Saturday toddler & baby classes around North Leeds.

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**FREE Taster sessions available, please email james@rugbytots.co.uk for locations and times and to book on.

Fun, structured play sessions take 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. Deliver 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.”

Age 2 – 3.5:  Youngest classes require full parent participation and offer a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time with your child whilst they learn new skills, meet new friends and have an exciting introduction to Rugby.

Age 3.5 – 5: These classes do not require full parent participation. Your Rugbytot will be part of a dynamic session that will develop their social and physical skills in a positive environment.

Age 5 -7: Older age group classes really start to prepare children for life after Rugbytots. The same structure is followed but these sessions involve advanced team games and ensure that the basic skills of rugby are coached in the right way by maintaining small class numbers.

Classes at Carr Manor Community High School, Primley Wood Primary School, Pudsey-Crawshaw Academy, Garforth Academy, Bramhope and Bardsey.

Read our Mumbler review of Rugby Tots Classes here.

Click here to book a class or contact  Coach James on 0345 313 2948


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THA is an independently owned family business with family values and a long history of working in football at all levels.

Children start in our 2-4 parent & toddler group learning movement skills and football basics before moving into our 5-7 KS1 football programme where they learn different football techniques. Then they step up to our 8-11 grassroots plus football training, where these skills are refined and placed in game scenarios. Finally, your child will move into our 12-16 girls or boys specialist sessions where they put their technical skills into practice in tactical based sessions.

All our sessions follow our bespoke University Masters level curriculums and are delivered by our University and FA qualified coaches. With their guidance, your children will develop along our player pathway to play and compete in teams.

Horsforth School

  • Friday 7-8pm: 12-16 boys or girls small group specialist sessions, 1 to 1 individual coaching.
  • Saturday 9-10am: 2-4 parent & toddler, 5-7 key stage 1, 8-11 grassroots plus, 1 to 1 individual coaching

Pudsey Leisure Centre

  • Saturday 11-12 am: 2-4 parent & toddler, 5-7 key stage 1

Join the THA family and set your child on our player pathway to create the all rounded football player.


07719374139
ethan@theholmshawacademy.com
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At Baby Swimmers we follow the Starfish Awards, so little ones can gain water confidence and build a foundation to swim unaided in the future. We play games and sing songs which are skill related and also teach water safety skills so they can learn to swim back to the side, hold on and climb out when they are strong enough.

Our structured classes work towards this and are also fantastic for bonding with your little one, as well as enjoying yourselves in a fun relaxed atmosphere, which we always ensure is at your little one’s own pace including underwater swims. Babies use their natural reflexes when they are in water, so it is always a good idea to start as soon as you can, as swimming is a great workout and helps to strengthen their muscles and also increases alertness.

For toddlers we follow the STA Stanley Awards, so again little ones can gain water confidence and build a foundation to swim unaided. For this age group we still sing songs and have fun with games and also start to teach the basic strokes, continuing with water safety skills and teaching your toddler to hold on, turn, then push off the side to swim to you independently. Classes will focus on floating, learning to tread water, rolling, push and glides, diving for sinkers and more.

Swimmers Academy is for our older swimmers where we focus on stroke technique and stamina, classes run for any age from Beginners and go through to Gold also incorporating Lifesaving Awards.
All teachers are fully qualified with specialist training for your little ones. Our classes are child led to ensure each child is taught and developed at their own pace.

We Swim at :

Monday: Milestone School, Stunningly LS28

Monday: Temple Moor High School, LS15

Wednesday & Friday: Pennyfields School,  LS6 4QE

Saturday & Sunday: The Forum – Quarry Hill, LS2 7UA

Thursday & Saturday: Temple Moor High School, LS15 0PT

Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: Hilton – Neville Street,  LS1 4BX

Tuesday & Thursday: Milestone School, LS28 6HL


0333 8008 345
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Lively and funky toddler dance, creative movement and music classes from walking to 5 year olds.  Classes include a variety of props, obstacle courses, disco lights, bubbles and most of all fun!

