A Joyful Start To Dance
Our Boppin’ Tots class is a fun and engaging introduction to dance for 2-year-olds. We channel your toddler’s natural energy into creative movement, building essential skills in a positive, play-based environment.
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Build Confidence And Foundational Skills
Our class improves gross motor skills through fun activities. Toddlers develop balance, strength, and body awareness in a safe, structured setting.
We use music, props, and imaginative games to encourage self-expression. Your child will explore their own creativity through play-based dance.
Dancers learn in a group environment, which gently introduces essential social skills. This includes following directions, taking turns, and interacting with peers.
Nurture Your Child's Love for Dance With Our Boppin' Tots classes!
Our Edmond Boppin’ Tots class is designed to meet your two-year-old right where they are, celebrating every small step as a major milestone. You will see your child develop key skills for future learning, all while having fun. Through structured play, they improve their balance and coordination and build listening skills by following simple instructions. It’s the perfect positive outlet for their energy and creative expression in a gentle group setting.
Why Families Love Apex Dance Studio
We understand busy schedules. We offer a variety of class times to make it simple to find a dance class that works for your family.
Your child’s well-being is our top priority. Our instructors foster a safe and nurturing environment where every dancer can grow in confidence.
We are a supportive dance community for both students and their families. Our studio is a positive place to build friendships and feel connected.
The Benefits Of A Play-Based Dance Class
When choosing an activity for your toddler, you want an experience that supports their total development. Our creative movement class offers a unique, well-rounded foundation that many other activities don't.
Traditional sports often prioritize physical skills and competition, which can sometimes overshadow the importance of emotional and personal development.
Team sports may involve competitive selections, which can leave less experienced children feeling left out or discouraged from participating.
The focus on winning in traditional sports can detract from learning the importance of teamwork, enjoyment, and fair play.
In large teams, individual attention from coaches can be minimal, which may hinder personalized growth and confidence in less naturally skilled children.
This class goes beyond just physical activity. We connect movement to music, rhythm, and imagination, helping your child develop body awareness and coordination in a fun, multi-sensory way.
There is no competition or pressure to perform. Our inclusive environment allows shy children to join in at their own pace and gives energetic children a positive outlet, building confidence for everyone.
In a gentle group setting, toddlers are introduced to important life skills. They practice following an instructor, taking turns, and being aware of other children, preparing them for future classroom experiences.
The focus is on finding joy in movement. We encourage each child’s individual creativity, celebrating their unique personality and building a positive relationship with being active.
A World Of Play-Based Learning
Each Boppin’ Tots class is a structured journey of discovery disguised as play. We know that toddlers thrive on predictability, so we create a familiar routine that helps them feel secure and confident enough to explore. This positive first step into a classroom setting makes learning feel safe and fun. From the moment they enter our Edmond studio, your child is welcomed into a world built just for them, where their energy and curiosity are celebrated.
A typical class includes:
- Warm-Ups & Welcome: We begin with gentle stretches and simple follow the leader games to get our bodies ready and help everyone feel comfortable.
- Creative Movement: This is the core of the class, where we turn movement into an adventure. Using imaginative prompts, we might fly like butterflies, stomp like dinosaurs, or float like feathers to teach body control and creative expression.
- Skill Building Through Play: We use props like colorful scarves and fun obstacle courses to work on specific gross motor skills like balance, hopping, and coordination in a hands on way.
How We Use Music And Imagination
In Boppin’ Tots, learning happens organically. We use age appropriate tools to captivate a two year old’s attention and make developing new skills feel like a game. Music and make believe are not just for fun; they are strategic teaching assets that help with cognitive development and emotional expression. This approach allows us to introduce foundational concepts in a way that is engaging and memorable for our youngest dancers.
Our instruction incorporates:
- A Variety of Music: We use a mix of upbeat songs and familiar nursery rhymes to explore tempo, rhythm, and mood. This helps develop your child’s natural sense of musicality.
- Imaginative Storytelling: Our instructors lead dancers on adventures, turning the studio into a jungle or a land of giants. This imaginative play gives toddlers a clear and exciting purpose for their movement.
- Props for Skill Development: We make learning tangible with fun props. Scarves help visualize flowy movement, while spots on the floor provide clear markers for spatial awareness and personal space.
Developing Foundational Movement Skills
While it looks like pure fun, every activity in Boppin’ Tots is carefully chosen to build the physical alphabet of dance. We are teaching your toddler how to control their growing body with purpose and confidence. These foundational movements prepare them for any physical activity they choose in the future, from sports to more advanced dance classes. Our instructors know how to break down simple actions into manageable, joyful steps.
Key skills your child will practice:
- Balance: Standing on one foot like a flamingo or walking on a pretend balance beam.
