballet.co.nz/starmakers-show-at-babyballet-chester-east-and-wrexham/) - babyballet® Chester East and Wrexham held their annual Starmakers show at The Vanbrugh Theatre in Chester, which showcased dance skills after a course of dance classes for kids with babyballet®. Over 90 babyballet® stars aged between 3 and 6 years old captivated 500 excited parents, family members and friends on the 12th May 2019 for
- [Blog: babyballet celebrates International Dance Day!](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-babyballet-celebrates-international-dance-day/) - Did you know that every year there is an International Dance Day dedicated to all we love about dance? Recognised around the world on April 29th, International Dance Day encourages people to share in the joy and happiness that dance brings - and at babyballet we couldn’t let you or your little ones miss out!
- [my magical babyballet® family by miss alex from krs dance in Australia!](https://babyballet.co.nz/my-magical-babyballet-family-by-miss-alex-from-krs-dance-in-australia/) - We are delighted to be able to share with you this blog from our Australian Licensee, Miss Alex. The magic of babyballet® is what keeps my heart and soul alive! For the past seven years, I have been blessed with the good fortune to teach preschool dance to a whole range of little stars. Since
- [Young dancers at babyballet® Cheltenham, Gloucester and Stroud Five Valleys perform Twinkle & Teddy’s Big Day Out!](https://babyballet.co.nz/young-dancers-at-babyballet-cheltenham-gloucester-and-stroud-five-valleys-perform-twinkle-teddys-big-day-out/) - babyballet® Cheltenham, Gloucester and Stroud Five Valleys held their annual Starmakers show at Ribston Hall High school in Gloucester. This was the highlight of the year for many toddlers and young children after learning to dance with babyballet®, who provide contemporary dance classes for kids. Over 80 babyballet stars aged between 3 and 6 years
- [babyballet Final Total for Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2019!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-final-total-for-comic-relief-red-nose-day-2019/) - From the 9th until 15th March, hundreds of our babyballet stars took part in our 'Dancing in Red' fun and exciting classes, raising funds and awareness for Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2019! babyballet stars from a handful of our northern franchises, took part in raising money for Comic Relief by skipping, hopping and jumping
- [Celebrate International Happiness Day with babyballet!](https://babyballet.co.nz/celebrate-international-happiness-day-with-babyballet/) - Who knew there was an entire day dedicated to being happy but there is, and it just so happens to fall every year on March 20th? At babyballet, we take happiness as a given. After all, how can we not be happy with all the amazing dancing we have going on. Our incredibly dedicated and
- [babyballet Josh goes live on BBC Newcastle!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-josh-goes-live-on-bbc-newcastle/) - At babyballet, we strive to give EVERY child the chance to dance, and teaching ballet isn’t just about female teachers and little girls in pink. We have lots of little stars who are boys and we actively encourage all our little ones, both boys and girls, to take part in our classes. We are thrilled
- [Babies and toddlers all over the country have danced, jumped and jived  to raise £429,584 for charity!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babies-and-toddlers-all-over-the-country-have-danced-jumped-and-jived-to-raise-429584-for-charity/) - The Tommy’s Danceathon took place within 70 babyballet® schools across the UK, during October 2018, to help fund Tommy’s vital research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Thousands of boys and girls, aged 6 months to 6 years, were sponsored to complete five challenges in a Peppa Pig themed dance lesson. Jessica Lilley, 37, Bexleyheath
- [We love babyballet class! > blog by Life With My Babydoll](https://babyballet.co.nz/we-love-babyballet-class-blog-by-life-with-my-babydoll/) - If you follow me on any of my social media accounts, you’ll know it’s no secret that we absolutely love babyballet and would recommend the classes to everyone. Being a single parent I’ve always wanted to give Kimaarah the best experiences and opportunities from a young age I first took Kimaarah along to a babyballet class
- [Daily Mail: Britain's oldest ballerina, 81, is still dancing almost nine DECADES after first donning a leotard - and has just passed the Royal Academy of Dance's most advance exam](https://babyballet.co.nz/daily-mail-britains-oldest-ballerina-81-is-still-dancing-almost-nine-decades-after-first-donning-a-leotard-and-has-just-passed-the-royal-academy-of-dances-most-advance-exam/) - Barbara Peters, 81, from West Yorkshire, has received top Grade eight award Britain's oldest ballerina started dancing at the age of two and is now a teacher Took the test the same day her 11-year-old granddaughter passed Grade two test This article was published by by JESSICA RACH FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 14:05, 13 January 2019 | UPDATED: 19:06, 13 January