The classes are devised to improve listening, self-control, gross and fine motor skills and confidence. With a different theme every half term the little ones are always kept on their toes with exciting new dances, songs, movement and creative props.  We not only dance, we learn how to throw, kick, catch, jump, balance and play lots of games.  Children are also encouraged to dance independently so don’t worry if they want to do their own thing!

Dancing Tots will give you the opportunity to meet other adults and children and also to enjoy precious time bonding with your little ones.  Adults are encouraged to join in and often find the class just as enjoyable as the little ones.  No need to exercise after a Dancing Tots workout !

Taster sessions are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  Class numbers are reduced so book ASAP!

Read our Mumbler review of a Dancing Tots Summer Special here (August 2020).

Monday at Alwoodley Community Association, 10am

Tuesday, Friday at St Matthew’s Church Hall, Chapel Allerton, 10am

Last Saturday of the month at St Matthew’s Church Hall, Chapel Allerton, 9.30 and 10.30am


07796 135199
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Join us at North Leeds Dance Education, where dance is just the beginning.

Expert dance tuition from 22 months +

Royal Academy of Dance Ballet, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics & more!

NLDE is all about friendship, joy and the pure love of movement. We treat each dancer as their own person with no competition or comparison and encourage your dancer to simply be the best they can be. Our highly qualified Royal Academy of Dance teachers focus on building the strong foundations of classical ballet even with our tiniest of dancers, helping to mould confident, hard-working and passionate young people who know what success feels like.

Locations in Adel and Bramhope.


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With something to suit everyone, Leeds Gymnastics Club is home to a wide range of pre-school classes. Our highly qualified and experienced British Gymnastics coaches will help your little one to develop fundamental movement patterns, along with the basics of gymnastics skills and shapes. Our outstanding facility includes trampolines, foam pits, bars and beams, in which your little gymnast will be able to explore throughout our open play or structured classes.

With the use of songs, fun themes and exploration, our classes are built on the development of movement skills, such as balance, co-ordination and agility. 

  • Baby Gymnastics (crawling – walking)
  • Parents and Tots (PAYG Open play sessions)
  • HUB Pre-School (Weekend semi-structured classes)
  • Caterpillars Classes (Structured classes for under 3’s)
  • Grasshoppers Classes (Structured classes for over 3’s)
For more information and to book into our classes please visit our website leedsgymnastics.com

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Our popular First Touch sessions are split into age groups for toddlers, preschoolers and children in reception.   

Sessions give children the chance to take their first steps into football in a supportive, entertaining environment that focuses on their progression.

The Foot-Tech First Touch curriculum helps children develop:

⚽️ Fundamental movement so they have the right foundation for now and the future⚽️ The Key football skills that they ACTUALLY need to improve (not just a kickaround)⚽️ Listening skills because, let’s face it, we all want our little ones to listen more!

All delivered by welcoming football coaches who are experts in engaging children of this age…and, of course, experts in shoe-lace tying!

The sessions are 30 minutes long and run at the following times and venues:

John Smeaton Leisure Centre LS15 8TA (every week, outdoors)
Monday 4:30pm-5pm (Pre-school/Reception)
Wednesday 5pm-5:30pm (Pre-school/Reception)
Thursdays 5-5:30pm (Reception)
Friday 5pm-5:30pm (Pre-school/Reception)
 
Soldiers Fields, Roundhay Park, LS8 1JX (every week, outdoors)
Saturday 8:45am-9:15am (Reception)
Saturday 10am-10:30am (Reception)
Saturday 11:15am-11:45am (Reception)
 
St Edmunds Church Hall, Roundhay, LS8 1JN (term-time only, indoors)
Tuesday  9:15am-9:45am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
Tuesday 10am-10:30am (Pre-school)
 
St Edmunds Church Hall, Roundhay, LS8 1JN (term-time only, indoors)
Wednesday 9:15am-9:45am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
Wednesday 10am-10:30am (Pre-school)
Wednesday 10:45am-11:15am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
 
