KIDS CLASSES

In Petite Feet classes, students build skills, think critically and creatively, and stay active and imaginative!  Petite Feet classes introduce skills and terminology in fun and creative ways, while also making connections between movement education and everyday learning.  Storytelling, original and familiar songs, and imaginative games are incorporated and an emphasis is placed on promoting self-esteem and self-expression.  

Included in the Winter/Spring session is a recital for all students on Saturday, May 17. It will be a Throop Hall in Pasadena.

There will be a 3pm performance and a 5pm performance. Students in the Tuesday 3:50pm class and the Saturday 10:55am class will be in both performances. Students in all other classes will be in just one performance. Stay tuned to find out your child’s performance.

WINTER/SPRING 2025

Registration is open.

Dance @ Athletic Garage Dance Center, Pasadena

TUESDAYS with Liz - Jan. 21 - June 10
(No class April 1 & April 8)
3:50-5:00pm - Ballet Foundations - 8-10 year olds (optional drop off) - SOLD OUT

WEDNESDAYS with Liz - Jan. 22 - June 11
(No class April 2 & April 9)
4:10-4:55pm - Petite Feet Ballet/Creative Movement - 3-5 year olds (optional drop off) - SOLD OUT

5:00-5:55pm - Ballet Basics - 5-7 year olds (optional drop off) - SOLD OUT

FRIDAYS with Lena - Jan. 24 - June 13
(No class April 4 & April 11)
4:10-4:55pm - Petite Feet Ballet/Creative Movement - 3-5 year olds (optional drop off)

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday classes at Athletic Garage Dance Center - 121 Waverly Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Dance @ G-Son Studios, Atwater Village

SATURDAYS with Liz - Jan. 18 - June 14
(No class on April 5 & April 12)
9:10-9:55am - Intro to Ballet/Creative Movement - 2-4 year olds (with caregivers) - SOLD OUT

10-10:45am - Petite Feet Ballet/Creative Movement - 3-5 year olds (optional drop—off) - SOLD OUT

10:55-11:50am - Ballet Basics - 5-7 year olds (optional drop off) - 1 SPOT LEFT

Saturday classes at G-Son Studios - 3218 Glendale Blvd., LA, CA 90039

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Dance @ The Dinosaur Farm, South Pasadena

MONDAYS with Liz - Jan. 20 - June 9
(No class on Feb. 17, April 7, and May 26)
10:30-11:15am - Intro to Ballet/Creative Movement - 2-4 year olds (with caregivers) - 1 SPOT LEFT

At The Dinosaur Farm - 1510 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030

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“We had the pleasure of having Liz as our daughter’s first ballet teacher. Liz understands children and teaches with grace, ease and magic. We will always be thankful to Liz for having been such a wonderful inspiration for Briana.”

-Dana Szarf, mother to Briana

WINTER/SPRING SESSION FEES:

$504 for Monday classes

$532 for Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday classes

 Installment payments can be set up through Sawyer.  If classes are sold out, you can join the waitlist on Sawyer or reach out via email - petitefeet@lizvacco.com.  If classes are not sold out, you are welcome to join class mid-session and the session fee will be prorated. If you are new to a specific class, you can also do a free trial class. Just email to arrange!

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Our approach

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    All classes begin with an engaging version of the BrainDance, a warm up sequence developed by Anne Green Gilbert, that prepares the body and brain for active learning.

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    Instruction is grounded in foundational elements inspired by Rudolf Laban’s categorization of human movement and how it applies to and informs the artistic experiences.

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    Our approach strives to be as inclusive as possible. We are constantly seeking out and trying new stories and teaching practices so all students feel welcome, represented, and celebrated.

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    Storytelling is a key component in how we teach, providing opportunities for students to apply skills in creative ways and explore their range of expression.

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    Our classes engage students through multiple modalities, allowing for kinesthetic, verbal, oral, and visual experiences and development. New neural pathways are created!

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