- [Leah moves from one bar to another!](https://babyballet.co.nz/leah-moves-from-one-bar-to-another/) - Legal eagle Leah McSherry could stand accused of many things, though being cowardly is definitely not one of them. The 34-year-old has turned her back on a promising career in law to return to the first love of her life – dancing. Leah has started the New Year running her own dance school for youngsters
- [Meet Our Diamond Girls – 10 years for Leanne and Jessie](https://babyballet.co.nz/diamond-girls-10-years-leanne-jessie/) - Leanne Pattison and Jessie Lilley have more reasons than most to celebrate the New Year ... Ten years ago this month (January), the two women became babyballet franchisees and neither have looked back. Now both are celebrating their 10th anniversary in style. The two already have a special place in the history books here at
- [Magic Dance Hits Altrincham](https://babyballet.co.nz/magic-dance-hits-altrincham/) - Abracadabra – Lianna Jane Thompson is starting the New Year sprinkling her magic dust in Altrincham, Cheshire. The 26-year-old dancer – who once toured the Far East as a magician’s assistant – hopes to have youngsters spellbound at her new dance school which opens on January 7th 2019. Lianna, who lives in Sale with her partner,
- [Disneyland Dancer Has Plans To Spread Her Magic](https://babyballet.co.nz/disneyland-dancer-has-plans-to-spread-her-magic/) - Rachel Wills a local mum, trained as a dancer and went on to spread her magic at Disneyland Paris, so is used to making children’s dreams come true. Now she’s planning to bring her own bit of magic to youngsters closer to home – at her own dance school. The 36-year-old mum-of-two is starting 2019
- [Blog: Twinkle and Teddy land in Sydney!](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-babyballet-australia-bears-land-sydney/) - As the weather turns colder and the winter trees are laid bare, here at babyballet UK we are shivering our way towards the end of the year. So, it’s no surprise that a certain magical pair have somehow found their way to the other side of the world. Yes, it’s true – your eyes do
- [Guest Blog: Quality time with my little girl spent at babyballet](https://babyballet.co.nz/guest-blog-quality-time-with-my-little-girl-spent-at-babyballet/) - I am 36 years old, I’m a big burly man (currently sporting a ridiculous beard, much to the chagrin of my wife) and I have been taking my daughter, Orelia, to babyballet since she was 7 months old. We love it. Not just her, me too! Every week I get the opportunity to dress her
- [Eloquently Her: Ballet, Business and a Global Formula for Success](https://babyballet.co.nz/eloquently-her-ballet-business-and-a-global-formula-for-success/) - Piece written and published by Eloquently her. What makes a single mum, who becomes overwhelmed by postnatal depression, able to turn her life around and in a few short years and create an award-winning global business? More importantly, how is it that she’s managing to transform the joy, excitement and body acceptance of young children
- [Blog: Spooktacular Halloween celebrations are upon us!](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-spooktacular-halloween-celebrations-are-upon-us/) - As the leaves fall and the nights draw in, there’s more than a hint of excitement in the air for little ones and their families as Hallowe’en is hiding just around the corner! At babyballet, we love to dress up and Halloween really is one of our favourite times of the year. From witches to
- [Blog: Dust off your dancing shoes for the Tommy's Danceathon at babyballet!](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-tommys-danceathon-babyballet/) - With the new babyballet term in full swing, it’s the perfect opportunity to keep on practising those steps by taking part in the Tommy’s danceathon! A huge success in 2016, we can hardly believe that it’s almost time for the next one and we couldn’t be happier about supporting this wonderful and deserving charity in
- [blog: Franchise yourself into freedom! #WorkLifeWeek](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-franchise-worklifeweek/) - Raising young children can often feel like a thankless task. It’s a tough old job and the mothers and fathers who do this day in, day out don’t always get the appreciation they deserve. The shift from full time or even part time work into full on parenting is quite a step to make and,
