Build Your Own Preschool Dance Program
12-month mentorship with Dr Elena Lambrinos
Imagine this time next year having a fully developed, joyful, educational, rinse-and-repeatable preschool program that’s all yours.
So, you’ve heard that a thriving preschool program is the foundation for dance studio success.
Every dance studio business coach talks about it. It’s all over Instagram.
And they’re not wrong.
It’s easy to say ‘build a profitable preschool program’.
Actually doing it is something else.
… lucky for you, it’s what we do best 🪄
Hey, studio owner 👋🏽 Does this feel familiar?
You started offering preschool dance classes but they aren’t really well-structured or organised. It feels like you or your teachers just wing it each week
You don’t have a real plan and it shows. Sometimes exercises or classes go well, and sometimes they don’t. You don’t know what makes some things a hit and others a miss.
Enrolments can be inconsistent. Sometimes there’s just a couple of kids in class and it’s a struggle. Teaching a 30-45 minute class feels like an eternity and leaves you feeling exhausted and stressed.
It’s hard to find teachers to teach preschool dance classes. Cover teachers? That’s even worse. You could hire and train someone, but you’re not really sure what they need to know or do, and you don’t have a curriculum you can give them.
Deep down, you know there has to be a better way.
There is, and I’ll teach you how.
“It used to be painful to fill 45 minutes of instruction for our preschool classes, but by following the Leap ‘N Learn curriculum, one hour is not enough time!”
What’s the problem with preschool dance?
The days of drill-and-skill teaching are over.
Parents are actively avoiding dance studios that aren’t with the times. They’ve either heard about, or experienced first-hand, the damage that can be done by harmful dance teachers and they don’t want that for their child.
They want fun, playful, imaginative, supportive, and caring dance classes for their kids.
They’re also conscious consumers.
Why pay for a dance class where kids are just popping bubbles, playing with a parachute, or doing a ninja warrrior-style obstacle course week-after-week, year-after-year. They can do that with their kids at home for free 🤷♀️
Parents of today – those amazing and easy-to-deal-with parents that YOU want at your studio – want their children to learn to dance and have fun doing it.
I’ll show you exactly how to make learning meaningful and magical 🪄
The preschool dance solution
💎 If you want to stand out from the crowd, you don’t need some dance curriculum’s company branding or logo on your students’ uniforms.
📍 If you want to be the go-to dance studio in your area, you need to consistently deliver professional and playful dance lessons that get parents talking for all the right reasons.
💰 If you want to feel confident charging higher prices, you need to deliver high-quality, educational classes that support children’s development.
👉🏽 You need to stop winging it. 👈🏽
It’s time to say goodbye to guesswork and hello to the structure, systems, and consistency that keeps kids coming back for more.
A profitable, thriving dance studio needs a joyful, educational, rinse-and-repeatable preschool program and this mentorship will help you create a streamlined and successful program that’s totally unique.
What’s the mentorship, and how can it help me?
Build Your Own Preschool Dance Program is a 12-month mentorship packed with hands-on learning and tailored support. It’s for studio owners who want a thriving preschool program, and want to do it their way.
I’ll personally guide you through a 3-stage curated course of learning to help you structure, create, and systemise a signature preschool program that attracts, educates, and retains students.
We’re going to get laser-focused as you build a complete and unique early childhood dance offering, from branding and student experience, to curriculum and retention.
1-year mentorship. A lifetime of value.
Who is the mentorship for?
🐣 This program is for the small studios out there, the studio owners who are starting out or are new to running preschool dance classes, and studio owners in rural and remote areas.
🚫 It’s not for studio owners who want everything done and ready to rollout (if that’s you, a licensed membership is what you want).
🪄 It’s for studio owners who know what they like, who love creating and doing it for themselves, and are ready to get the expert help they need to turn their ideas into magic.
This is a high-touch, hands-on program. Get ready to think, learn, try new things, and get creative.
