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Tiny Twisters

Dance classes for tots from Scottish Youth Theatre, promoting confidence and communication through creative play. Ages 3–4.

Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow

Sat 18 May

£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988

Sat 25 May

£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988

Sat 1 Jun

£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988

…and 2 more dates until 15 Jun

Baby Loves Disco

Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.

Audio, Brighton

Mon 27 May

£8 / 08444 999990

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

  • 12:00 – 14:00

Glasgow Schools’ Street Dance Championships

Forty teams of 7–18 year olds from primary and secondary schools across Glasgow bust a move for glory and bragging rights in this inaugural competition. Expect tons of swagger and a fair amount of popping and locking.

Emirates Arena, Glasgow

Fri 7 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Creative Dance

This class uses learning through play to help the children develop their co-ordination, balance, and awareness.Working together also encourages confidence and builds social skills in a relaxed and fun environment. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Sat 18 May

£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Sat 25 May

£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Sat 1 Jun

£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 11:00 – 12:00
…and 3 more dates until 22 Jun

Junior Jumpers

Get your young ones bouncing around with these weekly dance classes. Ages 5–7.

Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow

Sat 18 May

£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988

Sat 25 May

£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988

Sat 1 Jun

£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988

…and 4 more dates until 29 Jun back to top

Meadowlands Festival

Set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs and boasting outstanding views all around, this music and arts festival will once again take place on the bank holiday weekend within the grounds of Glynde Place, featuring many outstanding international, national and local acts. Music, theatre, comedy, spoken word, art, DJs…

Glynde Place, Lewes

Sat 25 May

£48 (£24) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£48 (£24) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

School of Theatre and Dance

A half hour each of drama, dance and singing class in age-specific groups.

Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate

Sat 18 May

£10 per class / 07813 518016

Sat 25 May

£10 per class / 07813 518016

Sat 1 Jun

£10 per class / 07813 518016

Sat 8 Jun

£10 per class / 07813 518016

Street & Hip Hop P1–P3 (Leith)

Come join in the fun with these classes, dancing to the funkiest tunes around. Learning the coolest moves that are sure to impress your friends, this is a high energy introduction to street and hip hop. You’ll also have the opportunity to bring your own style to life! Wear comfortable, loose clothing and indoor…

Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh

Sat 18 May

£37.50 for the full course (Free) / 0131 529 6185

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Sat 25 May

£37.50 for the full course (Free) / 0131 529 6185

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Sat 1 Jun

£37.50 for the full course (Free) / 0131 529 6185

  • 11:00 – 12:00
…and 3 more dates until 22 Jun

Blackwood Summer Festival

The second edition of the Blackwood Summer Festival kicks off in the first official days of summer, with funfair rides, street entertainment, food stalls and all other sorts of exciting summertime things.

Blackwood Town Centre

Sat 29 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 02920 880011

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 02920 880011

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Cloud Man

Cloudia has always had her head in the clouds. She is a cloud expert and has spent all of her life dreaming of seeing the elusive Cloud Man - an extremely rare creature who lives a quiet life high up in the sky. Follow the clues to the very top of Cloud Mountain where the views are always surprising - but if you are…

Loughborough Town Hall

Fri 31 May

£7 (£6) / 0116 261 6893

  • 11:00
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Cool Beans

'Cool Beans' is a feature-length show that has been handmade by performers with learning disabilities. Through dancing and acting, our funny characters come to life as we explore the four seasons through the use of exciting music and sounds, creative costumes, animation, sensory lighting and shadow imagery. ‘Cool Beans…

The Salvation Army Brighton Congress Hall

Tue 28 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Dance 'n' Play 1 (course)

We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working together as a group and in pairs with parents builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, whilst developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 10:45 – 11:30

Wed 29 May

£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 10:45 – 11:30

Wed 5 Jun

£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 10:45 – 11:30
…and 3 more dates until 26 Jun

Dance 'n' Play 2 (course)

We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working together as a group and in pairs with parents builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, whilst developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 11:45 – 12:30

Wed 29 May

£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 11:45 – 12:30

Wed 5 Jun

£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 11:45 – 12:30
…and 3 more dates until 26 Jun

Dance Your Socks Off

Interactive musical fun for little ones to dance off any excess energy. No shoes or socks allowed! Suitable for under 5s.

Tramway, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

£3.50 per family / 0845 330 3501

  • 10:00 – 10:45

Thu 30 May

£3.50 per family / 0845 330 3501

  • 10:00 – 10:45

Thu 6 Jun

£3.50 per family / 0845 330 3501

  • 10:00 – 10:45
…and 3 more dates until 27 Jun

Fame Summer School

A summer school to introduce budding performers aged 16–19 to Fame: The Musical. No audition is necessary to join the chorus. To audition for one of the lead roles, contact the creative learning team at Horsecross (contact details above). Ticket price is for the entire five-day summer school. Bring a packed lunch.

