KIDS CIRCLE

Part of our Champions for Community Initiative

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s Kids Circle is a program for children ages 3-8 that runs concurrent with select STLDT performances, allowing parents to enjoy shows while children participate in age-appropriate arts activities led by STLDT trainees or alumni.

Share the Magic of Dance with Your Child

Upcoming Kids Circle Event

While you immerse yourself in world-class dance, your child will embark on their own artistic adventure in Kids Circle — creating meaningful connections to movement, music, and storytelling.

SUNDAY, Nov 16, 2025

2:00pm

FALL SERIES
COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre

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SUNDAY, MAR 1, 2026

2:00pm

WINTER SERIES
COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre

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SUNDAY, May 31, 2026

2:00pm

SPRING SERIES
COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre

Select Kids Circle at Checkout

Make your theater outing a family affair! Kids Circle ensures everyone in your family experiences the joy of artistic expression, each in their own meaningful way.

Drop-Off Starts at 1:30pm
Performance Starts at 2:00pm

$25 per child (sibling discounts available)

How It Works

  1. Reserve your child's spot when purchasing your performance tickets

  2. Complete the release form prior to arrival

  3. Arrive 30 minutes before the performance for a smooth check-in experience

  4. Each enjoy your artistic journeys — you in the theater, your child in Kids Circle

  5. Come together after the performance for a DJ dance party in the COCA lobby

The Kids Circle Experience

CHILDREN AGES 3-8 CAN:

  • Explore creative movement guided by professional STLDT trainees and alumni

  • Connect with dance appreciation through age-appropriate activities

  • Experience performance elements with special viewing of select segments

  • Express their creativity through movement games and arts-based activities

  • Celebrate together at the DJ dance party in the COCA lobby after the performance

FAQs

  • Children ages 3-8 are welcome! If you have older children or have questions about your child attending, please reach out to boxoffice@stldancetheatre.org.

  • Just comfortable clothes that allow for movement. No special dance attire required.

  • Yes! Kid-friendly snacks will be available.

  • STLDT trainees and alumni with specialized experience in dance education. All instructors have completed background checks.

  • Kids Circle introduces foundational concepts that appear in the main performance, creating meaningful connections between what children experience and what parents see on stage.