A Year to Applaud: Celebrating 2025 at Tutu School

As we take a moment to look back on 2025, one thing feels especially clear: this year was filled with meaningful growth, joyful milestones, and so many reasons to celebrate together. From welcoming new studios to introducing new ways for children to experience ballet, 2025 was a year that honored our mission while thoughtfully expanding our reach.

Growing Our Footprint One Community at a Time

In 2025, 14 new Tutu School locations opened their doors, each one bringing the magic of movement, music, and imagination to families in new neighborhoods. We were especially excited to twirl into two brand-new states, Louisiana and Connecticut, expanding our footprint and welcoming even more tiny dancers into the Tutu School family. Every opening reflected what we value most: community connection, thoughtful ownership, and joyful early childhood experiences.

Our Biggest Franchise Owner Summit Yet

This year also marked a major milestone for our franchise community. We hosted our largest Franchise Owner Summit to date in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, with nearly 80 owners, sponsors, and Twirlquarters team members gathered together. The energy was inspiring: full of shared learning, collaboration, celebration, and plenty of sparkle. It was a powerful reminder that Tutu School is more than a franchise system; it’s a community built on support, creativity, and shared purpose.

Expanding Access Through New Class Offerings

In 2025, we proudly introduced two new class offerings that reflect our commitment to inclusivity and thoughtful programming:

• Spanish Language Ballet Classes, creating a welcoming space where Spanish-speaking families can experience ballet in a language that feels familiar and warm.
• Sensory Supportive Classes, designed to offer a more accommodating and mindful environment for dancers who benefit from sensory-aware instruction.

Both programs represent an important step forward in making ballet accessible, joyful, and welcoming for more children and families.

Award-Winning Culture and Community

This year, our work was also recognized beyond our studios. We were honored with multiple industry awards, including recognition from Franchise Business Review, highlighting both franchisee satisfaction and what matters most to us: Best Franchise Culture. These honors are a reflection of our incredible owners, teachers, and teams—people who show up every day with heart, care, and a shared belief in the magic of early childhood movement.

Looking Ahead with Gratitude

As we close out 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for every owner who brought magic to their community, every teacher who guided a tiny dancer, every family who trusted us with their child’s first plié, and every team member who helped the brand grow with intention. This year wasn’t just about expansion—it was about deepening our impact, strengthening our community, and staying true to who we are.

Here’s to a year of growth, sparkle, and shared success, and to everything still waiting in the wings. 💖✨