Roundhay Parochial Hall, Roundhay, LS8 4AB (term-time only, indoors)
Thursday 9:15am-9:45am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
Thursday 10am-10:30am (Pre-school)
Thursday 10:45am-11:15am (Pre-school)
 
Roundhay Parochial Hall, Roundhay, LS8 4AB (term-time only, indoors)
Friday 9:15am-9:45am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
Friday 10am-10:30am (Pre-school)
Friday 10:45am-11:15am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
 
To book a free taster session please tap the link below to be taken to our website. On there you will find a booking form to fill out to choose the session you’d like to try: https://foot-techacademy.co.uk/first-touch/

 


07808 644 419
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Book sessions here, filling out which session you would like to attend and we will get back in touch to confirm your taster session

Water confidence builds life confidence.

Our leading swim programme has been developed to build water confidence and skills throughout your little one’s first five years. We work closely with Swim England, the national governing body for swimming, and we’ve woven their learn to swim framework through our programme. You’ll love nothing more than seeing their progression as your little one moves from fun floating, kicking and splashing to swimming independently.

And not only will your little one develop key aquatic skills, but we’ll also give them the knowledge to keep themselves safe. By the end of their journey, your child will be able to independently swim to the side and climb out to safety, wherever they are.

You can be safe in the knowledge that you’re learning from the best. Our teachers are the only ones who can hold Swim England’s Level 3 qualification, the highest that can be achieved. And they’re the most passionate around, there to guide you at every stroke of your little one’s journey. Because the more confident they are in the water, the more confident they’ll be out of it too.

So what are you waiting for? When they’re ready, we’re ready.

If you have any questions, want to know more or to get your little one signed up, just get in touch.

 

Leeds City Hilton, Neville Road, Leeds, LS1 4BX  – Monday 10.15am-11.15am & Tuesday 1.15pm-2.45pm
 
Pennyfield School, Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QD  – Monday 3.45pm-5.15pm & Thursday 3.45pm-5.15pm
 
Moorlands School, Fox Hill Drive, Weetwood Lane, Leeds, LS16 5PF  – Monday 1.00pm-2.00pm, Friday 9.30am-12.00pm, Saturday 9.00am-5.30pm
 
Temple Moor School, Field End Grove, Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 0PT  – Wednesday 4.00pm-6.00pm
 
Green Meadows School, Bradford Road, Guiseley, LS20 8PP  – Tuesday 3.45pm-5.15pm
 
Nuffield Health Guiseley, Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8LY  – Monday 10.30am-12.30pm, Wednesday 10.30am-12.00pm, Friday 10.30am-12.30pm

01943 862802
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Award-winning, fun and informal dance classes for boys and girls aged 18 months to 6 years.

With a real focus on learning through play, the babyballet® syllabus fits within the UK Government’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Our imaginative classes provide the opportunity for young children to learn and develop a number of key skills such as coordination, balance, counting and colour recognition as well as social skills such as sharing and turn-taking, all within a fun and positive environment! Using a range of props as well as our famous Teddy and Twinkle bears, our experienced teachers aim to instil confidence and a joy for dancing in all of our children!

Tinies (18 months – 3 years)

Movers (3-4 years)

Tappers (age 3+)

Groovers (4.5 – 6 years)

Mondays @ Peace Dance Academy, Yeadon

Tuesdays @ Alwoodley Community Association

Wednesdays@ Alwoodley Community Association

Fridays @Peace Dance Academy, Yeadon and St Barnabas, Alwoodley

Saturdays @Alwoodley Community Association and the Mercure Parkway Hotel (Bramhope) and at Trinity Church Rawdon

To view our detailed timetable or book a three week trial please visit our website: https://babyballet.co.uk/babyballet-school/leeds-north/ or email Miss Laura on: leedsnorth@babyballet.co.uk

We would love for you to come and join the fun!


