The system includes everything you need to run successful classes:

• 48 weekly, minute-by-minute lesson plans

• Story-based ballet curriculum and cultural themes from around the world

• Teacher training videos and class structure guidance

• Go-home coloring pages and student certificates

• Music recommendations and activity ideas – done for you!

• Marketing materials and launch tools

It’s designed so your teachers can simply “show up and teach.”

If you have a professional dance studio, then you are all set. If you are adding dance to a music school, then a smaller space is just fine. No need to have a super large room with special dance floors for this age group. We suggest at least a room about 15’ X 20’ (300 square feet) to get started. Some mirrors on one wall, an inexpensive pop-up castle and maybe a set of ballet barres. The investment is minimal.

Teachers for ages 3-6 need to LOVE young children, have a positive personality, and be comfortable with managing excited little dancers. If they grew up taking ballet followed by years of dance lessons, then they know how group teaching works and will easily fit right in. A prima ballerina may seem like a good fit, however they are usually very invested in a certain method of learning and teaching and may not be open to a dedicated lesson plan situation.

Tuition fees vary across the country, so first survey some other beginner dance rates you see in your immediate area. We then recommend positioning yourself in the upper 10% of other schools (not way above, and not way below). Group music classes are usually much more expensive than beginner dance classes.

We suggest a 45-minute class (or even 60 minutes), to take into consideration the parent time at the end of each class. Yes, you can certainly schedule 30-minute classes if that works better for your situation.

You can launch almost immediately. The system includes a step-by-step launch guide, marketing materials, and ready-to-use lesson plans—so you can add classes at any time of year without waiting for a new season. Contact us for more specific information to help your situation. One-on-one coaching from the author is available.

Dance teacher hourly pay fluctuates across the country depending on local variables. We suggest taking a look at hiring sites that post for dance teachers. Then remember this is for intro level classes, no need for a dance degree etc. Most schools we work with pay teachers about 2.5 times the student tuition rate (ex. Students pay $15/week, pay teachers $37.50/hour). So if your class has 10 students you can see the income potential for the school.

When teachers “make it up each week” it can create lack of consistency, and training—and often leads to gaps in structure or engagement. Many teachers piece together ideas from memory or online sources, which can result in inconsistent classes and weaker retention. A done-for-you system ensures every class flows logically and builds skills with repetition and proper skill introduction week by week. Plus, your studio will come across as a professionally organized school giving you a huge advantage.

Yes, because the program is designed to attract families. The themed, story-based approach creates excitement and curiosity, while the marketing materials make it easy to promote. Programs like this are built specifically to help studios “fill classes and maximize enrollment”. Just think about how many families you currently have coming to your school, show also have ages 3-6. Now they have the convenience of enrolling in ballet as well.

Children stay engaged because each class continues an ongoing story. Eleven monthly stories from around the world with a hero princess and of course…a prince…and all that comes with the discovery of castles, dancing friends and a positive message for young dancers. Students come back week after week asking what happens next, which naturally increases retention and keeps families enrolled for the full season. PLUS the Queen’s Royal Ball (recital).

Yes. The system is designed for both beginner and experienced teachers. Every class is mapped out step-by-step, including timing, activities, and transitions, making it easy to follow without guesswork. A more experienced teachers who is also teaching your advanced competition team can now easily walk into the Fairytale Princess Ballet class with no pre-planning or thought of music selection for the day, leaving more time to prepare for the more complicated classes of the week.

A significant amount. Instead of creating lesson plans, training teachers from scratch, and troubleshooting class issues, you get a complete plug-and-play system. This frees you to focus on growing your studio, managing staff, and increasing revenue. And if there is a substitute teacher – it is plug and play. No more complaints from parents that the “sub” didn’t know what the class was doing and the time was wasted.

Traditional classes often rely on repetitive technique drills. This system blends ballet fundamentals with storytelling, games, and imaginative movement, which aligns with how young children actually learn and stay engaged. Research-backed approaches emphasize multi-sensory, themed learning to improve retention and enjoyment.

No additional certifications are required. The included teacher training videos and structured lesson plans walk your staff through exactly how to teach each class, including games, transitions, and recital preparation.

The system includes a fully developed recital concept, including a themed performance (the “Queens Royal Ball”), scripts, and lesson plans leading up to the show—saving you hours of planning time .

This system combines:

• A full 11-month progressive structure (48 weeks)

• Cultural storytelling from around the world

• Built-in marketing tools

• A complete teaching framework with seven structured class segments

Many programs offer ideas or themes—but not a fully integrated system with teaching, marketing, and retention strategies all in one.

Yes—and this is one of its biggest advantages. Preschool students who start in a structured, engaging program are far more likely to continue into your next-level classes and continue at your studio for years. It creates long-term students, not just short-term enrollments.

If your preschool classes are non-existent, inconsistent, under-enrolled, or dependent on teacher creativity, this system can quickly pay for itself by increasing enrollment, retention, and efficiency. With a complete curriculum, marketing package, and training included, it’s designed to generate revenue while reducing stress. You can remove the headache and stress of spoon-feeding your pre-ballet teacher!

One of the biggest challenges is simply knowing what to do each week. Many teachers end up repeating the same exercises or running out of ideas mid-class, especially with short attention spans. Some even admit they “finish early” or scramble to fill time with games. A structured system removes that stress completely and frees up your time as the owner/director to focus on other things.

This is quite normal for anything new. Just book a call with the author, Chris Duncan. She is an expert in early childhood and running music and dance schools. Her own school in Frisco TX is a 25+ year award-winning business which grosses over 2 million each year, with over 1000 students and 30 teachers plus a management and administrative staff. It’s easy to book a call with her for one-on-one coaching (booking link on the contact us page of the website www.fairytaleprincessballet.com).