Why Open Dance Classes Matter: Building Trust and Transparency

In early childhood education, trust isn't optional; it's foundational.

Whether it's a daycare, swimming class, or preschool sport, parents want to know: What is my child experiencing? Are they safe? Are they engaged? Are they happy?

And yet, for decades, much of the dance industry has operated behind closed doors - literally.

At Tiny Tutus, we believe it's time to challenge that.

We are proud to be the first dance school in Australia to run completely open classes. No blackout curtains. No locked doors. No one-way glass.

Just open, honest, joyful dance education, where parents are welcome.

🩰 Transparency Builds Real Trust

Let's face it: you wouldn't leave your child with a dentist, a tutor, or a daycare provider who refused to let you observe.

Why should dance be any different?

Open classes allow you to:

• See what your child is learning each week
• Understand how your child interacts, participates, and progresses
• Feel confident in the teacher's methods and the studio culture
• Ask informed questions and support your child's learning at home

Tiny Tutus doesn't just allow this; we encourage and actually insist on it.

Because we believe trust is earned through visibility, not marketing.

If You Can't See the Class, How Do You Know What's Happening?

Here's the hard truth that most dance studios won't say out loud:

If the class is closed, you don't really know what happened.

Your child could have:

• Spent 40 minutes crying quietly in the corner
• Felt ignored or overwhelmed by the class pace
• Been disengaged, confused, or even uncomfortable

Then, right before the door opens, they're back on their feet, smiling and spinning.

From the outside, it looks like everything went beautifully.

But you didn't see what actually happened. You can't ask the right questions. And neither can your child, because they may not have the language to explain it.

Open classes change that.

Why Would a Studio Not Want You to Watch?

Let's flip the script for a moment. If a dance school tells you:

• "Parents are a distraction."
• "Children behave better without parents watching."
• "We'll show you what they've learned at the end of the term."

You have to ask:

Why don't they want you in the room? What are they hiding?

Because no other early childhood activity, from soccer to gymnastics to swimming, insists that children perform better when their parents are removed.

At Tiny Tutus, we believe that line of thinking is not only outdated, it's dangerous. And frankly, it's disrespectful to parents.

Tiny Tutus: Australia's Leader in Open Dance Classes

From day one, we've done things differently.

We designed our studios with parent viewing areas built in.

We wrote our curriculum with parent visibility in mind.

We trained our teachers to engage with both children and their grown-ups.

Because we're not just building better ballerinas, we're building confident families, built on trust, transparency, and love.

Come See the Difference

Tiny Tutus offers:

• Completely open classes (no closed doors, ever)
• A nationally recognised early childhood ballet curriculum
• Warm, qualified teachers who welcome family involvement
• A beautiful space where you're always part of the journey

We'd love to welcome you to Tiny Tutus! Book a Trial Class today or Learn More About Our Program here