Blossoming Babies (3 months to pre-walking)
Dancing • Laughing • Learning
Nurturing movement, development, and connection one dance step at a time!
The first 12 months of your baby’s life is a magical time of growth and development. Join us as we use dance, song and rhyme to nurture your baby’s neurological, social, emotional and physical development.
This class focuses on fun and appropriate movements for building baby’s body and brain. Meaningful social/emotional connections are made as you and baby dance together and with others. Explore dance concepts using multi-sensory props and instruments. Sing nursery rhymes and move to a wide variety of music. Learn how to support and encourage tummy and floor time so baby can move through early developmental movement patterns, building a strong foundation in the first year of life. Based off the research and teachings of Anne Green Gilbert, we will explore new dance and movement concepts each week that support your baby’s growth and development.
Meet new moms, make new friends, build a community and help your baby blossom!
What to Wear:
Adults: comfortable, non-restrictive clothing, grippy socks/bare feet/indoor running shoes
Infants: cool and comfortable clothing
Cinch Sacs/Prop Bags
For health and safety, we are no longer prop sharing in our classes. The use of props is integral to our programming. We have worked with our suppliers to bring in enough props to make individual student bags. Prop bags will come in their own J’Adore branded cinch sac labelled with your name and will include the items listed below. Prop bags will be available for purchase at the time of registration and will be waiting for you on the first day of their class. Prop bags will be sold for $30+GST.
- 2 jingle bells
- 1 dancing scarf
- 1 ribbon wand
- 1 sensory ball
- Rhythm sticks (2 sets)
- Egg shakers
- Hand sanitizer
Registrations can be completed online or in person at the studio or over the phone (provided you already have an account with J'Adore Dance). Payment must be received at the time of registration.
Prorating: Prorating class registration fees will not begin until week 5 of the session. Registering for a class before week 5, you are eligible for 3 make-ups to be used in any of our sessional programming within the current session. Please note that prorated classes and make-up classes are subject to availability.
Registrations cancelled before the first class are subject to a $25+GST administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after the start date of the class, however, we will issue credit (minus the $25+GST administrative fee) valid for 12 months from the start date of the canceled program if the registration is canceled before the third class of the session. No refunds or credit will be granted after the start of the third class other than for serious illness or injury with medical documentation provided. Cancellation requests must be received in writing (info@jadoredance.com) and can only be processed by management. Credits are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Liesa
Director of Parented Programming, Recital and Costume Coordinator
Liesa has always had a passion for dance. Her mom likes to say that Liesa danced before she could walk, which makes sense given that her mother owned a dance studio before Liesa was born and was her very first teacher. Over the years, Liesa has trained in jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, the Cecchetti Method, and even dabbling in tap and hip hop, but ballet has always been her first love. She’s had the opportunity to perform in many productions, including playing the role of Clara in Alberta Ballet's The Nutcracker.
Liesa holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and has completed the Edmonton Junior Years syllabus teacher training, as well as the Elementary Level of the Cecchetti Method. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Liesa brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the studio.
After having her own little dancers, Liesa was eager to share her love of movement with them, and the welcoming atmosphere at J'Adore Dance became the perfect place for them to grow. As the Director of Parented Programming, Liesa has the joy of guiding preschoolers and toddlers with their caregivers through their first dance experiences, fostering an environment of fun, connection, and early learning. Additionally, Liesa is responsible for the Recital and Costume Coordination, ensuring each performance is a seamless and special experience for all involved.
Helping families discover the joy of dance and creating lasting memories together is one of the most rewarding aspects of Liesa’s career, and she is thrilled to continue sharing her love for movement and dance with her students.
