Classes for Under 5s in W9
Classes for Babies, Toddlers and more.
Please call ahead or visit websites to confirm details.
Baby Massage
Baby Massage – new course
Starting Thursday 12 April 2012 (5 week course)
11am-12.15pm from newborn
at Izzy Jones, 348 Kilburn Lane, W9 3EF
£65 for full course including oils
Contact Jo on 07740594114 or email joanna@massage-4-life.com
Queen’s Park Massage
Sara Wolverson
Massage Therapist, ITEC, BTEC, APNT, CIMI
079 4325 8540
Sara is currently on maternity leave.
Baby Massage at St. Mary’s!
Talk to your midwife to get information on these. Kate, who does the antenatal classes at St Mary’s does these free classes. You must wait till your baby is born to sign up, but places go quickly so do not delay.
Dance & Movement
Maida Vale Ballet School
Accredited by the Council for Dance Education and Training
Ballet Classes for children from 3 years in the Dance Studio, Paddington Recreation Ground.
Tuesdays (term-time):
4:00 – 4:30 Babies (3-4 years)
4:30 – 5:00 Pre-Primary (4-5 years)
5:00 – 5:30 Primary (5-6 years)
5:00 – 6:00 Grade 1 (6-7 years)
6:00 – 6.30 Tap (5-7 years)
Classes cost £6 (£10 if taking both ballet and tap)
For information please call:
Bridget Hearne-Saliba ARAD Dip PDTC RAD RTS
0208 992 6891
07771 905 226
BabyBop Dance Workshop
Paddington Recreational Ground Pavilion – Community Room
Classes are at 3.45pm on Wednesdays and 9.45am and 10.45am on Fridays.
Email: katie@baby-bop.co.uk
or call: 07967321504
Baby Bop is a new and exciting dance class for preschool boys and girls from 2 years. We look at many styles of dance from latin and country to hip hop and disco and to make our classes fun for both parent and child we only play the coolest music in town. Baby Bopper’s will bebop-a- lula down to soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, 70′s disco and some good old rock and roll. Dance is a great way to improve co ordination, flexibility, posture, gross motor skills, confidence and social skills, as well as having lots of fun.
Free trial classes are available.
Bluebirds Ballet School
Bluebirds Ballet in W9 offers classes for children aged 18 months
and above. For toddlers and pre-schoolers, we offer the
magical world of Melody Bear where the joys of dancing
and singing come together in a new adventure every
week. For children five years and above we offer the
Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus.
TIMETABLE
Monday
10.00am Little Bear Feet (18mths-2.5yrs)
10.35am Melody Bear (2.5-4yrs)
3.30ppm Little Bear Feet (18mths-2.5yrs)
4.05pm Melody Bear (2.5-4yrs)
4.35pm Royal Academy of Dance Primary (5-6yrs)
5.30pm Royal Academy of Dance Grade 2 (8-9yrs)
Tuesday
10.00am Little Bear Feet (18mths-2.5yrs) (Kensal Rise)
10.35am Melody Bear (2.5-4yrs) (Kensal Rise)
3.30ppm Little Bear Feet (18mths-2.5yrs)
4.05pm Melody Bear (2.5-4yrs)
4.40pm Royal Academy of Dance Grade 1 (6-7yrs)
5.30pm Royal Academy of Dance Grade 3 (7-8yrs)
Friday
10.00am Little Bear Feet (18mths-2.5yrs)
10.35am Melody Bear (2.5-4yrs)
3.30ppm Little Bear Feet (18mths-2.5yrs)
4.05pm Melody Bear (2.5-4yrs)
4.35pm My First Ballet (4-5yrs)
5.30pm Royal Academy of Dance Grade 3 (9-10yrs)
Saturday
9.30am Little Bear Feet (18mths-2.5yrs)
10.05am Melody Bear (2.5-4yrs)
Principal: Emma McMahon RAD, RTS CBTS
call 07515522792 or email emma@bluebirdsballetschool.com
Classes are at the Fernhead Methodist Church (Corner of Fernhead and Croxley), W9 3EA. There are two classes that are marked Kensal Rise and those are at the Special Yoga Centre, 2a Wrentham Avenue, NW10 3HA.
Dance Fusion
Classes in all sorts of dance at Paddington Recreation Ground and Little Venice Sports Centre.