07915 927267
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Our theatre school is a friendly, fun and dynamic place to be, your child will be encouraged to play a major part in the creative process contributing ideas and making decisions about their work. Your child’s voice is important to us, including the shy and the confident alike, we will help you to build their confidence and character for whatever career the future holds. At Northern Arts Factory we are far removed from any notions of stardom or celebrity, your child’s happiness is at the heart of what we do.

Dance Classes consist of technique classes developing core physical skills, strength, stamina, flexibility and co-ordination. A range of dance styles will be explored including: contemporary, street, jazz and musical theatre.

Drama Classes consist of workshops to develop communication skills, co-operation, concentration and memory. A range of genres will be explored including: mime, improvisation, script, musical theatre and devising.

Mini Drama Classes take children on a weekly adventure to a magical land developing their imagination and nurturing creativity. Using puppetry, movement, music, mime and vocal exercises children develop their communication, listening and physical skills whilst being entertained and having lots of sensory fun! (Saturdays, Pre-School)

BOOK ONTO A CLASS HERE


07747 105 277 or 07590 820 920
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Professional Football Coaching for Beginner to Elite Children Ages 4-13

The saying goes that you’ve not been to a kid’s football class until you’ve been to Catalan! We get kids of all levels to fall in love and stay in love with football through our inspiring weekly classes and holiday camps. We operate with small class sizes and professional coaching with plenty of 1-1 time available for when children need that little bit extra.

Expect to see inspiring activities and an exceptional level of teaching, all in a warm and friendly family atmosphere.

Monday: 4.30pm Messi Mondays Ages 7-11 & 5.45pm Ages 7-9 | 6 Classes

Tuesday: 4.30pm Ages 5-8 & 5.45pm Ages 7-9 | 6 Classes

Wednesday: 4.30pm, 5.00pm, 5.45pm & 6pm | 6 Classes Ages 4-12

Thursday: 4.30pm, 5.00pm, 5.30pm & 6.00pm Maestros | 6 Classes Ages 6-12

Friday: 4.30pm & 6.00pm Maestros | 8 Classes Ages 5-13

Saturday: 9.30am, 10.30am, 12.00pm & 1.30pm | 24 Classes Ages 4-14

Find Us: Catalan Soccer, Goals Leeds, Redcote Lane, Leeds LS4 2AW.

To find out more or book a space please visit www.catalansoccer.com.


07378342588
inbox@catalansoccer.com
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The Little Gym of Leeds offers progressively structured classes and a positive learning environment to create opportunities for your child to try new things and build self-confidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to ear. Trained instructors nurture happy, confident kids through a range of classes like parent/child classes and gymnastics, plus fun extras like parties, camps and more.

For children 4 months- 12 years old.

2022-2023 Class Schedule

 

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Unit H, Moor Allerton Centre, LS17 5NY


0113 3359915
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Babyballet East Leeds & Tadcaster

Bringing the magic of babyballet classes to children in the East Leeds & Tadcaster area.

Our preschool dance and ballet syllabus offers four stages of ballet dance classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years, plus a tap class for children over 3 years.

Venues: Colton Methodist Church, Colton, St Mary’s Church, Garforth, & Riley Smith Hall, Tadcaster.

Contact Miss Lea to enquire on 07856560252

Ballet & Boogie at Elevations Academy Leeds

Ballet & Boogie is the PERFECT class to introduce your pre-schooler to the wonderful world of dance.
Basic ballet technique coupled with ‘fun’ modern dance, this session is lively, but structured, developing those all-important physical skills as well as encourgaing creativity, expression and confidence.

Book and find out more on our website www.elevationsleeds.com

Big Red Curtain Stage School

Big Red Curtain is a local independent performing arts school and casting agency, with over 20years of industry experience and specialises in high quality tuition of music, drama and dance for 6 to 18 year olds. They also provide early years classes for ages 3-6yrs.

Classes run on Saturdays.

Boston Spa Village Hall, 199 High Street, Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, LS23 6AA. Tel: 0113 2822186 / 07977235331

Bikeability

Bikeability is ‘cycling proficiency’ for the 21st century, designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today’s roads.

