Weekly Classes & Groups 0-5 years

Pre-School Classes in Bournemouth

Has your child shown an interest in dancing?

Our AK Tiptoes classes are energetic and imaginative, but most importantly inspiring and enjoyable dancing classes in Ballet, Tap & Boogie Boppers Disco for children who have started walking up to four years old.

*SUITABLE FOR BOTH BOYS & GIRLS*

***SPECIAL OFFER*** Three week trial for only £10!!!

We run classes in Parkstone, West Moors & Ferndown.

Our aim is to introduce children into the enchanting world of dance in both a safe and caring environment, engaging with their individual personalities. As well as this, we teach them social skills, positive attitude and team building to help them progress for when they move on to their school years.

We introduce children into the captivating world of dance using imagery and props such as wings, scarfs, wands, flags, coloured spots and much more. This helps each child to bring out their creative side and add it in to their dancing to express themselves.

Our Tiptoes classes are run by our small team of fully qualified teachers, with years of teaching experience behind them.

Being a genuine family run Academy, all our teachers were trained from babies themselves within the Academy and share their passion, love and experiences with each child that walks through our doors.


07525 259492
info@akacademyofdance.com
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Monkey Music offer engaging fun music and sensory classes from 3 months to 4 years with an amazing progressive curricula taught by professional musicians. 

Classes run into the Summer Holidays and there are also specially themed Summer Workshops in August.

Everyone can book a FREE TASTER CLASS to see why it has been voted the nation’s preferred pre-school music class.

Monkey Music is passionate at introducing music to little ones right from the start. Babies enrol to absorb the magical sounds and sensory activities, whilst as they progress children learn to read music and learn all about orchestral instruments. Above all, children’s social, motor, speech and language development is supported through the multi-award winning classes that become the highlight of their week. Parents love how their child’s confidence is also boosted and everybody loves making new friends with like-minded people.

Rock ‘n’ Roll – The adventure starts with ‘Rock ‘n Roll’ classes for children from aged 3 months. Babies are very receptive to musical learning, able to remember musical sequences and detect changes in pitch, melody and rhythm. We build on those abilities while using bonding and sensory techniques to strengthen the relationship between baby and carer.

Heigh-Ho – From 12 months toddlers join ‘Heigh-Ho’ where Monkey Music tunes get parents and children dancing and catchy songs help with language development.

Jiggety-Jig – The musical journey continues for 2 & 3 year olds in ‘Jiggety-Jig’ as teachers help parents and toddlers explore rhythm and pitch. At this age children are excited to get to know one another and monkey’s playful songs and activities develop both social skills and imagination.

Ding-Dong – By age 3 or 4 our children have a foundation in rhythm, pitch, tempo and melody and in ‘Ding-Dong’ they learn to read music. The moment they make the connection between the music they hear and read is a huge milestone, similarly when they volunteer to sing solos and lead the Monkey Music band!

 

Monkey Music is currently running classes in Winton, Wimborne, Parkstone, Southbourne Christchurch and Poole check out the timetable here.

BOOK YOUR FREE TASTER CLASS NOW!


07855 776878
Bournemouth@monkeymusic.co.uk
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All children have the ability to shine, but what is the best way to build their confidence and fulfil their potential?

Centre Stage School of Dance and Performing Arts empowers students (age 2½ to 18) to become confident, creative and talented performers. Recently awarded Best Ballet School in Poole 2023 by the Quality Business Awards and Performing Arts School of the Year (Dorset) 2023/24 by the Prestige Awards, the school provides a welcoming, secure space where students can flourish as individuals and develop at their own pace. No experience is required, just a desire to meet new people and have fun!

All students in the school will participate in the school’s large-scale bi-annual show and will feature in a production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at Lighthouse in May 2024.

Centre Stage offers classes in Performing Arts, Ballet (Royal Academy of Dance) and Acrobatic Arts. The school has an outstanding reputation, a 100% exam pass rate, and is CDMT Recognised and OFSTED Registered.

Give your child something really exciting and unique this Christmas – the gift of confidence – and sign them up for a class at Centre Stage for the New Year!


