BRIGHT, Engaging, Double-Sided Learning
Step into the graceful world of pliés, jetés, and perfect posture! Tot Talk’s Let’s Dance: Ballet placemat invites young dancers to explore the beauty, discipline, and magic of classical ballet. Through elegant illustrations and hands-on activities, children learn how movement, balance, and imagination come together in this timeless art form.
Front Side
The front side introduces children to essential ballet movements and positions through clear, friendly illustrations. Young dancers learn foundational steps such as Battement, Jeté, and Arabesque, along with the five basic ballet positions from First through Fifth. Visual guidance helps children understand proper arm and foot placement while building coordination, balance, and confidence.
Back Side
The wipe-clean back side deepens learning by focusing on ballet fundamentals and history. Children explore the five ballet positions in more detail, learning how arms, legs, and posture work together. This side also introduces the origins of ballet, explaining when and where it began, and includes a helpful ballet dress code covering leotards, tights, slippers, and leg warmers. A comparison of ballet slippers and pointe shoes helps kids understand how dancers progress as they grow. Space for coloring and tracing allows children to practice and revisit concepts again and again.
Suggested Age Range & Learning Stages
- Ages 4–6 Recognize basic ballet positions and movements while developing balance and coordination
- Ages 7–9 Practice placement with more confidence, learn ballet terminology, and explore ballet history
- Ages 9–12 Develop a deeper understanding of ballet technique, discipline, and structure
- 4–100+ A joyful learning tool for ballet lovers of all ages
Support Learning
- Builds balance, coordination, and body awareness
- Introduces ballet vocabulary and movement concepts
- Encourages focus, discipline, and self-expression
- Supports hands-on, screen-free learning
- Sparks interest in dance and performing arts history
Topic-Specific Child Benefits
- Learn basic ballet steps and positions
- Practice correct posture and placement
- Understand ballet attire and equipment
- Discover the origins and history of ballet
- Build confidence through movement-based learning
Why Families & Educators Choose Tot Talk
- Durable, reusable, waterproof & marker-friendly
- Made in the USA with child-safe materials
- Perfect for homes, dance studios, classrooms & travel
- Lightweight, long-lasting & easy to clean
Placemat Cleaning Tips
- Use dish soap + water for washable markers
- Use a dry towel for dry-erase markers
- Not dishwasher safe
Dimensions: 17.5″ × 11.5″
Especially Designed For
- Young ballerinas and beginner dancers
- Parents, grandparents & caregivers
- Dance teachers and early learning educators
- Kids who love movement, music & the performing arts