To book call 07504 282133

Bubbles Swim School

A swim school with over 30 years experience, offering swimming lessons for children aged 3 and a half upwards and now also Parent and Toddler classes for children aged 2 – 4 years. Fully qualified, water-based instructors. Small swim classes.

For more information or to book a place please contact info@bubblesswimschoolleeds.co.uk

Dads & Little’Uns Headingley

Saturdays. 9.45 – 11:15 am. Once a month

Community playgroup for dads and 0-5s in Headingley, meeting about once a month on a Saturday.
Toys, free-play, craft & snacks for kids, coffee & sausage sandwiches for Dads!

Find us on Facebook to check dates.

St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Road, Headingley

Dancebugs

Dancebugs is a great introduction to dance, using stories and imagination the children learn fundamental skills. Balance, co-ordination and rhythm are all learnt in a fun based class. The class is a stepping stone to all other types of dance e.g ballet, tap and street dance.

Age range is from 3 to school age. First class is a free trial. Firtree Lane, Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds LS17 3EU.

Dancebugs

Dancebugs is a great introduction to dance, using stories and imagination the children learn fundamental skills. Balance, co-ordination and rhythm are all learnt in a fun based class.

Age range is from 3 to school age. First class is a free trial.

Friday, Saturday

Firtree Lane, Harrogate Road,  LS17 3EU. Tel: 0113 2950126

Deborah Coultish School of Dance

A friendly fun dance school offering expert tuition in ballet, tap, modern, advanced pointe and commercial dance.  Children taught from age 2 upwards.  Believe that all students, irrespective of initial ability, should be given the opportunity to grow and develop.

Classes run: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday at Alwoodley Park Methodist Church Hall.

Tel: 0113 217 6873

Diddly Oms Baby and Children’s Yoga

Introduce your little one to the wonderful world of yoga!

Babies 12 weeks +

-Tuesday 1.30-2.30 We Are Wellness, Headingley

-Thursday 11-11.45 Horsforth Library

Toddlers 8 months – 4 years

-Friday 10.30-11.15 Horsforth

Kids 4 – 10 years

-Thursday 4.15-5 Bramley Baths

Families (monthly) 3-10 years

-Saturday 10-11 Horsforth

 Contact Helen 07764963312 / info@diddlyoms.co.uk

Five Star Sports Sporty Tots

Sporty Tots classes are for ALL pre-school children aged 2-5 years old. Weekly sessions are built around attainable targets which encourage your child to improve their sports techniques and develop their motor skills within a pressure free environment. We believe children learn best with a smile on their face so every session is packed full with positivity and laughter to encourage the development of their social skills too.

Classes run Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

email: fivestarsports@outlook.com or tel: 07950 098 766

Flex Dance Inc

Join Flex dance musical theatre and street dance sessions for children across Leeds. Our mission is to get everyone involved in dance as a means to keeping fit & healthy, our ethos is making friendships, building confidence & most importantly having fun!

Aged 4-11 years.

Contact Steph to book your free trial 07500618613

Follifoot Park Riding Centre

Offer riding tuition catering for all standards from absolute beginners to advanced riders. Children’s Lessons, Own a PONY Days, Children’s Holiday Activities, Parties, Pony days / Pony Camps

Children can now start at the age of 3 years old on our newcomer half hour classes in the arena.

Follifoot Park Riding Centre, Pannal Road, Follifoot, Harrogate, HG3 1DL Tel: 01423 870372/ 07786168165

 

Forest Cub Adventures (Silverwood Adventures)

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday* 9:30-11:11am. Saturdays 9.30-11am

Located at Meanwood Valley Farm. Den building, mud kitchen cooking, child led play in a private area, nature investigation, hot chocolate, toasted marshmallows. Welcome children with SEND.

Under 5s. £6 per child per session (Birth to 5 months pay as you feel).

