Pre-Schoolers - 3 week Trial
Arabesque School of Performing Arts in Chichester is an ideal place to introduce your preschooler to the joy of dance, offering a warm, nurturing environment where young children can thrive. With a curriculum designed specifically for early learners, Arabesque provides engaging classes in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and acro, allowing little ones to explore a wide range of exciting styles while building confidence and coordination. Experienced, caring teachers make lessons playful and imaginative, helping children develop musicality, balance, and social skills in a supportive setting. For families seeking a creative and high-quality start to their child’s dance journey, Arabesque stands out as a trusted and inspiring choice.
Give your pre-schooler the perfect introduction to dance with Arabesque’s 3-Week Trial Program. This gentle, low-commitment experience lets little ones explore our joyful classes, meet caring instructors, and build confidence in a supportive environment—before you choose a longer program. Families love the flexibility: three weeks is long enough for children to settle in, make friends, and discover the magic of movement, yet short enough to feel risk-free. It’s the ideal way to see if our nurturing studio is the right fit for your dancer, with no pressure—just smiles, growth, and fun.
Dancing offers preschool children a joyful way to develop essential skills while having fun. Through simple movements, they strengthen their coordination, balance, and overall motor abilities. Dance also encourages creativity and self-expression, giving young children a safe space to explore their feelings and ideas. In group settings, it promotes social skills such as cooperation, listening, and taking turns. Altogether, dance supports healthy physical, emotional, and social development during a vital stage of early childhood growth.
Dance classes help prepare children for starting school by building key physical, social, and emotional skills in a fun, structured setting. Through following routines and listening to instructions, children develop focus, discipline, and the ability to work within a group—skills that translate directly to the classroom. Dance also boosts coordination, spatial awareness, and confidence, helping children feel more self-assured as they navigate new environments. By encouraging creativity, cooperation, and resilience, dance provides a well-rounded foundation that supports a smooth and positive transition into school life.
Ballet
Our experienced teachers will lead the children through a fun engaging class, where they will learn basic ballet skills, whilst using their imagination to explore their creativity and musicality. Props will be used to enhance the learning experience.
Children love to dance with their friends and this is an excellent way to help them develop their social skills. You will see their confidence grow as we nurture and encourage them to express themselves.
Tap Dance
We all know little ones love to make noise—so why not turn that into something magical?
Tap is the perfect class for children to express themselves with joyful sounds while building coordination, rhythm, and musicality. They’ll stomp, shuffle, and tap their way through fun exercises that make them feel like real dancers!
This upbeat class introduces all the basics in a playful, confidence-boosting way and gives children the opportunity to progress into the ISTD exam syllabus as they grow.
Jazz Dance
Our Tots Jazz class is a lively, feel-good session where little dancers get to groove to their favourite tunes while learning fun, age-appropriate dance moves!
After an upbeat warm-up, children learn step-by-step moves that they’ll proudly piece together into their very own mini dance routine. It’s the perfect class for little ones bursting with energy—watch their confidence soar as they dance, play, and shine.
A fantastic class to enjoy with friends, Tots Jazz helps children develop rhythm, musicality, and essential beginner dance technique… all while having an amazing time!
Musical Theatre
If your child loves music and singing, this is the perfect class to spark their passion!
In this high-energy, confidence-boosting program, children will have a blast experimenting with their voices, exploring fun characters and big emotions, and learning exciting new songs and dances. It’s a joyful, creative space where they can shine, make friends, and grow their performance skills in a supportive environment
Acro
This is the perfect class for little ones ready to dive into the world of Acro and start learning impressive tricks in a fun, safe environment!
With the guidance of our qualified teachers, children will build core strength, flexibility, and balance while mastering foundational Acro skills that make them feel strong, capable, and confident.
It’s an amazing starting point for those who may want to continue into the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and progress through the exam system as they grow!
Ready to Get Started?
Give your child a joyful first experience of dance that builds confidence, creativity, and friendships in a warm, supportive environment.
No experience needed — just smiles, movement, and fun.
✔ Perfect for ages 2–4
✔ Gentle introduction to dance
✔ Small, nurturing classes
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01243 531144
Address: Arabesque School of Performing Arts, Quarry Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8NY