What makes the mentorship different?
This is not buying a curriculum and rolling it out in your studio. The mentorship is about giving you the knowledge, tools, and support to develop your own unique program that works for you:
the styles, classes and levels you want to offer in your early years program
a learning sequence that suits your operational calendar, whether it’s by the month, term, or season,
the class duration and format that works best for your timetable (and students’ attention spans!).
It doesn’t matter if you’re a ballet-focused studio or you run recreational Jazz/Tap/Hip Hop combo classes; whether you envisage an imaginative, story-based dance program that explores different themes throughout the year or you want to develop a program that connects to the first level of your classes using RAD, Cecchetti, or Vaganova method…
…we’re going to take your brand, your vision, and your ideas and amplify them!
I’ll bring the plan, tools, expertise and accountability.
You’ll bring the vision, creativity, and ‘get-it-done’ attitude.
Together, we’re gonna make preschool dance magic ✨
What’s included?
📒 Leap ‘N Learn Teaching Early Childhood Dance Syllabus for 3-4 year olds.
📚 3-stage curated program of learning to help you structure, create, and systemise your very own preschool dance program.
⚙️ activities, projects, and guidance to help you take the Syllabus content and figure out what it looks like in for your classes.
💡 practical strategies, exercises, and ideas to elevate the teaching at your studio.
📝 detailed and personalised feedback on the tasks and projects you submit.
🎓 1:! access to an experienced teacher, studio owner, and curriculum developer with a PhD in teaching children’s dance classes.
📍 accountability to make sure this time next year your preschool program is ready to rinse and repeat.
🌈♾️ neuro-affirming support from an AuDHD mentor experienced in accommodations and open to doing things differently.
💬 private channel to ask questions when they pop up, share wins, and micro-dose learning.
🖇️ a relationship that lasts beyond the program’s end date, because I genuinely care (and I love a voice note!).
Is this mentorship right for me?
💟 I know consistency, structure, and organisation lead to studio success.
💟 I want my studio to be known for quality education, not commercial gimmicks
💟 I believe in letting kids be little. Dance should be a joyful, playful, magical experience.
💟 I have strong values and a clear vision for my studio. They’re not just words on a wall or website – I want people to feel and live them.
💟 Dance taught me to be disciplined and put in the work. I love being hands-on and seeing the results of my effort come to life.
💟 Quick fixes are handy, but I’m interested in long-term solutions. When I set out to do something, I want to do it well so it lasts.
If it felt like I was reading your mind, then we were meant to work together and I can’t wait to help you build the program of your dreams!
“I absolutely LOVE watching my dancers grow with LNL and the teacher training is invaluable. I just had a mom share what a positive experience it has been for her daughter who started with Little Leapers and has successfully transitioned to our 3 year old classes. Thank you for helping us fulfill our Mission!”
The details
When is it?
The mentorship program is 12 months. You can join anytime as long as there are places available (there are 3 places left).
Who is it for?
Studio owners who want to create and systemise a unique preschool dance program.
When can I join?
Anytime! But there’s only a handful of places available cos there’s only so much 1:1 support I can fit into my schedule.
What mode is it?
Online. We’ll arrange timezone-friendly call times before we begin. If you happen to be in Sydney I’m always up for F2F catch ups. If I’m travelling in your area, I’ll always let you know.
How much is it?
US $1097
Are there payment options?
Yes. You can pay upfront or in 9 x monthly instalments.
There’s no penalty or higher fee because you’re paying in instalments, because I think paying more for instalments is just plain silly and defeats the purpose of a flexible payment plan.
Just choose your preferred payment option when you sign up.
Questions? Here are some answers 👇🏽
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The intention of this program is providing flexible, adaptable content that you can tailor to your studio context.
While the course text (Leap ‘N Learn Syllabus for 3-4yr olds) focuses on ballet, general gross motor skills, and creative movement, I’ve used the syllabus to developed content for tap, hip hop, jazz, and acro, and can help you to do the same!
