Once Upon a Twirl

Where little feet take their first magical steps!


Our toddler dance program is designed to grow your little one’s love for movement while building essential listening skills, focus, and independence—all wrapped up in a swirl of bubbles, ribbons, tiaras, and tutus. Guided by thoughtful and loving teachers who bring warmth and magic to every lesson, your child will explore the foundations of dance in a way that feels like play. Our purposeful curriculum introduces rhythm, coordination, and creativity. Watch their eyes sparkle as they leap, twirl, and giggle through every class—because in Movin’ & Groovin’ the magic of dance begins here.

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Walls that wow preschoolers.

Where else can your dancer twirl through castles, curtsy to princesses, and leap with ballerina mice? Our hand-painted murals turn every class into a fairytale—and yes, it totally helps with toddler attention spans. (No magic wand required.)

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Tiny Dancers. Big Feels. Full Spotlight.

It’s showtime—even on Tuesday afternoons! Our mini stage is tutu-tested and spotlight-approved. Snap a photo, strike a pose, and get ready to send it to the family group chat—because Grandma will show it off to strangers at Trader Joe’s.

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Because Even Ballet Shoes Need Wiggle Breaks

After all that fancy footwork, it’s time to shake out the sillies. Our dancers get to skip into the gym for a little post-plie play. Think of it as an encore made of cartwheels, giggles, and happy, wiggly goodbyes.

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Enjoy bubbles, ribbons, tutus, and twirls for purposeful learning in every class.

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Small class sizes help build independence with parents nearby for reassurance.

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Your child will shine in our adorable, stress free dance recital two times per year.

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Loving and thoughtful teachers create a warm, charming atmosphere in our magical studios.

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A wide selection of class days and times, making it easy to put your family time first.

Where Tiny Twirls Teach Big Things

A magical first classroom experience where your child’s love for movement blossoms! Designed for our tiniest movers and groovers, these classes offer a thoughtful blend of dance education and a warm environment that sparks your child’s imagination and growth. Our approach is designed to inspire creativity, structure, and emotional expression, while continuously building essential skills like balance, rhythm, and coordination. All of this is taught through playful, age-appropriate techniques that make every class a magical adventure.

Movin’ and Groovin’

Get ready to jump, wiggle, shimmy and shake! Designed just for toddlers, our Movin’ & Groovin’ program spotlights the magic of movement creating a dance experience filled with giggles, confidence, and growth. From their very first twirl to their biggest leap, little ones explore rhythm, coordination, and creativity in a playful, wholesome environment. Every class is a stepping stone toward independence, social skills, and a lifelong love of dance. With wonder filled music, imaginative play, and thoughtful guidance, we make every moment feel like a fairytale — because childhood should be full of magic, and every child deserves their own spotlight!

Program FAQ’s

We’re here to address common questions, ensuring each interaction is seamless and positive for you and your child. Explore this section for detailed insights into our Toddler Dance Program.
Our Toddler Dance Classes are designed for children from 18 months to 2 years 11 months old.
Yes! Continuity is key at this age. The familiarity of our building, the instructors and their classmates allows your child to thrive and prepare for our completely independent dance classes which begin at 3 years old. Our professional instructors and schedule allow for year round classes in both our Little Dancers and In The Spotlight Dance Conservatory programs.
In this class your child will be introduced to the basic elements of dance and gymnastics in a fun-loving environment. Throughout the year, students will learn basic ballet positions, develop rhythm and musicality, and explore their creativity through imaginative teacher-led movement. The primary objective of this program is to introduce the concept of independent activity, a new environment and begin sharing the expectations for future classroom behavior.

Explore why families love AKIM!

Jennifer Levay
Jennifer Levay
Parent
“Coach Hannah is a fairly new coach to Maddie, but she is proving to be just as AMAZING and ATTENTIVE.”
Amanda Pimental
Amanda Pimental
Parent
“Coach Jackson has gone above and beyond! He is invested in our son’s progress with his swim class, celebrates with him, cheers him on, and always is so kind!”
Sandy Serrano
Sandy Serrano
Parent
“It takes a big heart and patience to work with toddlers so we know it’s not always easy but Coach Brooke is crushing it."
Laine Esquivel
Laine Esquivel
Parent
“Mrs. Stein, Thank you for pouring your hearts into your TK class. Our daughter is so in love with learning and we are so grateful for you!"
Marla Garcia
Marla Garcia
Parent
“I'd like to send a special appreciation to Kim at the front desk. She is so welcoming every time we walk into AKIM for my daughter's swim lesson and so kind and positive."
Ashley Perry
Ashley Perry
Parent
“Coach Hailey is the best GymUTot director. She sees every gymnast as an individual and every path may look a little different.”
Katie Machado
Katie Machado
Parent
“Lucien has been so fantastic and patient with my daughter as she has been learning the basics.”
​Alisha Killian
​Alisha Killian
Parent
“We just love [Coach Tina's] exuberant and outgoing personality and how she is able to keep these young, sometimes wild girls, focused while still having lots of fun!”

Register today.

There are many quality options in the Central Valley for children’s activities, but none compare to the quality programs you’ll find with us. We truly believe that each family who walks through our doors becomes a part of our family. Each instructor and employee alike are committed to providing you and your child with proud and impactful moments each week. Kids are our thing, but parents are too!

If you are almost ready to become a part of our family here at America’s Kids In Motion, check out our New Family Guide with lots of great information.

Even with our 1200+ weekly classes, we’ve found plenty of time to offer things like Clinics, Dance Recitals, and annual visits from the jolly man himself, Santa! View our calendar HERE.

We realize we have a lot to offer! Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions that are unanswered.

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