- Coordination: Actions that link movements, like patting their head while marching to the beat.
- Rhythm: Clapping, stomping, and moving their bodies in time with the music.
- Gross Motor Skills: Foundational movements like hopping, jumping, galloping, and turning in a safe, guided environment.
A Nurturing And Positive Environment
A two year old’s first classroom experience is a major milestone, and it should be filled with encouragement and joy. Our instructors are experts in early childhood movement and prioritize your child’s emotional safety above all else. Our goal is positive exposure to dance, not perfection. We focus on creating a space where your child feels seen, supported, and excited to return each week.
Our approach to teaching toddlers includes:
- Celebrating Individuality: We encourage each child’s unique way of moving and expressing themselves. There is no right or wrong way to play and explore dance.
- Positive Reinforcement: Our instructors use specific praise and high fives to build confidence and foster an authentic love for dance.
- A No Pressure Environment: We know that some days are for participating and some are for observing. We create a patient atmosphere where every child can join in when they feel ready.
Why Parents Choose Apex Dance Studio
The best way to understand the Apex Dance Studio experience is to hear directly from our families. Read their honest feedback to see why parents trust our Edmond studio for their child's first dance class.
An amazing studio that feels like home when you walk in! The dance instructors truly care about your child and the life lessons that dance has to offer them. This is a technique focused studio to care for the long term health of you or your little dancers body. Such a super fun place to learn life long skills and make wonderful friends! Apex is easily 5 out of 5 stars!
Love this studio!!! The staff is exceptional!!! Talented staff😍 …
We absolutely LOVE our Apex Dance family! We started last year and can't wait to get back again this year!
We LOVE every teacher here! Everyone is so friendly and it feels like a big family!
Amazing dance studio! My 4 year old absolutely loves going!
I love the teachers at this studio. They are great with my daughter and she always enjoys her time here.
Cassi, the owner, is top notch. I called around and looked at websites to get info, and Apex website was accurate, concise, and helpful. Prices are very reasonable, particularly considering classes are usually small so there is a lot of 1 on 1 time. My 4 year old daughter listens well and is shy. Cassi was her first instructor, and she was so patient and kind. She has moved on to the 5 year old class, but Cassi remembers her name and talks to her every time she comes in. I would love to see more people here supporting this local business.
We love Cassi and her staff...they teach excellent technique while providing their students a safe place to learn and encouraging confidence. Highly recommend!
Cassie, the owner and dance instructor, is friendly, knowledgeable and works well with kids of all ages and disabilities. She hires other dance instructors that follow her same level of excellence. No child ever fells like they are left out and parents are invited to watch their child's progress through a large picture window. While her studio instructs at a competitive level it also allows for children not interested in competing but rather learning the beautiful art of dance.
I am so grateful to find a studio which teaches beginning dance to tweens and teens. My daughter resisted the rigidity of ballet classes when she was younger, but has always danced at home. Finally, at almost 13, she agreed to take classes. She left her first class beaming, told me about how great the teacher was, and how excited she was for next week’s class. I am thrilled.
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FAQs
Yes. Our Boppin' Tots class is a special parent and child class. Your active participation is essential as it helps your toddler feel secure, confident, and ready to explore. It is also a wonderful bonding experience and a great way to share in the joy of their first dance class.
This is completely normal for 2-year-olds, and we expect it! Our instructors create a welcoming, no-pressure environment. If your child prefers to watch from your lap for the first few classes, that is perfectly fine. We encourage them to join in when they feel ready, celebrating their comfort level above all else.
Comfort is the most important thing. Have your child wear clothing that is easy to move in, like leggings, shorts, or a t-shirt. No special dancewear or shoes are required. We have our Boppin' Tots participate in bare feet to help them feel the floor, improve balance, and prevent slipping.
Absolutely not. This introduction to dance is designed for toddlers with no prior experience. The focus is on play-based creative movement and having fun, not formal technique. It is the perfect first step into a structured activity.
Boppin' Tots is the perfect preparation for the next step in their dance journey at our Edmond studio. After completing this program, dancers are ready to graduate into our preschool dance classes for 3-year-olds, where they will continue to build on the foundational coordination, listening, and social skills they have learned.
Developing Skills For The Whole Child
This class gives toddlers a healthy way to express big feelings. Through movement and music, they channel joy and energy, building a foundation for emotional understanding in a supportive environment.
Following simple dance patterns and repeating musical cues helps strengthen a toddler’s memory. This play-based learning builds essential cognitive connections that support focus and future learning.
Our class provides a joyful introduction to being active. By making movement fun from the start, we help your child build a positive relationship with physical activity that can last a lifetime.
The physical fun of dance is a natural mood booster. Regular, joyful movement builds healthy habits and helps your toddler release energy in a positive way, leaving them happy and relaxed.
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