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Adventure Babies is a multi-award winning, sensory storytelling baby and toddler class. We bring brilliant books to life through props, sensory material, lighting, messy play and much more! Each activity is planned by Early Years experts and linked to the Early Years framework to support your child’s development in the best possible way. Our sessions will both engage your child and welcome you into a lively, positive community of mums and dads.
All classes are suitable for newborns but our 0–12 month sessions are aimed at less mobile babies. 0-24 month sessions are suitable for more mobile children but littler ones are also welcome.
Classes start in Leeds w/c 12th September and are bookable NOW!
Classes: Tuesdays in Horsforth, Thursdays in Cookridge
Age range: 0-24months
Baby Swimmers & Swimmers Academy
Rachel mum of Adam:
We began lessons when Adam was just 3 months old. I was worried at first that he might cry throughout the lesson, particularly when goingunderwater, but I needn’t have worried – he loved it! He is constantly smiling as we sing songs and sway through the water. We are now on our 3rd term with Baby Swimmers and are still enjoying it. I have returned to work and swimming is the only class we have continued with. Adam has progressed brilliantly and I find myself beaming with pride after every lesson. He can now hold onto the side by himself and is even attempting to climb out which is pretty amazing to say he is only 11 months old and can’t even walk yet! Massive thanks to Baby Swimmers.
Baby Swimmers & Swimmers Academy offer swimming classes for babies from 6 weeks to teens in York, Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate. A chance for you and your little one to spend quality bonding time together as well as learn water safety skills or for the older ones to learn or improve their swimming technique.
Classes: Daily at various locations across Leeds
Age range: 6weeks – teenager
Bliss4Baby- Baby Massage and Yoga Classes
Our combined massage and yoga classes are a wonderful experience for both parent and baby offering a special time for you to lovingly communicate through nurturing touch.
Our relaxed and friendly sessions are a gentle combination of traditional Indian and Swedish massage strokes, reflexology and adapted baby yoga. There’s also lots of singing and some gentle sensory play too!
As well as being a fantastic way to bond, classes aid your little one’s brain development, strengthen and tone muscles and help to develop balance and co-ordination.
Regular infant massage and baby yoga practice can also:
All classes are completely baby led and offer parents a fantastic opportunity to socialise. One to one and small group bookings available please enquire for details.
Classes: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s in Horsforth and Wednesday’s in Oakwood
Age range:6 weeks- crawling
Diddly Oms Baby and Children’s Yoga
Join Diddly Oms and introduce you little ones to the wonderful world of yoga! Classes are offered in and around Leeds from 12 weeks old up until high school, from yoga storytelling to partner yoga, baby yoga to family classes, Diddly Oms offers everything to help bring your child more confidence, strength, flexibility and so much more.
Classes start with baby yoga; specially adapted yoga for your baby alongside postures and stretches for the parent and an opportunity to learn to relax together.
Moving on to toddler yoga and stretch with stories for when your little ones get on the move. Each week brings a different story to life with stretches, yoga postures, nursery rhymes and games.
After school club is there from 4 years old and family classes bring everyone together in a fun-filled session for all to join.
Classes in: Leeds Dock, Horsforth, Farsley
Age range: Baby, Toddler, Pre-school, all ages
Ballet & Boogie at Elevations Academy Leeds
We also offer a HUGE selection of independent classes from 4 yrs of age including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Street Dance.
First Touch Football Coaching (Foot-Tech Academy)
The best introduction to football training for 2-4 year olds, with curriculums specific to toddlers, preschoolers and reception children.
The 30 minute sessions are the perfect intro to football and helps children gain the skills to give them a massive head start for the future.
We have indoor & outdoor options available.
We believe getting children active from a young age is one of the best things for their overall well-being, resilience and confidence in the early years which will help them later in life.
Our coaches are some of the most engaging and knowledgeable people you could ever wish to meet.
They’ll guide your child through the first steps of their football journey and help them move onto our full 1-hour sessions once they are old enough.
Classes: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in various locations
Age Range: 2-4 year olds.
Founded in 2014 by an experienced professional football coach and a successful primary school teacher, Foot-Tech originally set out to create the next Messi or Ronaldo…but we quickly realised those two are from another planet!
What we did find was that we could use children’s football training for so much more.