Open most school holidays and bank holidaysBooking is essential* – one off experiences available upon request – contact Sarah on 07584657008 or at silverwoodadventures@yahoo.com

*Friday’s tend to book up fast*

Gymnastics YMCA Leeds

YMCA Lawnswood offers Gymnastics and Tumbling classes from 3+. Classes include: 3-4 Years Gymnique, general gymnastics 4-6years and 7+ and Tumbling classes from 7+

Classes run: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Tel: 0113 261 2484 or email: info@ymcaleeds.org.uk for more info

YMCA Leeds: Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 6HQ.

I Want To Ride My Bike – Magic Hour

As a National Standard, British Cycling accredited Instructor for Bikeability Levels 1, 2 and 3 I can get anyone riding in a fun and friendly way. I am also a Qualified HSBC UK/British Cycling Level 1 Ride Leader… and also being a British Cycling Level 2 Coach also helps… with plenty of tricks and resources up my sleeve.

I can get your little ones started on a life of two wheeled fun and adventures from mastering balance bikes to proper pedalling to school or for weekend exploring. If they are already riding and need to brush up on their skills/got a new bike, then an hours 1:1 tuition is perfect too.

I’m fully insured through British Cycling, a qualified Emergency First Aider and have a full and complete Enhanced DBS certificate.

Please visit www.iwanttoridemybike.co.uk/the-1-1-magic-hour/ for more information.

Junior Kitchen

Junior Kitchen teach, make, bake and decorate with children to create fun but educational cooking workshops.

Junior Kitchen is Open for Bookings: Parties, Tots, One on One, Weekend Baking, Schools, Clubs, Team Building, Cooking Lessons, Baking Lessons. Or Pop in midweek for a Coffee & Cake at the new Bakery and cake stand.

All bookings can be made via website: www.juniorkitchen.co.uk

1D Albion Street, Morley, LS27 8DT. 0113 253 7161

Kidslingo Pudsey and Leeds West

Fun French and Spanish classes for children aged 0 – 11 years old in venues, nurseries, schools and private homes. Using Makaton, games, stories, drama and songs we inspire little ones to love languages.

Saturday: Popalong, Stanningley, LS28 6AT

Tel: 07872 344296

Kirkstall Valley Woodchips

Kirkstall Valley Woodchips is an outdoor group where 3-6 year olds can learn all about nature in a hands on way through exploration and outdoor activities. The group meets on Saturdays at 10:30am at Victoria Park Grove Pocket Park (Lilac Pocket Park, Victoria Park Grove, Leeds, LS5 3DR).

For more information contact at  kirkstallvalleywoodcraft@gmail.com

LittleLions-Rugby

LittleLions-Rugby is a fun play programme based on non-contact sports skills for girls and boys aged 2.5 – 7 years.  The programme encompasses rugby specific skills such as running with the ball, kicking and catching, finding space and scoring a try, developing basic core motor and social skills within a team environment.

Email info@littlelions-rugby.co.uk

My Spanish Club

Spanish classes for children of all ages.

9.15 to 10.00 for younger children

10.15 to 11.00 for older children

Saturday: Oakwood Church

Tel 0747 416 5473

 

Neptunes Swimming School

Offer swimming lessons which are fun and give your children confidence in the water. Groups of 3 and 4 with water based instructors. Intensive courses available in school holidays

Saturday: Moorlands School, Headingley

Sunday: The Grammar School, Alwoodley

Telephone: 0113 414 4975/ 0778 2251970 / 0794 0917799

North Leeds Music Centre

COVID Update: there may be timetable changes owing to COVID. Contact for further information

North Leeds Music Centre runs over 50 different music classes and ensembles for children and adults on Saturday mornings. Activities range from early years and toddler groups to advanced senior orchestras, and everything in between!

Saturday: (term time only) at Allerton C of E Primary School
Tel: 07545 603957

Northern Ballet Academy

Classes for children

These fun-filled classes accompanied by live music are the perfect introduction to the basics of dance. Children are encouraged to express themselves through dance and music and build on their natural ability. There is a clear progression route through our children’s classes to our classes for young people.

