MINIS

PROGRAM 2026

The Minis Program at The Base is designed to give our youngest dancers a joyful introduction to movement, creativity, confidence-building and social development. It’s a beautifully balanced blend of early dance foundations, imagination, routine and fun, all created with little learners in mind.

AGE GROUPS 2026

BUBS
Born in 2023 or after

TOTS
Born in 2022

PETITES
Born in 2021

DYNAMITES (STAGE 1)
Born in 2020

DYNAMITES (STAGE 2)
Born in 2019

CLASSES ON OFFER 2026

BUBS - Born in 2023 or after

BUBS - Born in 2023 or after

DANCE AND TUMBLE WITH ME

A fun-filled 45-minute parent-assisted class designed for little ones from walking to 3 years old. This class blends music, movement, tumbling, and playful exploration - all with the comfort of a parent or caregiver by their side. It’s the perfect first step into the magic of dance, building confidence, coordination, and connection in a gentle, supportive environment.

JUST ME

A 45-minute independent class for confident 2.5–3 year olds who are ready to dance without a grown-up in the room. Students enjoy a fun mix of jazz, ballet, singing, and acro, all designed to build early dance foundations while encouraging creativity, focus, and independence. It’s a joyful transition into “big kid dancing” with lots of smiles and growth along the way.

TOTS - Born in 2022

TOTS - Born in 2022

DANCE COMBO

Dance Combo is a fun and engaging 1 hour and 30 minute class that blends jazz, tap, ballet, singing, and music - giving your child the perfect all-round introduction to dance. Designed across two levels (Tots and Petites), each class is tailored to your child’s age and stage, helping them build strength, balance, control, and important coordination skills (like skipping!) in a playful, confidence-boosting environment. We keep things magical and imaginative - think twirling with rainbow ribbons, floating with feathers, popping bubbles, and learning new movements through music, creativity, and joyful exploration.

ACROBATICS

If your little one is constantly cartwheeling, tumbling, and flipping upside down, this is their class! Acrobatics is a high-energy 45-minute class that blends strength, flexibility, and floor acro skills - perfect for kids with endless enthusiasm. Students will learn a wide range of foundational skills including cartwheels, bridges, handstands, and splits, while also building the strength and control needed for more advanced progressions. We also introduce aerial silks, giving students an exciting opportunity to explore climbing, and basic aerial shapes in a safe, supported environment.

PETITES - Born in 2021

PETITES - Born in 2021

DANCE COMBO

Dance Combo is a fun and engaging 1 hour and 30 minute class that blends jazz, tap, ballet, singing, and music - giving your child the perfect all-round introduction to dance. Designed across two levels (Tots and Petites), each class is tailored to your child’s age and stage, helping them build strength, balance, control, and important coordination skills (like skipping!) in a playful, confidence-boosting environment. We keep things magical and imaginative - think twirling with rainbow ribbons, floating with feathers, popping bubbles, and learning new movements through music, creativity, and joyful exploration.

ACROBATICS

If your little one is constantly cartwheeling, tumbling, and flipping upside down, this is their class! Acrobatics is a high-energy 45-minute class that blends strength, flexibility, and floor acro skills - perfect for kids with endless enthusiasm. Students will learn a wide range of foundational skills including cartwheels, bridges, handstands, and splits, while also building the strength and control needed for more advanced progressions. We also introduce aerial silks, giving students an exciting opportunity to explore climbing, and basic aerial shapes in a safe, supported environment.

DYNAMITES STAGE 1 - Born in 2020

BALLET/JAZZ/TAP COMBO - This vibrant 90-minute class gives young dancers a beautiful introduction to ballet, jazz, tap, and a little singing. We begin with Ballet, where children build the essential technical foundations of dance through posture, poise, strength and flexibility. In Jazz, the energy lifts as students explore style, artistry and age-appropriate choreography to upbeat, popular music. Tap brings out their sense of rhythm, helping develop coordination, musicality and agility. With small moments of singing woven throughout to build confidence and musical awareness, this class nurtures creativity, coordination and a growing love of performing - all in one joyful experience.

