Tappy Toes run AWARD WINNING, active dancing classes for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Tappy Toes pre-school and toddler dance classes are a great way to introduce your youngster to exercise at an early age and encourage them to build healthy habits for life, and our baby music, movement and sensory classes are perfect for your non walker.
Covid has had a knock on effect on young children's development, and we'd like to help! Dance is proven to improve physical and cognitive development, and promotes mental health and well being.
Give your child a head start with Tappy Toes dance!
Baby not yet walking? Don't worry, we have a baby class just for you! Music, movement and sensory classes for ages 6 months until walking. Introducing your baby to a variety of music, sensory props including glow sticks, bubbles, disco lights, pompoms, bells, hoops and so much more!
Once baby is walking, they move up to our Toddle Toes class and start learning all the basic dance movements; marching, jumping, tip toes, twirling and knee bends.
Our baby, toddler and Pre-School dance classes are specifically designed to instil a life-long love of dance and movement into your little dancer. We support your little ones in those crucial early years developmental stages.
Come and release some of those endorphins with us! Get your baby or toddler moving in a Tappy Toes dance class near you.
We have a class to suit everyone!
TEENY TOES - 6 months to Walking
Our baby classes are for children aged 6 months to when they start walking. It's a great time to introduce babies to the world of music and dance and supports their early development. We use a variety of sensory props to engage them, including; glow balls, bells, scarves, pom-poms, ribbons and feathers. We sing nursery rhymes, boogie along to pop music, their favourite TV theme tunes and listen to a variety of world music. It is a fantastic class to bond with baby and help their coordination with clapping, waving, reaching for props and so much more!
TODDLE TOES - Walking to 2.5 years
Toddle Toes is our middle age group, who are just finding their feet! From walkers to 2.5 years. The class follows a set structure, which helps our toddlers to understand the class and even anticipate what comes next! We use fun props, a wide variety of music and we really get them moving. The goal for this class it to build confidence, develop listening and communication skills and, of course, tire them out for you! It is so rewarding to see their confidence develop each week, until they are brave enough to run into the middle and twirl all by themselves!
TOTS TOES - 2.5 years to 5 years
Our Tots class is designed for children aged 2.6 years all the way up to 5 years. It is very much a parent/carer participation class and supports early years development. However, you will notice older dancers become increasingly independent as the term goes on. We do a fun warm-up (teaching the children body awareness and stretching). Songs with actions, travelling steps (walking on tip toes, marching, galloping, twirling), and finish off with our imagination section, keeping your little ones thoroughly enthralled throughout!
Classes run on a Wednesday morning at Barming Pavilion, Maidstone. To book a place or a three week trial clink the website link and select the class you want to attend.
Main Address: Holborough Lakes Village Hall, Amisse Drive, Manley Boulevard , Snodland, Kent, ME6 5GB