Mini Movers: Ages 18 months – 3 years* *With accompanying adult

Moving Minis: Ages 3 – 4

Creative Movement: Ages 4 – 6

Pre-Ballet: Ages 6 – 8

Classes for young people

Our classes for young people are accompanied by live music and develop each dancer’s technical ability whilst enhancing their presentation skills and musicality.

Ballet: Ages 8 – 16

Pointe Work

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.

Northern Ballet – Age 3 to 8 years

These fun-filled classes accompanied by live music are the perfect introduction to the basics of dance. Children are encouraged to express themselves through dance and music and build on their natural ability.

Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, LS2 7PA. Contact 0113 220 8000 for details.

Parent & Toddler Sessions at Gravity Active Entertainment Leeds

Gravity is for everyone, young and old! We have our dedicated Parent & Toddler sessions for any little ones aged 18 months- under 5.

These sessions are the perfect way to introduce your little one to the world of trampolines in a safe and fun way. We run multiple of these sessions throughout the week; all toddlers will have full use of our park without any big kids running around. We wanted to create a wider and safe space for toddlers to learn, build confidence, socialise with other children, and most importantly have fun.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Kirkstall Rd, Leeds LS4 2DG

Pauline Quirke Academy (PQA)

PQA is a weekend performing arts Academy providing tuition for children and young people from 4-18 years. Students spend three hours with us, rotating through hour-long sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television. Students are split into groups according to their age and are taught by specialist teachers.

Saturday

Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Lane, Calverley, Bradford, BD10 0NR. Tel: 07936 271868

Temple Moor High School, Field End Grove, Selby Road, LS15 0PT . Tel: 07751 085292

Free call 0800 531 6282

Pisces Swimming School

Offer a high standard of swimming tuition in a safe environment for children of all abilities from 4yrs. Aim is to produce confident, safe swimmers with the skills required to enjoy water based activities.

Lessons at The Grammar School, Leeds run on Saturdays (Term time)Email: info@piscesswimschool.co.uk

Rory’s Tiger Club at Leeds City Museum

Join Rory the Tiger on a Saturday morning for different free craft activities.

Every week from 11am – 12.15pm.

Recommended age 5 to 11 years and families.

Leeds City Museum, Cookridge Street, Millennium Square, LS2 8BH. Tel: 0113 3785001

Saturday School with Phoenix Dance Theatre

Our popular Saturday classes are the ideal way to start the weekend. Whether it is the first step for an aspiring young dancer or the first time engaging with contemporary dance, we accompany our young participants on their journey.

The Saturday School programme invites children to have fun, develop and learn dancing techniques and encourages participants to get creative all while being supported by our leading dance practitioners.

From 3 years – 18 years.

Phoenix Dance Theatre, St Cecilia Street, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA

+44 (0)113 236 8130

Shadwell Junior Tennis Schedule

Junior coaching available for children 4-11 years, from afterschool club, mini tennis, performance sessions, coaching, social play and match practice.

Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Shadwell Tennis Courts, LS17 8JD. Tel: 07966987744

Socatots Football

SOCATOTS’ teach basic movement patterns, balance and motor coordination. Most importantly, we ensure that physical activity is fun. Everything we do is centred around helping children develop first as people, then as sports enthusiasts.

Thursday: Alwoodley

Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Roundhay

Friday: Headingley

Saturday: Calverley, Tadcaster

Sunday: Horsforth

Tel: 07910 329675

Stagecoach Horsforth

Early Stages (4-6) and Main Stages (6-18 years) where young people learn new skills in each of the complementary Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama.

Classes run at Horsforth School on Fridays and Saturdays.

Principal Heather Salvador. Tel: 07786 852751

Stagecoach Roundhay

Early Stages (4-6) and Main Stages (6-18 years) where young people learn new skills in each of the complementary Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama. Nurture the shy and apprehensive, until they find their feet and voice, whilst at the same time developing and channelling those with bundles of talent, confidence and energy.

Classes run at Roundhay School on Saturday and Parochial Hall on Wednesday.

