Choosing the Right Dance Style for Your Child

Choosing the Right Dance Style for Your Child

With so many exciting dance styles to choose from—ballet, tap, hip hop, acrobatics, musical theatre, lyrical and more—how do you know which one is right for your child?

At Steps 2 Stardom in Narellan, we offer a wide variety of dance and drama classes for children of all ages and personalities. While your child is welcome to try multiple genres, it’s helpful to begin with a style that aligns with their interests and strengths.

Here’s a breakdown of our most popular classes to help you choose the perfect fit.

1. Ballet – For the Dreamers and Disciplinarians

Ballet is the backbone of all dance styles. It teaches posture, control, technique, and grace. Ideal for children who enjoy routine and discipline, ballet builds both strength and elegance.

Our Ballet programs develop confidence, musicality, and beautiful movement through age-appropriate technique and creative storytelling.

Great for:

• Children who love structure and focus

• Dreamy, artistic personalities

• Kids looking for a technical foundation

2. Jazz – For the Energetic and Expressive

Jazz is upbeat, expressive, and full of personality. It combines fun music with sharp, dynamic movement and is a great outlet for kids who love to perform.

Our Jazz classes explore exciting routines, sharp isolations, and expressive choreography to build confidence and coordination.

Great for:

• High-energy kids

• Budding performers

• Children who love fast-paced movement

3. Hip Hop – For the Movers and Groovers

Hip hop allows kids to break free and move with rhythm and style. With less emphasis on classical technique, this style is perfect for self-expression and freestyle creativity.

In our Hip Hop classes, dancers learn fun routines that boost confidence and groove.

Great for:

• Kids who love music videos and beats

• Free spirits who love to improvise

• Children with natural rhythm and swag

4. Tap – For the Musically Minded

Tap dance teaches children how to become their own instrument. Through footwork and rhythm, tap builds musicality, timing, and coordination.

Our tap classes are upbeat and satisfying—perfect for kids who love patterns, sounds, and precise movement.

Great for:

• Kids with a keen ear for music

• Children who love patterns and beats

• Those who enjoy making noise with purpose!

5. AcroDance & Aerial Arts – For the Brave and Bendy

AcroDance blends gymnastics and dance to create impressive movement combinations like handstands, cartwheels, and balances. Aerial Arts adds a thrilling element, using equipment like hoops and silks (in a safe, structured setting).

These classes build strength, flexibility, and body awareness.

Great for:

• Physically adventurous children

• Kids who love climbing or tumbling

• Future gymnasts and thrill-seekers

6. Modern Dance – Lyrical & Contemporary

Modern dance includes two deeply expressive styles—Lyrical and Contemporary. These forms focus on storytelling through movement, emotional expression, and artistic creativity.

Lyrical dance is soft and fluid, often danced to emotional music. Contemporary includes abstract movement and strong floor work, encouraging creativity and vulnerability.

Great for:

• Emotionally sensitive or artistic children

• Kids who love to tell stories through movement

• Dancers who want to explore expressive and powerful choreography

7. Musical Theatre & Set the Scene – For the Natural Performers

These classes blend singing, dancing, and acting for children who love the spotlight! Musical Theatre builds vocal performance and storytelling through movement, while our Set the Scene classes explore drama, script work, character development, and improvisation.

These are ideal for kids with big imaginations and love for performance.

Great for:

• Budding actors, singers, and storytellers

• Outgoing children who love putting on a show

• Confident communicators—or those learning to be!

8. Ballroom – For the Curious and Coordinated

Our Ballroom Kids classes offer a fun, child-friendly introduction to Latin and standard ballroom dance. It’s a unique chance for children to learn poise, rhythm, and teamwork through elegant partner styles.

Great for:

• Children interested in trying something different

• Kids who love dancing with others

• Those drawn to rhythm, music, and manners

Explore More with Free Trials

The best way to discover what lights your child up is to let them try it! At Steps 2 Stardom, we offer free trial classes across genres, making it easy for families to explore options without pressure.

Many of our students fall in love with more than one style—building their confidence and skills across ballet, jazz, acro, and beyond. Our flexible class bundles and value pricing make this easy and affordable.

Let Their Journey Begin

Choosing a dance style isn’t about picking the “right” one—it’s about finding joy. At Steps 2 Stardom, we create a space where children can be bold, expressive, creative, and confident—no matter which path they follow.

Join us for a trial and let’s find your child’s perfect fit.