Sarah offers a free trial class as well as a 25% discount to members of the Paddington Recreation Ground and Little Venice Sports Centre.
Regal Ballet
Regal Ballet has classes on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in St John’s Wood, held at St Christina’s School, Church of Our Lady and the Baptist Church. Classes start from 18 months which is a mums and babies class, great fun for all involved! Regal Ballet offers lessons from babies to 9 years old . Also adult ballet on Wednesday and Friday! A great way to get in shape and meet other fantastic mum’s from the area!
07704 290479
Creative Contemporary Dance Classes for 3-8 year olds
by Mala CHERGA Theatre
An imaginative approach to dance which develops confidence, creativity and musicality.
Through our classes children develop confidence, creativity, musicality and listening skills, improve their concentration and co-ordination, make new friends and have fun.
Children work with experienced teachers, also professional dancers and choreographers, from Mala CHERGA Theatre in a safe and friendly environment with children’s development at the heart of our activities. With energetic games, magical stories, wide variety of music and other stimuli, our classes provide a unique learning experience that inspires and encourages.
Classes are run on:
Tuesdays at the Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL (for residents living near the Centre)
4.00-4.45pm – 3-5 year olds
4.45-5.45pm – 6-8 year olds
Wednesdays at New York Pilates Studio, 43-47 Lonsdale Road, NW6 6RA
4.10-4.55pm – 3-5 year olds
5.00-6.00pm – 6-8 year olds
For more info & enrolments, contact Mala CHERGA Theatre via email: creativedance@hotmail.co.uk or call 0795 738 4591.
Suzanne Zalcman School of Ballet
33 Abbey Rd, London, NW8 0AT
Tel: 07929 58688
Tippy Toes Ballet
Studio one, Porchester Centre, Queensway, Bayswater, London, W2 5HS – 07500 739274.
Classes for 2.5 to 6 year olds every Wednesday afternoon during term time.
Complimentary trial class.
Diddidance
Diddi Dance is a funky pre-school dance class for girls and boys. At Diddi Dance we realise and encourage endless enthusiasm and energy in an action packed, full of fun 45 minute dance class. Using various dancing games and exercises, bells, hoops and dance ribbons to our own funky pop songs your little one not only improves their rhythm and coordination but also social and gross motor skills. We also look at different dance styles every half term from salsa and hip hop to country and disco. Classes are suitable for children aged between 18 months – 4 years and run through school holidays:
Thursdays 10am and 11am at the Alice House in Queens Park.
Wednesdays 10am, 3.30pm and 4.30pm at the Special Yoga Centre in Kensal Rise.
Every 2nd Saturday of the month 3.30pm at Gracelands Yard in Kensal Rise.
Contact Gina for more details and booking: gina.field@diddidance.com / Tel. 07426 009179
Creative Movements
Huggle in Swiss Cottage, Thursday at 4pm (3-5 years old), £13 per session.
There are also classes in Hampstead, Primrose Hill and Notting Hill.
Holiday Workshops (2-9 years old) during half term breaks and school holidays. Their SUMMER WORKSHOPS are now listed with all the details. So many to choose from so take a look! NOTE: If you book Summer Workshops before the 30th of June, there is a 10% discount. All workshops include art work, prop making and a final performance on the last day. Age groups are only suggestions, please contact them if you think your child may be suited to a workshop that does not match their exact age.
Latino Bambino
“Salsa Fun for Baby and Mum!” dance classes
Latino Bambino specialises in lively and unique Salsa / fitness classes for new mothers with their babies as well as pre-school children.
Classes are on Thursdays at Huggle in Swiss Cottage, NW3 3NT
Salsa Babies Class (6 weeks-12 months), Thursdays, 11.30am-12.15pm, £10 per session. Baby carrier required for this class.
Toddler Class (9 months-4 years), Thursdays, 10.30-11.15am, £8 per session.
Reserve your spot via email: info@latinobambino.co.uk or call Urska on 07961 838 349.
Gymboree
O2 Centre 255 Finchley Road NW3 6LU
020 7794 8719
and
Whiteleys, Queensway W2
020 7794 8719
Tumble Tots
Liberal Jewish Synagogue
28 St John’s Wood Road
NW8 7HA
020 8381 6585
The Little Gym – Westfield has different classes every week and is good once babies can sit or crawl. Check for older classes too! There is a SUMMER PROGRAMME.
