How we build creativity and confidence at Tot Bop.
Discover how we build creativity and confidence during our Tot Bop dance classes.
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How Tot Bop Classes Help Your Child Get School Ready.
Learning to dance can benefit young children in ways that can contribute to their readiness for school. At Tot Bop, we have not only ensured our classes provide a varied, educational programme, but we’ve also ensured the syllabus we’ve created is underpinned with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework, laid out by the Government. This ensures that right from the offset, our classes are helping your child get school ready.
Why Repetition Is Important In Learning.
At Tot Bop, we believe learning through an element of repetition is vital in helping children learn. This is why we re-visit some exercises for a few weeks at a time. Find out why we take this approach, and how, in this blog.
What To Expect In A Tot Bop Holiday Class’
Find out about Tot Bop Holiday Class’, providing families in Leighton Buzzard with fun and engaging classes and workshops for during the school holidays.
What Is Tot Bop Online?
Discover Tot Bop Online – our colourful and vibrant, virtual equivalent to our in-person Tot Bop classes.
Why We Include A Music Section In Our Tot Bop Classes
Find out why we include a music section in our Tot Bop dance classes.
What to Expect in a Tot Bop Class
Discover all you need to know about Tot Bop dance classes for 1-9 year olds.
The Benefits of Learning to Dance at a Young Age
At Tot Bop, we are passionate about getting children moving to music and dancing because we recognise the huge benefits that come from dance and how it can help enhance your child’s development. I believe dance can help develop motor skills, improve balance and co-ordination, enhance imagination, develop rhythm and musical awareness, improve concentration, listening…
Tot Bop Live Classes FAQs.
Find out more about our Tot Bop Live classes via our collection of Frequently Asked Questions.
The Importance of Storytelling In Dance
When you think of ‘dance’ what do you think of? Ballet, musical theatre, contemporary dance, tap dance, cultural dance like Indian or African dance, Strictly Come Dancing?
There are so many examples of dance … have you ever noticed that within all those examples, there is an artistic purpose, an inspiration, or a reason for the dance’s conception. Sometimes it’s a story, sometimes it’s just a feeling or emotion. But why is that such an important part of dance?
New venues for Tot Bop Dance Classes
areas of Milton Keynes and Harpenden we are now able to offer 4 new local classes, all to be taught by our NEW amazingly talented Tot Bop dance teacher Sophie Burrows.
Why We Believe Every Little One Should Dance!
Earlier this month we were thrilled to be listed along side Joe Wicks in the John Lewis article ‘Things To Do With Kids At Home’ on the John Lewis website.
It was great to be recognised for providing ‘imaginative and fun filled’ classes to help keep little ones active. Of course, we believe every little one should dance! Why? Have you ever watched a toddler instinctively move to whatever music happens to be being played? It’s often surprisingly rhythmical! Bouncing, swaying, moving hips side to side, maybe a clap or a stamp of foot if you’re lucky. The sheer joy of instinctive dance can be mind blowing! No-one has told them to move like that or has shown them, they just do because that is what they feel like doing in that moment! And the joy it brings them is palpable.
How We Made Tot Bop Online
What a year 2020 has been! I’m writing this blog in the final month of what has definitely been an extraordinary year globally! COVID19 has had a huge impact all over the world and businesses, mine included, have been forced to adapt in order to survive. When COVID19 caused the first UK lockdown in March…
A Typical Tot Bop Day
Hello all! Sophie here, one of Tot Bop’s very proud teachers! How is everyone coping with this second lockdown? If your anything like me, I am feeling a little bit deflated and down! With stopping and starting again (ugh!) it has definitely made me realise how appreciative I am of being a part of Tot…
Keeping Tot Boppers Safe
It’s of great importance to all of us at Tot Bop that our Live Classes are carried out safely and completely compliant with Government guidelines, considering the strange old world we now find ourselves in due to the pandemic. I am so proud of the whole Tot Bop team for completing the ‘Infection Control and…
The Importance Of The Arts For Primary School Children.