- [guest blog: My babyballet stars](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-my-babyballet-stars/) - When I started my babyballet franchise I couldn’t wait to meet all of my babyballet stars and to start teaching them. I’ve been so lucky to have the most amazing students in my classes with the parents to match! One of my students, Korbyn (18 months) is deaf in both ears and signed ‘Thank you'
- [Nice one Nicky! Determined dance teacher takes one step closer to a UK award](https://babyballet.co.nz/nice-one-nicky-determined-dance-teacher-takes-one-step-closer-to-a-uk-award/) - A popular Greenwich-based dance teacher is twirling towards the final of a national competition for her ‘outstanding’ leadership. Nicky Wilson, who has been teaching at babyballet for three years and covers its Greenwich, Blackheath, Eltham and Dulwich areas, and has been shortlisted in the ‘What’s On 4 Kids 2018 Awards’ in the ‘Most Outstanding Activity
- [Joy for Jocasta as determined dance teacher takes one step closer to a UK award](https://babyballet.co.nz/joy-for-jocasta-as-determined-dance-teacher-takes-one-step-closer-to-a-uk-award/) - A popular South East dance teacher is twirling towards the final of a national competition for her ‘outstanding’ leadership. Jocasta Robinson, who has been teaching at babyballet for eight years and covers its Dartford, Bexley and Bromley areas, has been shortlisted in the ‘What’s On 4 Little Ones 2018 Awards’ in the ‘Most Outstanding Activity
- [blog: babyballet bears head North for a summer tour extravaganza](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-bears-head-north-for-a-summer-tour-extravaganza/) - Even during the summer holidays the babyballet bears, Twinkle and Teddy were still hard at work spreading their babyballet stories and magic far and wide. Thanks to Kate our babyballet franchisee in North Tyneside, Ponteland and Gateshead West, Twinkle and Teddy the bears were literally stopping the people of the North East in their tracks
- [Blog: New term, new tutu!   ](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-new-term-new-tutu/) - September is here in all its new term, fresh start glory. If your little one is still too tiny for nursery or school, then you may not yet have experienced the inevitable uniform shopping trip but for everyone else – you know what we’re talking about! And babyballet is no exception. After all, there
- [Dreamy memories of the dancing show at babyballet Chester East, Wrexham, Mold and Buckley](https://babyballet.co.nz/dreamy-memories-dancing-show-babyballet-chester-east-wrexham-mold-buckley/) - babyballet® Chester East, Wrexham, Mold and Buckley held their annual Starmakers dancing show at The Vanburgh Theatre in The Kings School, Chester, where toddlers and young children from babyballet® classes could showcase how well they had learned to dance. Over 100 babyballet® stars aged between 3 and 6 years old charmed more than 400 excited
- [Strictly Showbiz at babyballet Dartford, Bexley and Bromley](https://babyballet.co.nz/strictly-showbiz-at-babyballet-dartford-bexley-and-bromley/) - babyballet® Dartford, Bexley and Bromley held their annual Starmakers shows at The Orchard Theatre in Dartford and at the Langley Park School for Boys in Beckenham, where toddlers and young children graduating from babyballet® classes could showcase how well they had learned to dance. Over 400 babyballet® stars aged between 3 and 6 years old
- [Blog: Southern Dance Teacher Conference Success](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-southern-dance-teacher-conference-success/) - Our Annual Conference in June was such a huge success, who knew there was another babyballet (dance teacher) conference event waiting just around the corner?! And it’s all thanks to two of our Southern Franchisees – Miss Jessie, Franchise Owner at babyballet Dartford, Bexley and Bromley and Miss Laura, Franchise Owner at babyballet Romford Central,
- [High five for babyballet as dance franchise celebrates quintet of award nominations](https://babyballet.co.nz/high-five-for-babyballet-as-dance-franchise-celebrates-quintet-of-award-nominations/) - A Yorkshire-based ballet business which has multiple franchises worldwide and nationally has been shortlisted for no fewer than five industry awards. Headquartered in Halifax, babyballet has been nominated in the ‘What’s On 4 Little Ones 2018 Awards’ for the Best Product Supporting Children’s Activities, twice for Most Outstanding Activity Leader for U5s in the South
- [High-Flying Kirsty Launches Her babyballet Dream](https://babyballet.co.nz/high-flying-kirsty-launches-her-babyballet-dream/) - babyballet Croydon's newest dance franchisee - She attended one of the world’s most respected dance institutions, the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Now Kirsty Perren is on a mission to share her passion for dance with others. The 31-year-old mum-of-two is opening her own babyballet dance academy in Croydon next month (September).