01202 733231
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HE AQUATICS Babes & Pre-school Children Swim School, offers exciting and engaging swimming classes, following the STA Awards program and Aqua Sensory teaching approach.

Our classes are full of fun with exciting themes, but follow the same structure, which promotes recognition for you both to build the confidence and join in with the group activities. Our creative classes engage your child, develop their communication, coordination, movement skills, encourage exploration, creativity and self-awareness.

Benefit from joining our small swimming school and grow relationship with your own teacher! Helena is specially trained aquatic specialist and swim teacher with background in Visual and Performance Arts since 2002. She creates stimulating, fun, nurturing, calm and safe pool environment for mums and dads to share precious time with their little ones as they enter their magical bonding and create lifelong memories.

Classes are held at Hotel Collingwood with a 12 weeks term. Helena also offers group and private classes at your home pool for nervous children, water phobic children, learning disabilities children or for siblings/friends who would like to take a private class together. Everyone can book a FREE CONSULTATION and pay for a couple of TASTER CLASSES before committing the full term.

SEAHORSES 0-6 months age new baby specific program is laying a foundation to water confidence and swimming.

DOLPHINS 6 months to 1.5 years. Learn to guide your baby gently and keep close contact with safety holds.

OCTOPI 1.5 to 2.5 years age toddlers dive into interactive games with the floatation aids, vibrant toys, pool and friends.

WHALES 2.5 to 8 years age swimming journey continues as Helena helps children explore all basic swimming strokes.

 

BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION AND CHOOSE THE BEST CLASS FOR YOUR BABY OR CHILD NOW AND GET A 10% DISCOUNT PLEASE QUOTE “BCP MUMBLER”!

Click here for the weekly HE AQUATICS Timetable.


07902925487
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Little Leaps Sensory & Sign was founded in 2022 to bring a fun baby sign language class to the South Coast, which incorporates learning British Sign Language and having unique and memorable sensory experiences.

There are many benefits to learning baby sign language for both parent/carer and child. Not only is it a great bonding experience, but it also allows your baby to communicate with you before they can talk. This will reduce frustrations for your baby and for you.
Research has also shown that learning baby sign language improves speech and language development. Babies can start signing back anywhere from 8 months onwards, but it is great to expose them at a younger age as they will start to understand the meanings of signs even earlier.

At Little Leaps Sensory & Sign we believe that learning baby sign language should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all. Each session is based on a new theme, making each week new and exciting and each course is 5-7 weeks long, depending on the term.

We can’t wait to give you and your little one a warm welcome to the Little Leaps family soon! 💜🧡

Our current Locations are:

Friday – Tesco Tower Park’s Community Room BH12 4NY

9.45am – Pre-crawling/Crawling babies
11am – Crawling/Walking babies/toddlers

Monday – The Malthouse (Brewhouse & Kitchen Function Room Southbourne) BH5 2BW

9.45am – ‘Pre-crawling/Crawling’ babies
11am – ‘Pre-crawling/Crawling’ babies

To sign up for a class click here!


07894950120
littleleapssensoryandsign@outlook.com
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Baby Class PooleMini Monkey Gym structured developmental classes offer an interactive, physical play and musical sensory experience that benefits your child’s all-round development. With 4 stages from Newborn to 5 years old there is a perfect class for you and your ‘Mini Monkey’!

At Mini Monkey Gym we have unique soft obstacle courses to explore, which supports a weekly movement theme and physical skills. Mini monkeys enjoy learning to climb, jumping off blocks, balancing, crawling through tunnels, rolling down slopes and sliding! We use different sensory and musical props each week to compliment the movement theme such as ribbons, beanbags, hula hoops, scarves, maracas and bells.

Mini Monkey Gym PooleMini Monkey Gym classes follow the same structure each week. This promotes recognition for your child and builds their confidence to join in with the circle time activities, songs and parachute play. Our circle times are full of fun active songs and rhymes, utilising sensory and musical props. These engage your child and develop their language skills, sense of rhythm and movement. Our sensory movement activities encourage exploration, creativity and self-awareness.

