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Teacher Dina
Favorite Ballet Storytime Story
One of my favorite ballet stories is Swan Lake because the dancers get to pretend to be swans and use their arms like wings and move big and small and slow and fast. It’s a really beautiful way for them to connect storytelling and movement.
Favorite Ballet Step
My go-to step to teach is pliés because it’s one of the first steps they learn and we can use so many images for it. We can pretend we’re bending like flowers, or sitting and standing tall again, and it helps them learn how to bend and stretch safely while still using their imagination.
Do you have a go-to animal for inspiration during Animal Dances?
I often use swans or butterflies for inspiration because they help dancers think about soft, floating movements and gentle arm wings. The dancers really connect to the idea of flying, floating, and moving gracefully through space.
Favorite Thing About Teaching at Tutu School
What makes Tutu School special to me is that it focuses on imagination, creativity, and confidence. It’s not just about learning steps, it’s about storytelling and helping each dancer feel special and proud of themselves.
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Tutu School Calendar
Registration is always ongoing!
Please do not hesitate to contact your Tutu School to schedule a make-up class if you are unable to attend your regularly scheduled class.
December 22nd, 2025 – January 4th, 2026
Winter Break
No classes – we will see you in the New Year!
April 5th, 2026
Easter Holiday
No classes!
April 13th, 2026 to April 18th, 2026
Spring Break
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May 16th, 2026
Spring Bravo Bash
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June 29th, 2026 to July 5th, 2026
Summer Break
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November 23rd, 2026 to November 29th, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
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December 21st, 2026 to January 3rd, 2027
Winter Break
No classes!
Please note that classes WILL be held as scheduled on Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Memorial Day. Please do not hesitate to contact the Tutu School office to schedule a make-up class if you are unable to attend your usual class.
TUTU SCHOOL CLASSES
All classes at Tutu School are intentionally limited in size to keep instruction personalized and to allow for a boutique ballet education experience.