08515 214 693
Zumba Sandra
In addition to her adults only classes, Zumba Sandra does some classes aimed at children.
Language
Club Petit Pierrot
Offers fun French lessons in St John’s Wood/Maida Vale, Swiss Cottage and Notting Hill. Classes start with children from 8 months old (Parent and Toddler groups) and go up to 8 years old, and they now offer new bilingual classes in St John’s Wood/Maida Vale on Thursdays and Saturdays. Ask about the Summer Holiday Club. There are also two classes for adults with a supervised Play session for your child, which takes place at the same time. They can even organise mini-group lessons at your home. Small groups, excellent results, native French teachers. Highly recommended by BBC, Daily Telegraph and Time Out. *FREE trial lesson*
Tel: 020 7385 5565
E-mail: admincpp@btconnect.com
Italiano Per Te
Federica can organise one-to-one, group lessons and workshops for children from the age of 3. During workshops, they cook with the children in Italian, read books and set up plays. She will also be happy to set up lessons for adults.
Please contact her for further details: federica@italianoperte.com
Joy Mandarin Club
Tuesdays, 9.30am, 2-3 years, Huggle in Swiss Cottage, £9 per session
Fridays, 9.30am, 1-2 years, Huggle in Swiss Cottage, £6 per session
To register call 07809 681 111
Russian for Kids
Saturdays, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1-3 years, Huggle in Swiss Cottage, £15 per session
To register call 07793 956 199
Sports
KiddiKicks
As soon as you can walk you can play football.
Classes from 18m+
Nearby venues include St Mark’s Church Hall, Hamilton Terrace, NW8 and St Augustine’s Sports Centre, Oxford Road, NW6 5SN
020 7937 7965 / 0845 602 8276
info@kiddikicks.co.uk
Little Kickers Football
St Johns Wood – Church of Our Lady, 54 Lodge Road, NW8 8LA (car park spaces available)
Little Venice Sports Centre – Call or email for schedule and availability
Hotline: 0207 348 0121 or email: rrf@littlekickers.co.uk
Tae Kwon Do
St Marks Church Abercorn Place
NW8 8LA
Toddler Tennis at Pad Rec
There are several classes for under 5′s on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and as long as it’s not dangerous to be on the court, these actually take place on court 7. Discount is available with Westminster ResCard.
Toddler Football at Pad Rec (2-4 years)
(Sessions will be held indoors if required)
Toddler Tennis at Little Venice Sports Centre
07789280030
Call for more information and to confirm times.
3-4 years Tuesday 3:45
5-7 years Tuesday 4:15
Toddler Wed/Thurs 10:30, 11, 3 and 4pm
Martial Arts at Little Venice Sports Centre
Saturdays 10:30 4+
Little Dragons
The program is designed specifically with children in mind and enables children as young as 4 years to train in Martial Arts. This system has been developed by senior Martial Arts instructors who have worked in conjunction with teachers form the education system within the UK. This also sits nicely alongside government guidelines.
Music
Baby Sensory
Newborn-13 months
Unique sensory development experience for your baby.
Queens Park – Wednesdays at 9.30am
St Anne’s & St Andrew’s Church, 125 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6RG
Swiss Cottage – Wednesdays at 2.00 and 3.00pm, Fridays at 3.00pm
Huggle, 8-10 Winchester Road, London, NW3 3NT
In September, there will be a Baby Sensory class at the Alice House in Queens Park.
Contact Waiyee for more information and booking at hampstead@babysensory.co.uk or 07956 160421.
Sing and Sign
This course you will help your baby develop communication skills With signing.
Babies use all kinds of signs And gestures as a natural part Of learning to talk.
You can introduce some Extra gestures like ‘milk, more, Change nappy or tired…’
Versha teaches her fun and popular Sing and Sign classes across North London, and continues her classes here at Gracelands Yard.
Versha will be teaching at the Alice House in Queen’s Park from the 21st of September on Wednesdays. Bookings are being accepted now.
For further enquiries email versha@singandsign.co.uk or contact Versha on 07742 818 140.
Mini Mozart at Maida Centre
A music group for under 3s.
Maida Centre
221 Lanark Road W9
Mondays 9:15 – 10:00am / 10:00 – 11:00am
Mini P’s
Mansergh Club
26 Hill Road
NW8 9QG
020 7691 4822
With a range of lively activities formulated to engage the attention of the whole group, Mini Ps is more than just another music-based session.
