Holistic Child Development & Toddler Ballet Classes in Belmont

Did you know that ballet can have a positive impact on a child’s social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being? Here in Carlmont Village, there are plenty of wonderful places to take your little one to improve their health- like a brisk walk through Twin Pines Park or a family outing to Waterdog Tavern; but did you know that bringing them to toddler ballet classes in Belmont can significantly improve many aspects of their health all at once?

Here’s everything you need to know about the science of twirling: we believe magic happens in the studio, but we also love the facts that back it up. Our curriculum is designed to support social-emotional learning, a key factor in how children navigate the world:

• Emotional Intelligence: Atamturk (2011) found significant differences in emotional intelligence between adolescents who received dance education and those who did not.
• Confidence & Coping: Murcia et al. (2009) found a positive association between dance, self-esteem, and coping strategies.
• Social Skills: West et al. (2004) found that dance participation improved self-perception and social skills in young people.
• Brain Power: Dancing is Thinking for Children: Working Memory, Inhibition, and Mental Flexibility (Syarah et al., 2021).

What do these facts show us? The evidence strongly supports that recreational ballet improves well-being by providing a rare combination of physical exercise, artistic expression, and disciplined focus that helps children feel more capable, connected, and calm.

In 2026, many families are putting holistic child development at the forefront of their priorities. Many of our students, including those coming from Central Elementary or Cipriani Elementary, think that their ballet classes at Tutu School are simply a time of fun and play. However, while they are skipping to the music, they often don’t realize that our dance offerings are providing so much more than just a good time. Our team loves watching them grow stronger and happier with every plié!

Twirl into the New Year and sign up for a membership in 2026 to see how your child’s health, in all areas, can vastly improve. Our classes near Ralston Ave are filling up fast!

Click here to book a trial class at Tutu School Belmont!