The teachers who make every step feel safe.
Six warm, trained teachers across ballet, Bharatanatyam, contemporary, hip-hop and recital classes, for ages 3 to 16.
- 6 teachers
- Small classes
- Ages 3 to 16
Founder & head teacher
Emily Carter
“Every child leaves a little taller than they arrived.”
Emily opened Twinkle Toes with eight children and one small studio. She still teaches the first class of every new batch.
Her classes start with posture and balance, then grow into small dances children are proud to show their families.
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- Start gentlyPosture and balance first
- Dance smallShort pieces to share
- CelebrateEvery bow counts
- Posture
- Balance
- First positions
- Recital pieces
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Classical dance teacher
Maya Patel
“Every step carries a story worth telling.”
Maya teaches Bharatanatyam the way it is meant to be learned: with rhythm, story and respect for tradition.
Children learn hand gestures, footwork and expression through songs they can understand and enjoy.
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- Learn the basicsAdavus and mudras
- Tell a storyExpression through song
- PerformOn our own stage
- Adavus
- Mudras
- Abhinaya
- Rhythm
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Stage & recital coach
Sofia Rivera
“Feel the music first. The steps follow.”
Sofia helps shy children move freely and confident children move with care. Her contemporary classes mix floor work, flow and free movement.
She also coaches every recital group, so each child is ready for the big stage.
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- Warm upStretch and breathe
- CreateBuild a small phrase
- SharePerform for friends
- Floor work
- Flow
- Stage presence
- Free movement
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Hip-hop & freestyle coach
Marcus Lee
“Bring your own style. We will bring the beat.”
Marcus builds energy, rhythm and teamwork with age-friendly hip-hop routines set to clean, fun music.
Every class ends with a freestyle circle where each child gets a moment to shine.
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- Find the beatGrooves and rhythm
- Build a routineLearn it as a team
- FreestyleEvery child gets a turn
- Grooves
- Freestyle
- Group routines
- Rhythm
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Early movers teacher
Olivia James
“First class should feel like a game.”
Olivia teaches our youngest dancers through stories, songs and imagination, so a first class feels like play.
Parents are always welcome to watch the first few weeks while little ones settle in.
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- Tell a taleEvery class has a story
- Play and moveShort, playful activities
- Parents welcomeWatch the first weeks
- Story dance
- Rhythm games
- Listening
- Sharing
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Recital group director
Daniel Reed
“A proud first bow is the best lesson.”
Daniel plans every recital piece, rehearsal and stage call, so families enjoy the show and children enjoy the stage.
He works with every teacher to match each child to a group where they feel at home.
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- Pick the pieceMatched to age and style
- Rehearse togetherSmall, friendly groups
- Take the bowOn our own stage
- Choreography
- Rehearsal
- Stage cues
- Teamwork
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How we teach
Four promises every teacher keeps, in every class.
Joy first
Every class starts with play, so kids arrive excited and stay curious.
Small groups
Teachers know every child by name and notice the tiny wins that build confidence.
Safe and kind
Child-safe studios, patient guidance and clear care for every age group.
Stage ready
Recitals are planned with families, so each child gets a proud first bow.
Meet your teacher in a trial class
Pick a teacher and a good day. We will help your child find the right class.
- Emily
- Maya
- Sofia
- Marcus
- Olivia
- Daniel