Virtual online classes became really popular in 2020 when we started Ballet Be Fit Midlands and we are still providing online Ballet and Ballet Be Fit classes in 2022 ! You may think it is unlikely that your living room can’t offer the same work out, social benefits and escape as a gym or exerciseContinue reading “Looking for online ballet and ballet be fit classes?”
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Comic Relief Fundraiser
We have fun Comic Relief themed classes on 18th and 19th March to fundraise. Come and tell your funniest joke, wear a red nose and join our special ‘funny’ themed classes and donate to Comic Relief http://www.comicrelief.com. Donations can also be made to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal http://www.donation.dec.org.uk
How does dance help well-being and support positive mental health in children, young people and adults?
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week we wanted to talk about the important topic of supporting children’s positive mental health through dance. Dance is so important for keeping your body and your mind healthy. Dance is so important in supporting positive mental health. As well as helping with improving posture and fitness levels dance alsoContinue reading “How does dance help well-being and support positive mental health in children, young people and adults?”
Friendship February
Welcome to Friendship February at Leap Dance Midlands! This month we are learning about friendships and kindness using fun activities, team building and dance games. We are exploring what makes a good friend in our younger classes. Learning a new tap dance all about friendships in our Primary classes and doing improvisation whilst exploring aContinue reading “Friendship February”
2021 Leap Dance Midlands
The New Year is approaching and we have been reflecting on this past year for Leap Dance Midlands. Gosh what an amazing year it has been! During the 2020 Winter lockdown I completed the Ballet Be Fit Instructors course to keep me fit and focused during a difficult time and launched my adult classes onContinue reading “2021 Leap Dance Midlands”
How to choose a dance school?
There are many things to consider when choosing a dance school. It can be as simple as convenience. Where it is and is it close by and easy to get to? Are the classes at times you can fit in to your current commitments? Dance styles There are so many different types of dance andContinue reading “How to choose a dance school?”
Christmas dance party classes are on this week!
We are excited about our party dance classes this week in Anslow, Tutbury and Willington. We will be performing our Elf – Santa’s Helper dance in our preschool classes as well as playing dance party games. We will be performing our Dancing Dolls and the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Prince from the Nutcracker andContinue reading “Christmas dance party classes are on this week!”
Toddler Christmas classes
We have been enjoying our Christmas dance classes and have been snowmen, penguins, Santa, elves and have had lots of fun throwing snowballs! We have enjoyed singing along to our favourite Christmas songs, playing musical instruments and dance party games. Come and join the fun on Saturdays 3-3:45pm in Willington at The Old School onContinue reading “Toddler Christmas classes”
Nutcracker workshops
We are so excited to begin our Nutcracker workshops this week. The children will learn about this wonderful children’s ballet, its story and its characters. We will learn about the music in the ballet and how this impacts the movements and styles. We will learn about character national dance which is a fantastic way ofContinue reading “Nutcracker workshops”
Children In Need
We enjoyed being sparkly for the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing theme for this year’s Children In Need. We raised money by donating and wearing something sparkly!
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