- [Emma Dances Her Way Back To Her Roots](https://babyballet.co.nz/emma-dances-back-to-roots/) - babyballet Lincoln: THE UK’s leading pre-school dance academy, babyballet is heading for Lincoln. And it’s all thanks to 29-year-old Emma Bartlett, who is no stranger to the stage. Emma is a former professional singer and dancer who has performed all over the country, and until recently lived in Suffolk. She is returning to her home
- [Blog: The Rewards of Being babyballet Dance Teacher](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-rewards-babyballet-dance-teacher/) - I started teaching babyballet part-time 2 years ago and fell in love. Seeing my little stars each week fills me with joy and it is fantastic watching their little personalities grow as they do! The classes help babies and young children grow in confidence as they each have a chance to 'perform' individually each lesson
- [blog: Catch Up With babyballet CEO Claire O'Connor On Her Global Adventure!](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-babyballet-ceo-claire-oconnor-global-adventure-toronto/) - Time Flies When You're Having Fun! - written by Claire O'Connor Claire O'Connor: I simply cannot believe that we will have been in Toronto for six whole weeks on Friday! People say that time flies when you’re having fun and I can guarantee from the amazing time we have had so far that it certainly
- [blog: Together time at babyballet](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-together-time-at-babyballet/) - Each month we’ll be focusing on a different aspect of the health and well-being babyballet can bring to your life – and the life of your little stars too. At babyballet, we know better than most how busy life can be for parents and their little ones. Many of our babyballet parents are in similar
- [blog: Flexible working and franchise opportunities at the Mums Enterprise Roadshow](https://babyballet.co.nz/flexible-working-and-franchise-opportunities-at-the-mums-enterprise-roadshow/) - Calling all mums – it’s time to #shootforthemoon and change your life and your career. The Mum’s Enterprise Roadshow, the child and baby friendly, flexible work and business show is coming to Manchester for the first time on 20th June 2018. Free to attend, the event is set to help mums or anybody seeking a
- [Blog: Miss Claire’s big adventure - Founder of babyballet set to take the magic GLOBAL](https://babyballet.co.nz/blog-miss-claires-big-adventure-founder-of-babyballet-set-to-take-the-magic-global/) - On June 15th, our babyballet founder and CEO Claire O’Connor will set off with her family for an adventure of a lifetime. For years Claire has harboured a dream to travel the world, taking the babyballet business model with her to different countries. Doing this alone is no mean feat but to take her family
- [Blog: Celebrating the #bbconf2018](https://babyballet.co.nz/celebrating-the-bbconf2018/) - Our annual babyballet® Franchise Conference was held one week ago today, 1st June 2018, at the Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax. With attendance from over sixty successful business women and men, the event was a celebration of all things babyballet: the ever-growing brand and a network of people coming together who now see each other
- [Archie, from Halifax, who has Down Syndrome progresses thanks to weekly babyballet classes](https://babyballet.co.nz/archie-from-halifax-who-has-down-syndrome-progresses-thanks-to-weekly-babyballet-classes/) - 'I just adore him!' GBBO star Candice Brown leads the praise for boy, six, with Down's Syndrome who learned to walk by going to ballet as he shows off his dance moves on This Morning Archie Aspin has Down's Syndrome and learnt how to walk through ballet classes He won the nation's hearts when his
- [Halifax was wowed when 60 3-6 year old's performed in pantomime style babyballet dance show](https://babyballet.co.nz/halifax-was-wowed-when-60-3-6-year-olds-performed-in-pantomime-style-babyballet-dance-show/) - babyballet Halifax held their annual Starmakers show at Square Chapel in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Over 60 babyballet® stars aged between 3 and 6 years old charmed over 200 excited family members and friends on Sunday 29th April for a superbly performed, professional pantomime style dance show. babyballet® characters Twinkle and Teddy the adorable bears, Flutterstar
- [Leading kids’ activity class babyballet joins Peter Andre, Sid from CBeebies and a host of famous names to support the first UK-wide Children’s Activities Week – April 30 – May 4 2018!](https://babyballet.co.nz/leading-kids-activity-class-babyballet-joins-sid-from-cbeebies-to-support-childrens-activities-week/) - The Children’s activities revolution is upon us!!! - Children’s Activities Week ... ... is an exciting NEW national event celebrating the hundreds of thousands of activities, clubs and classes benefiting millions of children every day across the UK - helping them stay fit, healthy, engaged and happy - and babyballet® schools up and down the
- [babyballet® Bristol South, East and West successfully performs dance show number three!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-bristol-south-east-and-west-successfully-performs-dance-show-number-three/) - babyballet® Bristol South, East and West held their annual Starmakers dance show at 1532 Performing Arts Centre in Clifton, Bristol, which showcased the dance skills of pre-school boys and girls, after a course of dance classes for kids with babyballet®. Over 70 babyballet® stars aged between 3 and 6 years old captivated 250 excited parents,
- [The wonders of a small dance world ...](https://babyballet.co.nz/wonders-small-world/) - babyballet Australia's dance teacher Miss Heather has fond memories of babyballet co-founder Barbara Peters. Heather Evans, danced her way 'down under' to open Pittwater Dance Academy in Newport, Australia in 1997; but it was her fond memories of dancing on English soil that have proved how small and connected the world of dance really is.