Our classes are very relaxed and friendly so children join in when they are ready and are free to explore in their own way! Our classes are fun and social; offering parents a wonderful opportunity for special one-on-one time with their child and a chance to meet other like-minded families.

We would love for you to join our wonderful community; With one subscription membership per family, it gives your Mini Monkeys access to unlimited classes every week plus our Christmas party, Easter Party, Summer Picnics and games, Mini Monkey Olympics, Themed classes each term, Family meets and a variety of activities within our FB community group including activity ideas, story times and songs.

 

 

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Making Mini Monkey Gym fabulous value for money!

Contact Vickie to book your trial class today!


07876 710427
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Weekly movement classes for little ones Mini Movers is a weekly fun, creative movement session for little ones and their grown-ups where we explore dance and music through sensory props and storytelling.

Our sessions incorporate new themes each week and a stay-and-play session afterwards in our foyer, where children can colour, craft and play. These are 45 minute drop-in sessions aimed at 0-2 years and 3-5 years and take place every Friday morning during term time and half term. £5.50 per session. Booking is recommended.

When & Where:

Fridays 0-2 years at 10am and 3-5 years at 10.45am.

Location:

Pavilion Dance South West, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

Click here to book Mini Movers 0-2years.

Click here to book Mini Movers 3-5years.


01202 203630
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At Netball Stars we offer beginners indoor Netball training for primary aged children (4-10 years).

We provide a welcoming environment with quality training sessions that are engaging, fun and ensure development.

All sessions are led by qualified PE Teachers and Netball specialists.

We offer training for children as young as 4 and everyone is welcome to join us for a FREE TASTER SESSION.

We also run school holiday workshops (exept Christmas holidays) at Avonbourne Academy.

Three venues to choose from:

BOURNEMOUTH, FERNDOWN & POOLE

 

“My daughter absolutely loves Netball Stars. The sessions are run brilliantly and pitched perfectly for her age group”– Nicola L.

“My daughter was buzzing after her trial session and can’t wait to get back on court!” -Danielle S.

With over 15 years experience in education and Netball there is no better place to start your child’s Netball journey than with Jess and her team.
Contact us:


netballstarsbournemouth@yahoo.com
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Welcome to Pop Up Play Village!

Our role play village is mobile, open plan, educational and FUN!

Children from babies to 8 years are able to play in a safe environment where they can engage, explore and immerse themselves in the world of role play. They can become doctors, chefs, builders, vets and more – our play areas are designed to inspire imaginations and allow the children to lead their own play.

We are family orientated and know that it’s as important for grown-ups to socialize as much as it is our little people, so our sessions are open plan to allow you to sit back and always be able to see your children.

We currently do sessions at these venues:

Merley Community Centre Wimborne 2nd Monday of the month

Branksome Community Centre 1st Wednesday of the month

The Centre Ferndown 2nd Tuesday of the month

Redhill Park Café Bournemouth different days throughout the month

We also Pop up at Birthdays parties, weddings and much more.

We can’t wait to see you at a session and welcome you to our village very soon.

Click here to book!


07584198318
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Allow Me to be Me – Sensory Classes SEN

Pelhams Community Centre

Mondays (term time)
10.15am to 11.00am 3-24 Months
11.15am to 12.00pm 2-4 Years

Sensory Play, Story & Exploration Session designed to support those with additional needs SEN. Inclusive to ALL, a fun and friendly atmosphere.

£5 Per Session – 1st Session FREE! Book via 07971 822041.

Auntie Jane’s

Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, BH10 7LH.

Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am

Auntie Jane’s Social Sensory. The parent and baby group that feels like popping round your Auntie’s for a chat… and a cuppa! £7 per session(inclusive of hot drink and cake).

Contact us on 07581 430547 for more information.

Baby Ballers Dorset

Classes in Poole, Bournemouth, Ferndown, Wimborne, Christchurch and Charminster.

BabyBallers is one of the UK’s leading children’s football programs. Our classes start from 16 months old all the way to 5 years old.

Sign up for a taster session today!

Contact Sam on 07769 803473 for more info.