And to be honest, if you’re a drama or music studio owner who’s stumbled across this, it can work for you too! -
The content of the Leap ‘N Learn Syllabus is focused on 3-4 year olds, but if your studio’s early childhood dance program includes toddler classes and goes up to 5 or 6 year olds, you can work on those at the same time.
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Yes! It’s totally up to you and what works for your studio.
sign yourself up
get your program director or lead teacher to undertake the learning and projects.
if your business is a partnership, you can work through the content together.
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This is a hands-on program that requires you (or your teacher / program director) to do the work.
It’s intended as a 12-month program but it might take some people 9 months, and other people 18 months. It’s up to you, your circumstances, and work style.
The work is flexible and can be done when it suits you. We’ll arrange our 1:1 catch ups at a time that works for both of us.
I’ll give you tasks and projects to complete and submit to me for review. You’ll get personalised feedback and support from me.
I’ll be there alongside you every step of the way to keep you accountable so that this time next year you'll have a fully developed and systemised preschool program.
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It’s a little of both. Everyone will work through the same stages, but because it’s so individualised, the time in each stage may vary.
As your mentor I’ll work with you to set a pace that works for you.
If you’re a bit of a self-starter with a clear vision and the ability to smash things out, you won’t have to wait for others in the group to catch up.
If you’re someone who prefers more time to think, process and create, I’ll give you the space you need and I’ll make sure that you don’t get left behind.
And if life throws you a curve ball, I’ve got you. I’ve just come out of 18 months of breast cancer treatment, so I know what it’s like to own a business and balance appointments, treatment, side-effects, emotions, and energy.
The benefits of a mentor is a close working relationship, and no matter what, I’ll be here for you.
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No. The Leap ‘N Learn certified teacher status is exclusive to licensed member studios.
But you will get insights into some of the theories, methods and practices that make Leap ‘N Learn teachers the best in the business.
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No. This program is based on the Leap ‘N Learn Syllabus for Teaching Early Childhood Dance, which is for 3-4 year olds only and does not include weekly lesson plans.
The full Leap ‘N Learn curriculum is exclusively available to licensed studio members.
If you want a totally done-for-you curriculum that includes
5 levels of curriculum content for ages 3-7yrs
a year’s worth of weekly lesson plans for each level
online teacher training, certification, and feedback
music, props, and resources,
annual training event for you and your team
business and marketing resources
monthly support calls with Elena
… then a licensed studio membership is for you. Explore the full benefits of a done-for-you program here.
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No. This course is about developing a signature program with your own unique name and branding – and we’ll help you do that too!
Only Leap ‘N Learn licensed members have the option to promote their business as a Leap ‘N Learn studio (and many of them choose to use their own branding too!).
“LNL has transformed my preschool classes! I didn’t realise how important it was to invest in a good program until I saw the results happen before my eyes literally within the first class. Highly recommend LNL.”
Meet your mentor
Hi, I’m Elena!
Dance teacher, studio owner, curriculum developer, with a PhD that explains what we teach in children’s dance classes and how we do it…
I’m Autistic and ADHD – it’s pretty easy to see that dance is my special interest area!
Solving dance teaching problems is my idea of a good time. I’d love to help you solve yours!
I don’t use ChatGPT or AI, so you’ll never get AI slop from me. I believe in authenticity, connection, expertise and real-world experience.
I love to learn, write, create, and help the dance world become a safer, more inclusive space.
When I’m not helping dance teachers and studio owners, you’ll find me training calisthenics (I’m this close to unlocking my full stalder press), bouldering, reading sci-fi, learning Spanish, sharing my experience of breast cancer treatment as a woman under 40 with BRCA1, planning my next trek…and learning how to sit still.
Let’s chat!
Questions?
Want to find out more and see whether this program is the right fit for you?
Book a time to chat with me 👉🏽