- [Topic UK: Claire O'Connor on taking babyballet global](https://babyballet.co.nz/topic-uk-claire-oconnor-on-taking-babyballet-global/) - Halifax-born entrepreneur, Claire O’Connor, established the dance franchise babyballet by herself in 2005 with no capital investment. Over the past 13 years, she has grown the business to become one of the UK’s leading pre-school dance concepts, and her company is a key player in the UK franchise market. All this, plus she’s a mum
- [Children aged 3 - 6 are given the chance to shine in the babyballet® show in Camberley](https://babyballet.co.nz/children-aged-3-6-given-chance-shine-babyballet-show-camberley/) - babyballet® Bracknell and Wokingham held their annual Starmakers show - Twinkle & Teddy’s Big Day Out - at The Camberley Theatre on Sunday 11th February 2018. Over 160 babyballet® stars aged between 3 and 6 years old bowled 900 excited parents and family members for two brilliantly performed, professional pantomime style shows. babyballet® characters Twinkle
- [Daily Mail: Britain's oldest ballet dancer passes elite exam... aged 80](https://babyballet.co.nz/daily-mail-britains-oldest-ballet-dancer-passes-elite-exam-aged-80-great-grandmother-completes-test-merit-58-years-last-exam-read-http-www-dailymail-co-uk-femail-articl/) - Great-grandmother completes test with a merit 58 years after her last exam. Barbara Peters, 80, from Halifax, is the country's oldest ballet dancer She passed a top exam from the Royal Academy of Dance in London The great-grandmother has been dancing since she was a two-year-old Article published in the Daily Mail, 15/01/2018. Read below
- [A look back at the career of Britain's Oldest Dancer](https://babyballet.co.nz/look-back-career-britains-oldest-dancer-barbara-peters/) - babyballet co-founder: Barbara Peters Barbara Peters fell in love with dancing at the age of 2 and never looked back. Born and raised in Huddersfield, she won a place at the Royal Academy of Dancing in London to study to be a teacher of ballet and classical dancing. The Greenhead High School pupil couldn’t afford
- [babyballet Sparkles at the Perth Royal Show!](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-sparkles-perth-royal-show/) - At babyballet, we make learning to dance an unforgettable and magical experience for you and your little one. With babyballet across the UK and now available in Australia and New Zealand, we could not have been more excited to introduce our award-winning program at the Perth Royal Show. Every day from 23 September through to
- [We have been voted the UK's Best Baby and Toddler Class 2017!](https://babyballet.co.nz/awards-copy/) - Everybody at babyballet is dancing with delight as we have found out some absolutely wonderful news....we have been voted THE BEST BABY/TODDLER CLASS in the UK! The national Loved By Parents awards are voted for by parents themselves so we couldn't be prouder knowing that the parents and carers who attend our classes love them
- [The Benefits of dance classes for preschoolers](https://babyballet.co.nz/benefits-of-dance-classes-for-preschoolers/) - Benefits of Dance Classes for Young Children Children across the world love to dance. Parents and carers should take advantage of this enjoyment as dance is also a great way to help a growing child. Preschool children particularly learn through physical and sensory experiences, but learning the art of dance helps them also develop a
- [Shortlisted: What's On 4 Little Ones Awards](https://babyballet.co.nz/nominated-whats-on-4-little-ones-awards/) - The 11th National What's On 4 Kids Awards 2017 will be held on October 4 at NatWest in the City of London. Two babyballet franchisees have been shortlisted so we are crossing our good toes that they do well in their categories! Miss Lauren (babyballet Biggleswade) and Miss Jessica (babyballet Bognor Regis) are very much
- [Our new syllabus and music dances it's way in to our classes](https://babyballet.co.nz/new-syllabus-music-dances-way-classes/) - At babyballet we are always looking for magical ways to improve our classes to give your child the very best possible experience of learning to dance and have fun. So, after years in the making, we are delighted to announce that our enhanced new syllabus is dancing its way into all classes from August 2017!
- [Mum and working feature with babyballet founder Claire O'Connor](https://babyballet.co.nz/mum-working-feature-babyballet-founder-claire-oconnor/) - babyballet Founder Claire O'Connor is proud to be featured on the Mum and Working website in an 'Interview with parents in business'. Read about Claire's background and why she set up babyballet; along with her highlights of the last 11 years and exciting plans for the future: "Claire set up babyballet on her own in

## Pages

- [Award-Winning Preschool Dance Classes and Dancing Franchise](https://babyballet.co.nz/) - Discover award-winning babyballet® preschool dance classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers aged 6 months to 6 years. Find a class near you in New Zealand.
- [The franchise package](https://babyballet.co.nz/license/license-package/) - Join our established & award-winning pre-school dance studio franchise & become successful in no time! Dancing for children from 6 months to 6 years old.
- [List of babyballet® Schools in New Zealand](https://babyballet.co.nz/list-of-babyballet-schools/) - Award-winning pre-school dance classes for children between 6 months and 6 years. Choose your nearest babyballet® school and enrol your little star online.
- [Start your own babyballet® dance franchise in New Zealand](https://babyballet.co.nz/license/) - Get a license and start your own babyballet® dance franchise in New Zealand with an award-winning preschool syllabus, expert support and available territories.
- [Find a babyballet class near you](https://babyballet.co.nz/find-a-class/) - Find your nearest babyballet dance school on the map in New Zealand. Preschool dance classes for boys and girls between 6 months and 6 years.