Babyballet Bournemouth and Poole

Ballet and tap classes in various locations in Bournemouth and Poole.

Babyballet provides fun, educational ballet and dance classes for children aged 6 months to 6 years. Focusing on learning through play, our 5-stage syllabus not only encourages your little one to feel more confident and co-ordinated, but also welcomes them into an imaginative and magical world of dance and play.

For more information contact Miss Claire on 07915 665120.

Baby Sensory Poole & East Dorset

Various times, Mondays & Fridays.

Community Learning & Resource Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1EB.

St Mary’s Longfleet Church Centre, Kingston Road, Poole, BH15 2JD.

Welcome to Amy Moody’s Baby Sensory classes for babies from Birth – 13 Months. Specifically designed from birth, to aid your child’s development, the classes are packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, singing and more.

For further information contact Amy Moody on 07971 574565.

Baby Squids New Forest & Christchurch

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays.

We run classes in Ferndown, Hoburne Park in Christchurch and St. Marks School in Bournemouth.

We teach babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers (aged 0–4yrs.) at each of these venues. All our pre-school swimmers learn important swimming skills using our progressive milestones programme, whilst all the time having huge amounts of fun.

Please contact 07545 138165 for more info.

Babysplashers

Tuesday & Thursday mornings – Moordown St. John’s School

Wednesday mornings – St Marks’s Primary School

Classes are approximately 30 minutes and are very structured with 8 babies per class. Babysplashers focus on the importance of water safety. Once your baby is confident we start to teach them to be independent. £11.75 per lesson.

Please contact Louise on 07970 513919 to book.

Carousel Dance and Drama

Classes in Christchurch & Boscombe.

We run classes in creative movement, drama and ballet for children aged 2-15 years as well as Dancing Ducklings which are fun and creative dance, drama and sensory classes for children aged 0-5 years in Christchurch and Boscombe.

We also host birthday parties.

Please call 07925 838698 for more information or to book.

CoMotion Dance

10am, 11.10am, 1.30pm Thursdays & 10am Fridays. (term time only)

Sensory movement and and dance sessions for under fives and their carers in Southbourne (Thursdays) & Charminster (Fridays). A class that is packed with toys,dress up, music and action. We also offer parties.

Free trial session for newbies.

Contact Linda for more information 0790893014.

Ignite Gymnastics

Various Times, Various Days (term time only).

The Junction Leisure Centre, Station Approach, Broadstone, BH18 8AX.

At Ignite Gymnastics our main aim is to make our classes fun, safe and educational. We offer classes for children aged 3-9+yrs including some Stay and Play sessions for Toddlers under 5.

Contact us via our FB page.

Itsy Bitsy Dance Bournemouth, Poole & Wimborne

9.30am-10.15am, Mondays to Saturdays.

Various locations in Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne.

Itsy Bitsy builds self-confidence and imagination in classes such as ballet, street dance and tap dance. Our classes are for tiny dancers as young as 18months up to 10 years of age.

Please call 07854 093606 for more information.

JASS Dance Studios Bournemouth

468 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 2EY.

JASS Dance Studios Bournemouth offer a variety of classes from dance to singing and drama like Acro Conditioning, Ballet, Drama, Little Stars, Modern, Musical Theatre, Tap, Street Dance and Singing for children age 2.5 years onwards.

Please contact Julie on 01202 511 916.

JFGA Coaching

Tuesdays & Wednesdays – Gymnastic Classes at Muscliffe Primary School.

Fridays – Football Classes at Sir David English.

Saturday Mornings – Toddler, Intermediate & Advanced Gymnastic Classes at Lytchett Manor Sports Center.

Gymnastics or Football lessons with JFGA Coaching as well as 1-2-1 or small group sessions starting in September for children aged 3-12 years from £6.

To book, please call us 07809286106.

Jiggy Wrigglers

Jiggy Wrigglers Music and Movement offer fun and flexible, pay-as-you-go classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers aged 0-5 years. We also host parties.