Parents spoke to us about their real concerns for their children – keeping them healthy, making friend and increasing confidence and resilience.
They wanted their child to keep active and not be the one picked last in the playground.
Our curriculum has been developed to tackle these concerns and since 2014 we’ve made a difference to the lives of over 1000 children in Leeds through our weekly group sessions, one to one football coaching, holiday camps and after-school clubs.
Classes: Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays at John Smeaton and Saturdays at Soldier’s Field in Roundhay Park
Ages: 5-14 years
Kat here at Funky Jives!
So what is Funky Jives? It’s a fun movement to music session for under 5’s and their accompanying adult. We move to a variety of songs and the children gain skills in holding and moving around with lots of dance equipment (pom poms, hoops, scarves, ribbons, maracas & handbells). Children are encouraged to follow my movements but there are no limitations if they wish to do their own. Funky Jives encourages children to try different movements without the feeling of failure. Accompanying adults are encouraged to join in as little or as much as their child wishes – it’s all about keeping active, enjoying music and movement and also succeeding.
There are also social benefits to Funky Jives classes. Children gain new friendships and learn to how share and be considerate to others when selecting equipment.
A fun, energetic and enjoyable class for All!
Classes: Mondays and Fridays at Walton School of Dance, Barleyhill Road, Garforth LS25 1DW.
Age range: newly walkers to pre-schoolers
Little movers is an award winning, exciting dance and movement programme for children under school age.
Baby Movers offer relaxed and friendly classes where babies and adults socialise and meet new friends. We sing, dance and play and have lots of fun and laughter. There are so many benefits to coming along to Baby Movers which includes;
We provide a great opportunity to develop social skills and make new friends.
Little Movers offer exciting, fun action packed classes! Both adult and child will have an amazing time. We sing, play games, use colourful props and toys and we get that imagination going to go on some amazing adventures! We are experts at engaging both adult and child and our classes are designed to support families to work together.
Our class leaders will encourage every child to help them to have fun, feel confident and develop new skills which will help them when they start school.
Classes in: Farsley, Horsforth, Bramley
Age range: Baby Movers: suitable for birth to crawling/wobbly walking. Little Movers: suitable for confident walkers to 5 years.
Little ones who like music and dance will love Little Tiptoes Ballet classes. Our classes are more than just dance lessons, children learn discipline, confidence, coordination and so much more in an adventurous, exciting and unforgettable way, fostering a love of dance in your child that will last a life-time.
Our ‘Tiptoe Tots’ classes are for our littlest dancers aged 22 months – 2 years. In this creative and fun music and movement class children will begin to learn very basic ballet movements, supported by their grown-ups by their side.
For dancers aged 3 – 4 years, our magical ‘Little Tiptoes’ ballet classes teach children classical ballet steps through imagination and story telling, developing key skills in a fun and exciting way!
All teachers are fully qualified with the Royal Academy of Dance so you can be sure that your tiny dancer is getting the highest quality of teaching.
Classes: Wednesdays in Bramhope, Thursdays in Otley, Saturdays in Adel
Age range: 22 months – 2 years / 3 – 4years
Performing arts helps build lifelong skills
As your child heads back to school for the start of a new academic year, you might be looking for ways to support their learning.
Performing arts classes help build children’s confidence, self-esteem and social skills. They also allow youngsters to develop new talents, express themselves in a positive way and encourage them to stay active.
This September, Noodle Performance Arts is launching NPA Academy classes at East Keswick Hall in Leeds for school-aged children from five to 18. The two-hour sessions will teach young people dance, drama and singing and they will be given opportunities to perform in front of an audience.
Timed to coincide with the start of the school year, the classes will begin on Tuesday, September 6 and will be held weekly from 4.30pm.
Noodle is an established performing arts school which has been teaching children in Yorkshire for 11 years. To book a taster session, email leedsne@noodleperformancearts.com
Classes in: St Barnabas Church, LS17 7NA, East Keswick Hall, LS17 9DA
Age Range: walking to 18yrs
Whether you’re introducing your little ones to dance for the first time, or your teen is looking to advance their training, the Academy of Northern Ballet Open Classes has something for all.