- [Thank you for your show registration!](https://babyballet.co.nz/thank-you-show/) - Thank you for your babyballet® show registration You will shortly receive an automated email to confirm we have received your show registration. We are so excited for your little star to join us in the magic of 'Twinkle & Teddy's Big Day Out' Miss Emma xx *Please make sure to check this email hasn't gone
- [It's babyballet® Showtime](https://babyballet.co.nz/showtime/) - It's babyballet showtime! The team of babyballet Remuera & Epsom, Greenhithe, Wairau Valley, Grey Lynn & Orewa proudly present: 'Twinkle & Teddy's Big Day Out'
- [babyballet Shop](https://babyballet.co.nz/shop/) - Your online shop for children's dancewear, babyballet uniform, ballet shoes, leotards & tutus, dance accessoires, teddy bears, shoe charms & gifts for kids.
- [Book Your 3-Week babyballet Trial – $45](https://babyballet.co.nz/enrol-babyballet-new-lynn/) - Enrol your little star at babyballet New Lynn in Auckland, book a 3-week trial for only $39
- [Thank you for your registration](https://babyballet.co.nz/thank-you-for-your-registration-at-babyballet-papatoetoe/) - We are now processing your enrolment with babyballet® Papatoetoe You will receive an email to confirm we received your registration and to confirm the availability for your chosen class. This email will contain all the details, including the start date and your invoice. You cannot attend class until the fees are paid. We look forward
- [Our Story](https://babyballet.co.nz/our-story/)
- [Disco parties](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-parties/disco-parties/) - Be a disco diva with your friends at a babyballet® disco party! At a babyballet® disco party, your little one and their friends can groove to all the funkiest tunes with our fun dance routines and party games. Disco lights essential! Our babyballet® party events are available to both babyballet® members and non-members so everyone
- [Babyballet parties](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-parties/babyballet-parties/) - babyballet® birthday parties for children Show your friends how to party the babyballet® way! Children's birthday parties at babyballet® are so much fun! At a babyballet® dance party, your little one and their friends get to play and dance in a real life babyballet® class. Featuring a fantastic selection of babyballet® dance routines, songs and
- [babyballet Parties](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-parties/) - Why not give your child and their friends, the gift of a babyballet® party? With two party themes to choose from, it's always a magical and fun experience.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://babyballet.co.nz/terms-conditions/) - The babyballet® Website Terms and Conditions of Use Hi, and welcome to the magical world of babyballet. My name is Twinkle the babyballet® Bear and I’m going to help you with what you are and are not allowed to do whilst on our window to the world, the babyballet website www.babyballet.co.nz (“website”). Grandad Jack is
- [Thank you for your registration at babyballet Hamilton Central](https://babyballet.co.nz/thank-you-for-your-registration-at-babyballet-hamilton-central/) - We are now processing your enrolment with babyballet® Hamilton Central You will receive an email to confirm we received your registration and to confirm the availability for your chosen class. This email will contain all the payment details, including the start date. We look forward to welcoming you and your little star to the magical
- [Enrol at babyballet® Papatoetoe](https://babyballet.co.nz/enrol-at-babyballet-papatoetoe/) - Enrol at babyballet® Papatoetoe in Auckland | babyballet New Zealand
- [Join the babyballet franchise](https://babyballet.co.nz/licence/)
- [Enquire now!](https://babyballet.co.nz/license/application-form/) - Applying to get your own babyballet license couldn't be easier and it starts by filling out the form below. After your initial application has been received, we will contact you to give you more information, answer any questions, and explain what we require from you, in order to start moving your successful journey forward! We
- [frequently asked questions](https://babyballet.co.nz/license/frequently-asked-questions-license/) - babyballet franchise Frequently Asked Questions We know you must have lots of questions relating to the babyballet franchise. We’ve featured some of the most common ones below. But please do not hesitate to contact us if you have more. We are always happy to talk through any of your queries or concerns. What does a
- [Franchisee Reviews](https://babyballet.co.nz/license/reviews/)
- [Meet our franchisees](https://babyballet.co.nz/license/meet-our-franchisees/)
- [Reviews](https://babyballet.co.nz/reviews/)
- [babyballet® show backstage tour](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-show-backstage-tour/)
- [Thank you for your registration at babyballet New Lynn](https://babyballet.co.nz/thank-you-for-your-registration-new-lynn/) - We are now processing your enrolment with babyballet® New Lynn You will receive an email to confirm we received your registration and to confirm the availability for your chosen class. This email will contain all the details, including the start date. We look forward to welcoming you and your little star to the magical world