Principal James Ford – BA (Hons) QTS. Tel: 0113 361 2393

Swimbrite

Learning to swim should be an enjoyable experience within a pleasant and safe environment. Swimbrite offers a wide variety of swimming lessons for all ages (from 6 months) and abilities operating the ASA’s National Plan.

Classes for all abilities:

Monday – Sunday at The Leeds Mercure Parkway Hotel

Monday – Sunday at Village Hotel Headingley

Wednesday and Thursday at Grammar School at Leeds

Friday and Sunday at Woodhouse Grove School, Calverley

Saturday afternoons The Forum, Quarry Hill, LS2 7UA

Tel: 0113 8411813

Tots FC

Tots FC is a unique football-specific play programme for pre-school children. Tots FC is split into 2 age categories:

Tiny Tots: 18 months – 3 years / Mighty Tots: 3 years – 5 years

Classes run at St Chad’s Parish Centre and St Edmunds Church Hall on Saturday mornings.

Find Tots FC on Facebook.

Warrior Factory Dragons

A not for profit club delivering professionally run martial arts classes. Their mission is to help each member reach their full potential as martial artists, while developing good character and promoting good health. Training for children, teens, adults and families. From 3+years.

Classes run Monday – Saturday

Unit B19-B20 Wira Business Park, West Park. Tel: 07917 006645

Yorkshire Dance

Saturday Superstars are weekly low cost dance classes for young people aged 0-16 in Leeds City Centre. We offer a range of dance styles and the chance to learn from professional dance artists in a friendly, safe and fun environment.

Parents & Tots Ages 0-4 (9.15-10.15am): A fun movement session to build your little one’s confidence to crawl, move, toddle and dance in a safe environment. This session is for families with babies and young children aged 0-4 (older siblings and non-crawlers are very welcome). Playful movement activities using a variety of props, music and obstacles to stimulate the senses. Parents and Tots is a great place to meet other young families, share ideas, experiences and memories together.

Ballet Ages 2-4 (9.15-10.15am): Introduction to ballet and dancing in a playful and fun environment.

Ballet Ages 4-6 (10.30-11.30am): Achieve basic ballet skills in a creative fun environment – fall in love with dancing.

Rhythm &Tap Ages 4-7 (10.30-11.30am): A fun-filled session with rhythm, tapping and play for ages 4 to 7. This energetic and upbeat class builds musicality and co-ordination allowing kids to learn tap skills in a creative and lively environment.

Creative Pop Ages 5-7 (11.30-12.30noon): A creative class for ages 5 to 7 fusing Pop music to get your body moving! We use funky Street with a twist of other Dance styles such as Jazz.

Street Styles Ages 5-7 (11.30-12.30 noon): A fun and dynamic class combining breakdance and streetdance. Includes hip hop – old skool (popping, locking, waving) and nu skool (krump, house and more) – a high energy, positively focused way into the funkiest moves on the street.

Ballet Ages 6-9 (12.30-1.30pm): Build on technique without the pressure of exams in this creative session.

Street Styles Ages 8 – 11 (1.30-2.30pm): A fun and dynamic class combining breakdance and streetdance. Includes hip hop – old skool (popping, locking, waving) and nu skool (krump, house and more) – a high energy, positively focused way into the funkiest moves on the street.

TEMPO Street Crew Ages 12-16 (2.45-4.15pm): TEMPO are a performance group for ages 12-16 based at Yorkshire Dance, learning streetdance and breakdance skills to take onto the stages of Yorkshire.

During the term each class works on a dance to perform as part of an informal sharing for parents at the end of term.

All staff are DBS checked and experienced in supporting young people with a wide range of backgrounds and ability levels. Are you new to Yorkshire Dance’s Saturday Superstars? Not sure which class is right for your child? Contact isobelmoloney@yorkshiredance.com to find out more and book a free taster session.

Yorkshire Dance 3 St Peter’s Buildings St Peter’s Square Leeds LS9 8AH

0113 243 8765

 

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