ACROBATICS - This 60-minute Acrobatics class is perfect for energetic little movers who love to flip, stretch and explore what their bodies can do. Students work on strength, flexibility and floor skills such as cartwheels, back arches, splits and handstands, with a fun mix of solo, group and partner activities. The class also includes time on the silks, helping children build confidence, grip strength and body awareness in a safe, nurturing way. Fun, active and engaging, this class gives young dancers a chance to develop coordination, courage and a real love for movement.

6/U PERFORMANCE TEAM is our eisteddfod class which allows students born in 2019 and 2020 the opportunity to perform on stage throughout the year. Our 6/U Performance team develops confidence and performance skills under the guidance and support of their teachers. Designed as an extension to our dynamites program, students are invited to participate in a performance-based class, where they will work on 1-2 competitive routine to perform at eisteddfods throughout the year. In addition to their Ballet, Jazz and Tap class during the week, students will be required to attend one weekly training block, during which they will refine their routines in preparation for a number of performance opportunities throughout the year. Students will need to have 6 + months of jazz training before enrolling in this class.

DYNAMITES STAGE 2 - Born in 2019

BALLET/JAZZ/TAP COMBO is a vibrant 90-minute class gives young dancers a beautiful introduction to ballet, jazz and tap. We begin with Ballet, where children build the essential technical foundations of dance through posture, poise, strength and flexibility. In Jazz, the energy lifts as students explore style, artistry and age-appropriate choreography to upbeat, popular music. Tap brings out their sense of rhythm, helping develop coordination, musicality and agility.

ACROBATICS is a 60-minute Acrobatics class is perfect for energetic little movers who love to flip, stretch and explore what their bodies can do. Students work on strength, flexibility and floor skills such as cartwheels, back arches, splits and handstands, with a fun mix of solo, group and partner activities. The class also includes time on the silks, helping children build confidence, grip strength and body awareness in a safe, nurturing way. Fun, active and engaging, this class gives young dancers a chance to develop coordination, courage and a real love for movement.

THEATRE CLUB is a 45 minute all things Broadway class! All singing, all acting - this multidisciplinary art form fills everyone with delight! Igniting a love and passion for all things musical theatre, students build confidence through vocal technique, creativity & characterisation. If you child loves Disney musicals and sings around the house, this class is for you.

6/U PERFORMANCE TEAM is our eisteddfod class which allows students born in 2019 and 2020 the opportunity to perform on stage throughout the year. Our 6/U Performance team develops confidence and performance skills under the guidance and support of their teachers. Designed as an extension to our dynamites program, students are invited to participate in a performance-based class, where they will work on 1-2 competitive routine to perform at eisteddfods throughout the year. In addition to their Ballet, Jazz and Tap class during the week, students will be required to attend one weekly training block, during which they will refine their routines in preparation for a number of performance opportunities throughout the year. Students will need to have 6 + months of jazz training before enrolling in this class.

ANNUAL CONCERTS AND SHOWCASES

EOY CONCERT

END OF YEAR CONCERT

Held at the Ipswich Civic Centre each year, our End of Year Concert is the most anticipated event on the TBPA calendar. This special show brings our studio community together and gives our young performers the chance to share everything they’ve learned and loved throughout the year. Watching our students shine on stage is truly a highlight for everyone.


All classes except Acrobatics and Dance With Me participate in the concert.

ACROBATICS SHOWCASE

At TBPA, we adore everything acrobatics, and we love giving our students a moment to shine. Our Acrobatics Showcase is a dedicated performance opportunity for every child enrolled in our acrobatics program, celebrating their strength, progress and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

The showcase will take place at the end of Term 3 (TBC), and is a beautiful chance for families to see the growth their child has made throughout the year. All acrobatics students are invited to participate, and those performing will require a specific acrobatics uniform.

TBPA MUSICAL

Our annual musical is open to all Theatre Club students, and it has quickly become a favourite part of the year. Last year was our very first musical, and it was a huge success - the students loved the experience, and it became one of the most memorable moments for our performers and families.

The program runs during the July school holidays, where students learn the entire show across the week before performing on the weekend. Participation is completely optional - if your child chooses not to be involved, they will still take part in the Musical Theatre piece at our End of Year Concert.

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