- [Our Teachers](https://babyballet.co.nz/our-teachers/) - Our Teachers Every babyballet dance teacher is chosen with the utmost care to make sure they have the right experience and personality to join the babyballet team. All ballet teachers must undergo the babyballet training process, created and overseen by babyballet co-founder, Barbara Peters – an experienced teacher and graduate of the Royal Academy of
- [Teaching Opportunities](https://babyballet.co.nz/license/teaching-opportunities/) - babyballet® needs you! babyballet® classes are more popular than ever and we are recruiting fantastic dance teachers to help with our growth. If you think you have what it takes to join our New Zealand wide team of babyballet® dance teachers, then get in touch today - we'd love to hear from you! All babyballet®
- [babyballet Terms and Conditions](https://babyballet.co.nz/class-terms-and-conditions/) - Find a class
- [Refund and Returns Policy](https://babyballet.co.nz/refund_returns/) - This is a sample page. Overview Our refund and returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, we can’t offer you a full refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be
- [Our Syllabus](https://babyballet.co.nz/our-syllabus/) - Preschool Dance & Ballet Syllabus, 'babyballet®' four stages Our preschool dance and ballet syllabus offers four stages of ballet dance classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years, plus a tap dancing class for children over 3 years. All our babyballet® teachers undergo babyballet® training, and with professional dance and teaching experience, they
- [babyballet at home](https://babyballet.co.nz/characters/babyballet-at-home/)
- [Let's Dance with babyballet® - Favourite Songs for you to download!](https://babyballet.co.nz/lets-dance-with-babyballet/)
- [Twinkle & Teddy](https://babyballet.co.nz/characters/) - Welcome to the magical world of our babyballet characters Welcome to the magical world of babyballet children's characters who are loved by all. Our adorable characters live in the magical babyballet Castle in the Sky. If you look very carefully, through a gap in the clouds, you might just catch a glimpse of the Castle
- [Terms of Sale](https://babyballet.co.nz/terms-of-sale/) - These terms and conditions (together with our Privacy Policy (detailing our use of your personal information) and our Terms of Website Use tells you information about us and the legal terms and conditions (“Terms”) on which we sell any of our products (“Products”) listed on our website or set out in our sales catalogue (each
- [Privacy Policy](https://babyballet.co.nz/privacy-policy/) - This Privacy Policy sets out our commitment to protecting the privacy of your personal information that we collect through this website www.babyballet.co.nz (Site) or directly from you. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. Please contact us if you have any questions. You providing us with personal information indicates that you have had sufficient opportunity to
- [Thank you for your enquiry](https://babyballet.co.nz/thank-you-for-your-enquiry/) - Thank you very much for your enquiry about a babyballet® license. I will be in touch with you very soon. Kind regards, Emma Payne Director babyballet® New Zealand babyballet® Head Office
- [Class Rules and Behaviour Policy](https://babyballet.co.nz/class-rules-and-behaviour-policy/) - Click the policy to enlarge Click the policy to enlarge
- [Twinkle & Teddy activities](https://babyballet.co.nz/characters/twinkle-teddy-activities/) - colouring & activities Twinkle and Teddy have got lots of colouring and activities to keep your little stars entertained. Print out these pictures and puzzles so they can have lots of fun!
- [Class FAQs](https://babyballet.co.nz/class-faqs/) - Click the policy to enlarge
- [babyballet Guest Blog Entry Form](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-guest-blog-entry-form/) - Here at babyballet we would love to hear from you! Each week we publish our babyballet blog and we are offering one monthly guest blog to you ... the babyballet dance school owners, dance teachers, parents, carers and guardians in our network. Please fill in the entry form below and include a blog about your
- [The Founders](https://babyballet.co.nz/our-story/the-founders/)
- [The babyballet characters](https://babyballet.co.nz/characters/story/) - the magical world of babyballet Welcome to the babyballet Castle in the Sky – a magical place where Twinkle and Teddy live with their friends - Grandad Jack, Flutterstar the Fairy, Chuck the Cowboy and Kitty the Car. Grandad Jack takes care of the babyballet bears in the Castle. He makes them yummy pink porridge

## Products

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- [babyballet® 3-week trial gift coupon](https://babyballet.co.nz/shop/gift-vouchers/trial-gift-coupon/) - Give your little one the gift of dance! The trial is the perfect introduction to babyballet®, giving you and your child the chance to try out our ballet classes before signing up to a full term.
- [Pink satin ballet shoes](https://babyballet.co.nz/shop/shoes/pink_satin-ballet-shoes/) - Get your little ones ready for their magical dance classes with our soft pink children's satin ballet shoes. Adjustable drawstring and pre-sewn elastic for a perfect fit. Suitable for children's sizes 5-13. Perfect for learning to dance in!
