A Peek Inside Our Tutu Teacher Curriculum

Our Why

At Tutu School Larkspur, our classes are about so much more than learning ballet steps. Every moment in the classroom is thoughtfully guided by our Tutu Teacher Curriculum, a framework designed to nurture imagination, confidence, and a lifelong love of dance.

In this post, we’re sharing a little peek behind the curtain at how our teachers bring each magical class to life.

What Is the Tutu Teacher Curriculum?

Our curriculum is a carefully designed guide that helps our teachers create classes that are:

• Developmentally appropriate for each age group
• Rooted in storytelling and imagination
• Focused on joy, creativity, and confidence-building

Our curriculum is developed by former professional dancers, educators, and experts with degrees in development and psychology.

Rather than focusing on perfection, we prioritize confidence, creativity, and pure joy that comes from movement and music.

How It Shows Up in Class

Each class follows a gentle, familiar rhythm that helps children feel comfortable and excited to participate.

A typical class might include:

• A warm welcome and imaginative introduction, complete with a butterfly circle where ever student gets a solo moment to shine
• Guided movement and ballet basics woven into a story
• Creative exploration and pretend play
• A closing moment that celebrates each dancer’s hard work in class

At our school, we love to see moments where our students connect with each other and the music. It is beautiful to see how each dancer flourishes from week to week and to watch their growth over time.

Designed for Growing Dancers

Our curriculum evolves as children grow, meeting them exactly where they are.

For example:

• Baby Ballet & Tutu Toddlers: focus areas include coordination, body identification, strength-building
• Exploring Ballet: basic ballet technique, flexibility, balance
• Primary Ballet Prep: foundational skills and storytelling through movement

This thoughtful progression helps dancers build skills while always keeping the experience joyful and encouraging.

The Role of Our Tutu Teachers

Our teachers are at the heart of everything we do. Through the curriculum, they are supported in creating classes that are consistent, engaging, and filled with warmth.

At Tutu School Larkspur, our teachers:

• Bring stories to life in their own unique way
• Create a nurturing and welcoming environment
• Celebrate every dancer exactly as they are

Why It Matters for Your Child

Because of this approach, our dancers don’t just learn ballet. They develop:

• Confidence in trying something new
• Creativity and imagination
• Social skills and classroom comfort
• A love of movement that can last a lifetime

Come Experience It

If you’ve been curious about what makes Tutu School so special, we’d love to welcome you into the studio.Come twirl with us at Tutu School Larkspur
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