Our fun-filled children’s classes for ages 18 months – 8 accompanied by live music, are the perfect introduction to dance. Children are encouraged to express themselves through dance and music and build on their natural ability.
Our classes for young people ages 8 – 16, are accompanied by live music and develop each dancer’s technical ability whilst enhancing their presentation skills and musicality. We have a range of classes including specialised pointe classes for suitable students wishing to advance their technique.
Registration for our 22-23 academic year is now open! Find out more about our open classes, training programmes and how to register via the website link below, email academy@northernballet.com or call on 0113 220 8000.
Classes: various days and times depending upon age – Northern Ballet,Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA
Age range: 18months to 8years / 8 years – 16 years
Richmond House Tots is a regular multi sensory music and learning session hosted by Mrs Campbell, Head of Early Years at Richmond House School.
Open to all children aged 18 months – 4 years and run on Fridays from 9:30am – 10:15am during term time at Richmond House School in Far Headingley, North Leeds.
The sessions consist of multi-sensory music and learning for children with songs, music and movement.
Richmond House Tots offers a great opportunity to meet with other parents and their children and make new friends. The benefit of a class like this offer early exposure to:
Our Autumn Term dates start from 9th September and are available to book NOW! Block booking discounts available.
Age Range: 18 months – 4 years
Classes: Fridays at Richmond House School, 170 Otley Road, Leeds LS16 5LG.
Rugbytots offers fun, structured play sessions taking children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.
Delivering a specifically designed programme for each age group with energy, enthusiasm and excitement.
“Be prepared to run across the jungle, wade through the quick sand or sprint through Rugbytots Valley avoiding all the smoking boulders.”
Classes in: Shadwell, Bardsey, Roundhay, Bramhope, Carr Manor, Alwoodley, Tadcaster, Pudsey & Headingley
Age Range: 2-7 years
* FREE taster sessions available *
Help your children learn that they don’t have to be the best, they just have to try their best!
Our non-competitive gymnastics programmes provide children with a safe, inspiring space to burn energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Help your children stay on the right path to physical and mental development by helping build their confidence, and of course developing those vital motor and social skills.
Classes for children from just 4 months to 12 years, holiday camps from ages 3 – 12, and Birthday parties for 1-12 year olds! Try us for free before the end of August!!
– Join for just £62 per month (*enjoy unlimited classes each week for under 3’s)
– 20% sibling discount if you have other children you wish to enrol!
– Flexible block bookings are also available for under 3’s
– Open 7 days a week!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING SERIOUS FUN WITH YOU SOON!
TinyBeats is a magnificent, musical wonderland which takes you and your toddler and/or baby on an imaginative, interactive journey every week! With three development appropriate classes to choose from catering for all your baby and/or toddlers needs. Each week visits a new and exciting theme from swimming in the deep blue sea to dancing with dinosaurs. TinyBeats uses upbeat, specifically tailored music alongside exciting resources to give your child an interactive and entertaining experience.
USE BOOKING CODE MUMBLER10 FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST BLOCK BOOKING
Classes: Tuesdays in Headingley, Thursdays in Roundhay and Fridays in Crossgates. ***Classes coming to Chapel Allerton in November!***
Age range: BuddyBeats – Walking to Pre-School (siblings welcome) / LittleBeats – Sitting to Walking Confidently / BabyBeats – Newborn to Sitting
Discover the wonders of nature through outdoor play and learning with Tiny Outdoor Explorers.
At Tiny Outdoor Explorers we get muddy, find minibeasts, discover nature, follow story trails, create crafts and enjoy campfire cooking. Every week has a different theme, from dinosaurs to dormice.
“Tiny Outdoor Explorers is without a doubt the best group we’ve ever been to, for both the children and the grown ups!” Yoshiko
“We love going to Tiny Outdoor Explorers, my 2 year old loves being outside and Lisa makes each class fun and engaging for all different ages.” Joy
“This is an absolutely fantastic class. I’ve taken my son for the past year and wish I’d found it when my daughter was young. It’s so much fun with different activities each week – using the things we find around us, like making a flag with a stick and leaves or making a stick man.” Leonie
September term starts 9th September!!!
Classes: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in the woodland garden at TCV Hollybush, Kirkstall
Ages: 2 to 5 year olds
Details correct at time of publishing, August 2022