School of Rock-A-Bye Babies
Mondays at The Alice House Queen’s Park NW6 6NJ
Tuesdays at St Marks Church, NW8 8LA
Wednesdays at Paddington Rec, W9
•Rock and Roll Pre-School (2-4 yrs)
•New Kids on the Rock (15 months – 2 yrs / confident walkers)
•Toddling Wilburys (9-15 months / beginner movers to beginner walkers)
•Baby City Rollers (birth – 9 months / pre-mobile babies)
Everyone can try their first class for FREE (provided there is space available). Each class is capped at a maximum of 15 children.
07702 815 080
email: info@schoolofrockabyebabies.com
I have recently joined Maida vale mums group.Thank you for the email, may I suggest an excellent class which is worth a mention on the weekly listings. It’s called Mabel’s Monster’s Music and it is held every Wednesday from 10.15am to 11.00am in the hall at the back of St.Mark’s Church on Hamilton Terrace, St. John’s Wood.
I used to take my baby girl there last year and she absolutely loved it.
It is music and interactive play for “Minor Monster’s” -under 2′s. Children are all given there own instruments to play with and the class is really well organised generally with about 15 children per class. The girl who organises it is fantastic and all the little ones love her. I love that my daughter always falls into a deep, contented sleep straight afterwards!
Mabel’s Monsters
Wednesdays 10am and 10.45am at St Peter’s Church, Elgin Avenue. 1pm and 1.45pm at St Marks Church Hall, Abercorn Place
Contact Cate@mabelsmonsters.com / Tel. 07931 973650
Muzsika
St Johns Wood, NW8 NW8 7HA
Tel: 020 7794 4848
Email: MuzsikaLondon@aol.com
Chamber Tots
Music classes for toddlers. Maida Vale Mums love this and the 98 bus goes very close to Wigmore Hall.
Swimming
Aquababies
Has a couple nearby locations (Kensington Leisure Centre and Marble Arch). Great for giving you and your baby confidence in the water. 5-week terms all year round. They also run Parent and Baby Aqua – a workout class for parents and children up to 3 years-old.
Waterbabies
You’ll find that a Water Babies course is very different to traditional swimming lessons. With the main emphasis on having fun, the course is also highly structured, with a carefully designed, progressive lesson plan for each of the 40 weeks.
“I take my son to is at Bayswater (they use the hydropool at the Westminster Centre for Independent Living). it’s just over the canal and under the Westway so walking distance!” -Nellie
Swimming Nature
“I took my son for Swimming Nature classes when he was 6 months and he absolutely loved it. Even when he is in the bath, he tries to swim so it definitely made an impression on him, he is 2 now.They meet at various venues in London, however the closes to us is at Courtneys Porchester Centre. They also have a buggy park for parents which is quite useful.” -Tomi
Don’t forget to tell them about your Westminster ResCard for a discount.
Camden Swiss Cottage Swimming Club
07974 5540
Little Dippers
0870 758 0302
Cygnets Baby Swim School
A quick number 6 or 187 bus ride away in NW10. Call the office at 020 8840 3010 or their mobile 007742 573 099. Email karenbensonh2o@hotmail.com
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Thanks. I live in Holborn and found this very helpful as i’m looking for swimming lessons for my 3 year old. I will also look into the other info. that you provided
Once again, Thank you
Hi
Does anyone have contact details for the Tae Kwon Do classes in St.Mark’s Church, Abercorn Place?
Thanks
Anyone know of swim classes for toddlers on Wednesdays? I have contacted all of the above suggestions, and all classes in the vicinity seem to fall on Tuesdays!
Anne Hawley does a toddler class on Wednesdays. It’s at the St Giles Hotel (Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street). We do her class on Sunday morning at the Seymour Leisure Centre.
Am not sure this is the right place for this?! But does anyone know of any first aid training in the area? Thanks!
In response to first aid question: I am aware of two places that offer such courses – Red Cross and St John Ambulance. Google their sites, follow links to training courses, they have multiple kinds. A friend went to the St Johns one somewhere further, was happy. I think location does not matter, look at course content..
Good luck!
Hi Micol,
I did a good two hour course in Finchley Road before Christmas. The company was http://www.theparentcompany.co.uk. Not sure if they’ve any others lined up but imagine they will.
Michael