With the Government announcing that when schools return in September they will be asked to focus on maths and English, it’s imperative to remember the importance of arts subjects and how they develop our children’s skills and emotional development. The arts; dance, drama, musical theatre, music, art and more. Learning these subjects at school, helps…
The Importance Of Keeping Little Ones Active In Lockdown
How are you coping in lockdown? 7 weeks in now and like many, we’re beginning to get itchy feet! As a parent of 2 young children (aged 7 and 4) we’ve had to keep a routine in order to provide some element of ‘normality’ to our days and ensure our children achieve some learning…
LATEST NEWS: Tot Bop Classes Are Online!
Tot Bop Online is well and truly launched! We are now 7 weeks into our online classes and they are going brilliantly! Thank you to our wonderful customers for giving such lovely feedback about your Tot Bop Online experience. Here are some of the lovely comments: ‘Tot Bop’s online platform is wonderful! The instrument…
‘Wash My Worries Away’ new dance craze!
Is your little one getting anxious about all the Coronavirus talk? Are you having a hard time explaining just why we are washing our hands about a hundred times a day?? We all know that hand washing is the most effective way of staying hygienic and preventing germs from spreading but how can we explain this…
We Are Hiring!
‘TOT BOP’ ARE LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED DANCE TEACHER FOR CLASSES IN HERTFORSHIRE/ BEDFORDSHIRE /BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AREA. Tot Bop are looking for a dance teacher to teach pre-school aged children and children up to the age of 7 modern/jazz classes and tap classes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings (term time only). This role fits…
Five shortcuts for finding ways to occupy your children
Keeping pre-school children busy can be tough; especially during the weekends and school holidays. With February half term approaching sooner than it should be, here’s my top 5 tips for keeping your children occupied with minimal screen time! Discover a hobby One of the best ways to keep children occupied and happy is to encourage…
Blog – A Day in the Life of Tot Bop.
Top Bop classes are available across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire; but what actually happens in a typical Tot Bop day? Come and join us on a Tuesday in Aylesbury…. Our day starts with our Tiny Tots class in Fairford Leys Church Hall. Tiny Tots classes are for 1-2 year olds looking to gain a fun…
Tot Bop Nominated for THREE Awards by The Family Network!
We are thrilled to announce that we have been nominated in 3 award categories for The Family Network Business Recognition Awards! We’ve been nominated for: Business Mum of the Year (Rachel Kenning; Tot Bop owner) Business Growth of the Year (Tot Bop) Small Business of the Year (Tot Bop) Nominations close for entry on the…
adult jazz dance classes
Calling all Tot Bop Mamas! You asked (and asked) and we are now very happy to announce the start of Tot Bop Mama – jazz dance classes for adults in Leighton Buzzard. Classes will take place at St Leonard’s Church Hall in Heath & Reach on Wednesday evenings (in term time only) at 8pm. You…
berkhamsted and tring dance classes
Top Bop children’s dance classes are now in Berkhamsted and Tring! Starting this September we are launching our fun jazz dance classes in Berkhamsted on Wednesday mornings at Berkhamsted Cricket Club and on Thursday mornings at Nora Grace Hall in Tring. If you’d like your child to attend you can use our online booking forms…
Teach for us!
We are currently recruiting for a new teacher to join the Tot Bop team! The right candidate needs to hold dance teaching qualifications, have experience working with young children, be bright, bubbly, energetic and engaging! If you think you have what it takes and would like to apply then please e-mail a CV and cover…
FREE TASTER MORNING!
We are offering a FREE OF CHARGE taster morning to come and try out our classes. When & Where? At the Marian Community Hall, Dunstable LU6 1NY on Wednesday 18th October 2017. 9.25-9.55am – Tiny Tots (Age 1-2) 10.05-10.35am – Baby Boppers (Age 2-3.5) 10.45-11.30am – Funky Monkeys (Age 3.5-5) To book a place, please…
Leighton Buzzard & Dunstable Jazz Dance Class Booking Is Now Live!
Booking for September classes is now LIVE! We are proud to be launching brand new classes in brand new venues! Our new Tiny Tots class is suitable for teeny movers aged 1-2 and our new Groovy Movers class is suitable for those older groovsters aged 5-7! Classes are now available at the Marian Community Hall,…