MiniMovers

Welcome to Mini Movers where your little one can experience the joy of dance in a supportive, engaging and magical way. We look forward to starting your mini mover on their dance journey today!

About us

Mini Movers is delighted to bring the acclaimed Kinderballet ™ programs to Geelong and the Surf Coast.

Mini Movers founder, Laura Brown has been teaching pre school dance for over 10 years and loves teaching the foundations of dance, while instilling a love and passion for movement into every child that steps into a class.

Through the Kinderballet ™ programs (Cherubs, Tots, Kiddies, Mini & Me) not only do children get to experience the magic of dance through story telling, they develop co ordination, balance, listening skills and social skills, all whilst having fun.

Class Timetable

Mondays with

Miss Laura

Poa Banyul Community Centre,
Mount Duneed

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9.45am-10.30am
Kinderballet Tots™
(for 3.5-5 year olds)

10.35am-11.05am
Kinderballet ™ Mini & Me
(for 2-3.5 yr olds)

11.15-11.45am
Mini Mover Jazz
(for 3-5 yr olds)

Fridays with

Miss Laura

Armstrong Creek East
Community Centre

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9.45-10.30am
Kinderballet Tots™
(for 3.5-5 year olds)

10.35-11.05am
Kinderballet ™ Mini & Me
(for 2-3.5 yr olds)

Sundays with

Miss Courtney

Poa Banyul Community Centre,
Mount Duneed

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9.30-10am
Cherubs ™
(for 1.5-2.5 yr olds)

10.15-10.45am
Kinderballet ™ Mini & Me
(for 2.5-3.5 yr olds)

11-11.45am
Kinderballet Tots™
(for 3.5-5 year olds)

Programs & Cost:

Kinderballet
Cherubs™

$50 for 3 class trial pack,
$18 per class

1.5-2.5 year olds

30 minute class

Confidence Building: Parents guide their child through the magic of dance, building confidence in your little one with you by their side.
Engaging Activities: Incorporates sensory play, props (musical instruments, ribbons, scarves), and free movement to nurture a love for dance.
Trial Pack: Includes 3 classes, helping children adjust and explore if the program suits them.

Kinderballet ™
Mini & Me

$50 for 3 class trial pack,
$18 per class

2.5-3.5 yr olds

30 minute class

Confidence Building: Parents guide their child through the magic of dance, building confidence in your little one with you by their side.
Engaging Activities: Incorporates props (musical instruments, ribbons, scarves) song, engaging activities and free movement to nurture a love for dance.
Trial Pack: Includes 3 classes, helping children adjust and explore if the program suits them.

Kinderballet
Tots ™

$21 per class

3.5-5 yr olds

45 minute class

Confidence Building: Tots is for children who are ready to dance without their parent or carer.
Engaging Activities: Our narrative means children are engaged into a story that guides them through each class. They will develop their ballet skills as well as listening, working with others, co ordination and creativity.
Trial Class: Our trial class is a free no obligation class so you can see if this is the program for your child.

Mini Movers
Jazz

$20 per class

3.5-5yr olds

30 minute class

Confidence Building: Mini jazz is for children who are ready to dance without their parent or carer.
Engaging Activities: Using energetic, upbeat music to engage children into the fun and funky world of jazz. They will gain co ordination, strength and fitness in this high energy class!
Trial Class: Our trial class is a free no obligation class so you can see if this is the program for your child.

After your trial class all classes are signed up on a termly basis
(based on VIC school terms)

Meet Our team

Miss Laura

Mini Movers Owner/Teacher

Miss Laura has 20 years dance teaching experience, much of that has included working with Pre School children. She has been passionate about teaching this age group particularly after working with Kinderballet ™ and is proud to be able to bring these wonderful programs plus her own Mini Movers Jazz to the Surf Coast for the first time.

Miss Laura’s dance journey started when she was just 3 years old and has taken her all over the world. From learning every dance style under the sun in her home town of Porirua New Zealand, to moving to Melbourne to study a Diploma of Dance and then travelling the world aboard Princess Cruises as a dancer.

Once she returned from travel she settled into teaching life working with various schools in Melbourne including: Brighton Dance Academy, Leaps and Bounds, M3 Dancehouse, Melbourne Dance Centre, Kinderballet ™, Australian School of Performing Arts and the Australian Girls Choir.

Now relocating to the Surf Coast she brings her many years of experience plus her joy for dance to the children here.

Miss Courtney

Mini Movers Teacher

Courtney’s passion for dance started at the age of 2, and over the years, she has trained at respected institutions such as Transit Dance and Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance.

Alongside her dance career, Courtney works as a kinder assistant, where she enjoys supporting and nurturing 3 and 4-year-olds. She loves teaching preschool dance because it allows her to spark creativity, imagination, and a love for movement in young children.

Courtney believes that early dance education is a wonderful way to help children build confidence, express themselves, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Her warm, patient approach ensures that every child feels valued and inspired to explore their potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you have a uniform?

No! We want to keep things as affordable as possible. Children can wear any outfit that they feel comfortable in and can move safely in! We do highly recommend ballet shoes for our Cherubs, Mini & Me and Tots classes and jazz shoes for Mini Mover Jazz, this allows for proper articulation of feet and safe dance practice.

Do you have an end of year concert?

No! Instead we run an in house Presentation Day. This involves a Presentation Day Fee that covers this special class where children present their whole 30/45 minute class to your guests and receive a special costume and medal. It is a wonderful end of year event, that is low key so children are less likely to feel anxious or overwhelmed and takes place in their regular classroom venue.

Are your teachers trained in Child Safety?

Yes we are compliant with all VIC standards for child safety in dance including holding Working with Children Checks, First Aid, CPR and Keeping Kids Safe in Dance accreditation.

Do I stay and watch my child?

In our Tots and Mini Movers Jazz we encourage to stay for your child’s first class so you can see how they go and provide support if they need it. After this first class we ask that parents wait in the waiting room during class times to allow for independence in their little ones. However if your child is anxious or upset we will ask you to stay in the room until they no longer need you there.

Can I bring extra guests into class?

To ensure child safety and allow for classes without extra distractions or disruptions we ask that you refrain from bringing any extra guests into the dance room. Instead at the end of every term we will run an Open Day where you can come along and watch what your child has worked on for that term. Please note this includes our Mini & Me classes, please only 1 parent or carer per child, you are welcome to rotate each week it does not have to be the same parent/carer dancing each week.

How do I support my little one in the parent assisted classes (*Cherubs and Mini & Me) ?

We ask that you stay next to your child, hold their hands when they need it, help them with the movements and join in! This will allow your child to gain confidence from you as well as navigate a classroom situation safely and give them a solid foundation for moving up to a non assisted class when they are ready. It also provides a lovely bonding time between the two of you which we love!

Can I take photographs in class?

Please refrain from taking photographs in class, we will allow photography on Open Days so this is a great time to get your camera out and snap those cute pics.