syllabus breakdown & structure

The Tiny Tots class focuses on providing a fun and engaging introduction to music, movement and rhythm. There is a strong emphasis on rhythm, moving to the beat and copying ‘actions’ and movement patterns. This is all done in a fun, imaginative and engaging way, using tools such as props, puppets, instruments, bubbles etc. The developmental stage of the children is paramount and every exercise is designed to work on developing early co-ordination, gross motor skills, imagination and copying skills, all wrapped up in a fun and imaginative way. The structure of the class is as follows;

The Baby Boppers class introduces the structure of a dance class in a fun and imaginative way. There is a strong emphasis on rhythm and moving to the beat. Exercises are often linked with shapes, colours or numbers, to enhance cognitive awareness and learning landmarks outlined in the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) guidelines. Children learn to follow instruction and develop gross motor skills further, such as walking and running at different speeds, galloping, jumping etc. Children submerge themselves in their imaginations in the storytime section and groove out in the Tot Bop Boogie, where even the grown ups get up and dance! At the end of the class the children get to chill out in the sensory cool down. The structure of the class is as follows;

The Funky Monkeys class establishes the dance class structure in a fun, funky and imaginative way. There is a focus on ‘school readiness’ in the content of the exercises, with frequent links to numbers, counting, shapes, colours, lefts and rights, and other learning landmarks outlined in the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) guidelines. Gross and fine motor skills are developed in line with the developmental stages of the age group with steps such as skipping, hopping, galloping and linking basic steps together. Rhythmical awareness is enhanced through the music section, where a particular dance/musical style is focused on (eg. Rock n roll, Charleston, hip hop etc.). Children become fully submerged in their imaginations in the storytime section and strut their stuff in the Tot Bop boogie, helping to enhance self awareness and self confidence. At the end of the class, the children chill out in the sensory cool down. The structure of the class is as follows;

The Groovy Movers class introduces more technique, steps and knowledge into the jazz class. Positions, arm lines and steps are developed and terminology is introduced. There is a fun, funky, imaginative and rhythmical focus throughout. Rhythmical awareness is enhanced through the music section, where a particular dance/musical style is focused on (eg. Rock n roll, Charleston, hip hop etc.). Children learn a choreographed routine in the storytime section, where they link steps together in an imaginative context. The Tot Bop boogie allows them to rock out at the end of the class, before cooling down with scarfs and a bit of self expression! The structure of the class is as follows;

Tot Bop Tap introduces the basics of tap, rhythm and musical awareness to children. Basic tap vocabulary is taught in an imaginative way and there is a strong focus on rhythm and counting throughout. Tap classes hugely enhance a child’s listening and attention skills, as they have to focus on the rhythmical patterns and then replicate them with their feet. Children develop their tap vocabulary and technical knowledge in a fun, imaginative way, through learning short routines and drills. The structure of the class is as follows;