Perth Theatre

Mon 22 Jul

£75 / 01738 477729

  • 09:30 – 17:00

Tue 23 Jul

£75 / 01738 477729

  • 09:30 – 17:00

Wed 24 Jul

£75 / 01738 477729

  • 09:30 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 27 Jul back to top

Northern Ballet: Ugly Duckling

  • Written by: Dreda Blow

The company's first ballet for children, based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale about a misfit duckling and the trials of growing up. Choreographed by Dreda Blow and Sebastian Loe.

New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Fri 27 Sep

£5 / 01483 545900

Theatre Royal, Nottingham

Fri 27 Sep

£5 (Children £4) / 0115 989 5555

  • 11:00

Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 20 Sep

£5 (Children £4) / 0844 811 2121

  • 11:00

Rugrat Rumpus

In this class we will use music, props and movement to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working both as a group and together with parents increases confidence in a fun and relaxed environment. Let the rumpus begin! Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Sat 18 May

£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 10:00 – 11:00

Sat 25 May

£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 10:00 – 11:00

Sat 1 Jun

£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 10:00 – 11:00
…and 3 more dates until 22 Jun

Scottish Ballet: Hansel & Gretel Insight Event

The Scottish Ballet provide a behind-the-scenes look at their current ballet, with chat of the costumes, characters and story. Then, watch the company take a class on stage.

Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Sat 14 Dec

Prices to be confirmed / 0844 871 7647

Scottish Ballet Summer School

Four days of ballet classes for young dancers with previous ballet experience, inspired by some of your favourite ballets, including The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel. There are two sessions: Grades 1 and 2 from 10.30am–12.30pm and Grades 4 and 5 from 1.30–3.30pm.

Scottish Ballet, Glasgow

Tue 6 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Wed 7 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Thu 8 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Fri 9 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Street & Hip Hop P1 – P2 1 (Grassmarket)

These classes are a great introduction to Street Dance, with funky warm-ups and basic moves followed by street routines to hip sounds old and new. No experience needed so come and join the fun! Wear comfortable, loose clothing and indoor trainers. Booking is essential.

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Sat 18 May

£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 12:00 – 13:00

Sat 25 May

£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 12:00 – 13:00

Sat 1 Jun

£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 12:00 – 13:00
…and 3 more dates until 22 Jun

Summer Dance Project: INITIATE3

A dance project designed as part of Woking Dance Festival where participants learn new skills and work with stand-out choreographers. Ages 11–21. No experience necessary for week one; week two requires grade three or equivalent experience.

H G Wells Conference And Events Centre, Woking

Mon 29 Jul

£75 for one week / 01483 737830

  • 09:30 – 16:30

Tue 30 Jul

£75 for one week / 01483 737830

  • 09:30 – 16:30

Wed 31 Jul

£75 for one week / 01483 737830

  • 09:30 – 16:30
…and 2 more dates until 2 Aug

Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking

Mon 5 Aug

£125 for two weeks / 01483 737830

  • 09:30 – 16:30

Tue 6 Aug

£125 for two weeks / 01483 737830

  • 09:30 – 16:30

Wed 7 Aug

£125 for two weeks / 01483 737830

  • 09:30 – 16:30
…and 3 more dates until 10 Aug

Wiggle & Giggle 1

Incorporating music, props and mime, Wiggle & Giggle will bring out the little dancer within! This class will also help encourage confidence and working alongside other children in a fun and exciting environment. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and indoor trainers.

Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh

Sat 18 May

£3.50 (Free) / 0131 529 6185

  • 09:30 – 10:15

Sat 25 May

£3.50 (Free) / 0131 529 6185

  • 09:30 – 10:15

Sat 1 Jun

£3.50 (Free) / 0131 529 6185

  • 09:30 – 10:15
…and 3 more dates until 22 Jun

Wiggle & Giggle 2

Incorporating music, props and mime, Wiggle & Giggle will bring out the little dancer within! This class will also help encourage confidence and working alongside other children in a fun and exciting environment. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and indoor trainers.

Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh

Sat 18 May

£3.50 (Free) / 0131 529 6185

  • 10:15 – 11:00

Sat 25 May

£3.50 (Free) / 0131 529 6185

  • 10:15 – 11:00

Sat 1 Jun

£3.50 (Free) / 0131 529 6185

  • 10:15 – 11:00
…and 3 more dates until 22 Jun

Yoruba Arts Festival

African festival of music, arts and culture with activities and entertainment for all the family.

Clissold Park, London N16

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 020 7249 1222

  • 11:00 – 21:00