Mo-Fr in Ashley Cross, Blandford Forum, Corfe Mullen & Wimborne – Contact Lizzie on 07581 505731.

Mo Tue Fr in Bournemouth, Christchurch (Adventure Wonderland & Hoburne Park) – Contact Dowley on 07590 266049.

Mo Tue Wed Fr in Ringwood, Verwood, St. Ives – Contact Jeni on 07898 719200.

Kids Play Cafe Charminster & New Milton

Various times & Days.

Charminster, 280 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9RT.
New Milton, Unit 6, 39-41 Old Milton Rd, New Milton, BH25 6DJ.

Baby & Toddler, Babies under 1 & Pre Walker Singing and Sensory Sessions in both locations for children aged 0-3yrs. Plus playtime at the role play cafe. Party bookings also available.

Contact number 01202 989494 (Charminster) or 01425 837810 (New Milton).

Lil Beatz Street Dance

Various times, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Located in Wimborne and Broadstone.

We are here to make toddler dance classes cool and hip by adding an urban twist to all our classes. Your lil ones could be busting moves to the freshest new sounds of Lil Beatz… from Hip Hop to Raggae… Dancehall To RnB …Bhangra to Afrobeats. For children age 1-6yrs.

Please contact Nina on 01202 20848052.

Mini Athletics Bournemouth, Ringwood and Wimborne

Classes in Verwood, Ringwood, Ferndown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Wimborne.

For small Athletes from walking up to 7 years. From running super fast, jumping high and throwing far mix it with imaginative themes, learning to follow instructions, making friends and developing gross motor skills.

We also do Birthday Parties and Holiday Camps.

Contact us on 07508 698793.

Mini Multi Sports

Mondays – WintonYMCA, BH9 2QD.

Wednesdays – Stourvale Center, BH6 5JB.

A multi sport coaching programme for children aged 18months to 5 years. There are 1000s of sports, why choose one?

Head to Mini Multi Sports on FB for more info.

Moo Music

Classes in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne & Ferndown.

An active class for little ones with lots of music, sensory stimulation and activity suitable for children aged 0 to 5 years.

Discount available for siblings and childminders.

For more information contact Emma on 07960 361300.

Nature.Nurture.Love Baby Massage and Baby Yoga

Baby massage and Baby Yoga courses at various venues around Bournemouth and Poole. Each session is different and fun! For Baby Yoga come dressed appropriately as you will be doing stretches and yoga positions.

For more information contact Karen Mallen on 07415882611.

Play Sportz

Various times, Mondays to Sundays.

Classes available in different venues in Wimborne, Ringwood, Ferndown, Corfe Mullen and Poole.

The classes comprise of pre-school football training for under 7’s as well as developing all round ball skills using a variety of sports. We also run parties & summer camps.

For further information contact David on 07885 791368.

Splat Messy Play

1pm-2pm Mondays & Wednesdays  (term time only).

Monday – Pelhams Park BH10 7LQ. Wednesday – St Clements Church Hall BH15 3PH.

Each class is themed with a mixture of wet and dry activities along with a simple craft. Suitable for ages 6 months onwards. We also do Holiday Sessions & birthday parties.

Please contact Charlotte on 07549144815 for more info.

StoryBox Live

Various times, Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

Locations include Southbourne, Ferndown and Parkstone.

StoryBox Live brings stories to life through music and sensory play featuring live musical performances. It is a multi-sensory experience for babies and toddlers from non walkers to 5 years. Pre-booking essential.

Please contact 07742 359292 for more information.

Swim with Style Branksome/Bournemouth

Classes in Branksome (Everlast Gym) and Bournemouth (St. Marks School).

We offer a fun, progressive learn to swim programme for babies and children up to 16 years (plus adult sessions).

For further information contact us on 07946 164878.

Under 5’s AirJumpX at BHLive Sir David English

BHLiveActive Sir David English

Wednesdays (term time only) 9.15am-10.05am

Ages 12 months – 4 years. Jump, bounce and tumble on our super-sized indoor inflatable, enjoy a free play session exclusively for kids under 5 years.

£6.50 per child (1 adult included) book via the BHLive website.

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