- [Pink Ankle Tutu Socks](https://babyballet.co.nz/shop/clothing/socks-and-tights/pink-ankle-tutu-socks/) - Soft pink in colour Soft lace tutu effect and bow detail to each sock Soft cotton / polyester mix 1 pack of 2 ankle high socks
- [babyballet® Shoe Charms](https://babyballet.co.nz/shop/accessories/accessories-gifts/babyballet-shoe-charms/) - Original babyballet® shoe charms Twinkle, Teddy & the Castle in the Sky High-quality material Including 3 handy shoe-lace clips
- [Teddy the babyballet® bear (large)](https://babyballet.co.nz/shop/accessories/accessories-gifts/teddy-bear-large/) - height: 60cm paw to paw: 50cm suitable from 12 months teddy wears his babyballet uniform One supplied.
- [babyballet t-shirt (blue)](https://babyballet.co.nz/shop/clothing/tops/babyballet-tshirt-blue/) - blue crew neck t-shirt babyballet® embroidered logo 'I'm a babyballet® star' print on reverse
- [Chuck the Cowboy](https://babyballet.co.nz/shop/accessories/accessories-gifts/chuck-the-cowboy/) - 'babyballet' embroidery detail to the front and 'Chuck' on the brim of his hat suitable from birth one item supplied
- [Teddy the babyballet® bear (mini)](https://babyballet.co.nz/shop/accessories/accessories-gifts/teddy-bear-mini/) - height: 16cm paw to paw: 15cm suitable from 12 months Teddy wears his babyballet® uniform One supplied.
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- [Twinkle the babyballet® bear (mini)](https://babyballet.co.nz/shop/accessories/accessories-gifts/twinkle-bear-mini/) - height: 16cm paw to paw: 15cm suitable from 12 months fixed babyballet® tutu outfit One supplied.

## Babyballet Schools

- [babyballet® Remuera & Epsom](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-school/babyballet-remuera-epsom/) - Come and join the fun at babyballet Remuera & Epsom, where little boys & girls love to dance! Preschool dance classes for children from 6 months to 6 years.
- [babyballet Albany & Wairau Valley](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-school/babyballet-albany-wairau-valley/) - Come and join the fun at babyballet Albany, Greenhithe & Wairau Valley! Award-winning preschool dance classes for children from 6 months to 6 years.
- [babyballet® Grey Lynn](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-school/grey-lynn/) - Come and join the fun at babyballet Grey Lynn, where little boys & girls love to dance! Preschool dance classes for children from 6 months to 6 years.
- [babyballet® Orewa](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-school/babyballet-orewa/) - Award-winning preschool ballet dance classes for children from 6 months to 6 years. Come and join the dancing fun at babyballet Orewa at the Hibiscus Coast.
- [babyballet® Hamilton Central & Cambridge](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-school/hamilton-central-cambridge/) - Join the fun at babyballet Hamilton Central & Cambridge, where boys & girls love to dance! Preschool dance & tap classes for children from 6 months to 6 years.
- [babyballet® Papatoetoe](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-school/papatoetoe/) - Award-winning preschool ballet dance classes for children from 6 months to 6 years. Come and join the dancing fun at babyballet Papatoetoe, Auckland.
- [babyballet® New Lynn & Te Atatu](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-school/newlynn/) - Award-winning preschool ballet dance classes for children from 6 months to 6 years. Come and join the dancing fun at babyballet New Lynn and Te Atatu.
- [babyballet® Howick & Bucklands Beach](https://babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-school/howick/) - Join the fun at babyballet Howick & Bucklands Beach, where boys & girls love to dance! Preschool ballet dance classes for children from 6 months to 6 years.

## Categories

- [our magical news](https://babyballet.co.nz/category/in-the-news/) - Here you can find all the babyballet New Zealand news articles
- [awards](https://babyballet.co.nz/category/awards/)
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## Product categories

- [clothing](https://babyballet.co.nz/product-category/clothing/)
- [Ballet shoes](https://babyballet.co.nz/product-category/shoes/)
- [accessories](https://babyballet.co.nz/product-category/accessories/)
- [teddy bears & dolls](https://babyballet.co.nz/product-category/teddy-bears-dolls/)
- [tutus and leotards](https://babyballet.co.nz/product-category/clothing/tutus-and-leotards/)
- [tops](https://babyballet.co.nz/product-category/clothing/tops/)
- [socks & tights](https://babyballet.co.nz/product-category/clothing/socks-and-tights/)
- [gifts](https://babyballet.co.nz/product-category/accessories/accessories-gifts/)
- [Coming Soon](https://babyballet.co.nz/product-category/coming-soon/) - Beautiful new product lines coming soon to babyballet®
- [Gift Vouchers](https://babyballet.co.nz/product-category/gift-vouchers/)