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Our ballet bunnies move to Reception/Year 1 when they have a basic introduction to Ballet themes and movements. This is your little dancer’s next step to pirouetting perfection! While introducing new themes and progressing to more complex movement, our dancers get the chance to express themselves through the magic of dance; and all while encouraging wonder, joy and enchantment in every class. With the introduction of iconic ballet shows like Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Coppélia; our little dancers can immerse themselves in our themed classes every term!

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This swim class is suitable for children ages 12-18 months. Please note a parent must be in the pool during this class. This pool is perfect for baby/children's swim classes as it is generally kept at a constant temperature of 34°C or above, the warmest pool in town.

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This art course is designed to support GCSE students through teaching them drawing skills as well as acrylics, watercolours, portraiture and mixed media work. In preparation for GCSE, it is important to provide a strong basis for varied techniques which they can use to develop their projects and make them stand out, while building confidence. With the Art Leader's support, students create work related to their course assignments and/or other relevant criteria.

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The art course is designed to explore both the 2D and 3D to ensure that a wide range of mediums and techniques are covered. Primary School students will begin with a clay tile project, exploring 3D modelling, perspective and design. For Secondary School students, the first project will work with acrylics on canvas and will focus on a specific artist. Following this, all ages will cover watercolours, inks, pastels, oil pastels, clay, papier mâché, metal tooling and much more in age-appropriate projects. Before the project we do a starter every week; this will work on core visual skills such as visual memory, fine motor control, visual perception and spatial awareness as well as introducing new mediums and techniques, which will develop colour theory and tonal values.

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Our Toddlers classes are for children aged 9-18 months For your older more active baby who is now fascinated with the world around them we introduce additional learning themes and practice new skills. Activities promote language and social skills and body awareness. Trial classes are £7 each and are then booked in half termly blocks.

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Each session includes guided relaxation, baby massage with songs and rhymes, discussion time on topics such as communicating with your baby, mental wellbeing and coping with crying. The atmosphere is supportive and inclusive, encouraging carers to feed, change or comfort their baby without leaving the class. Course facilitated by Sarah Allen, local parent of 3 and experienced NCT - trained practitioner. Courses are non refundable once booked so please ensure you can attend all sessions.

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The art course is designed to explore both the 2D and 3D to ensure that a wide range of mediums and techniques are covered. Primary School students will begin with a clay tile project, exploring 3D modelling, perspective and design. For Secondary School students, the first project will work with acrylics on canvas and will focus on a specific artist. Following this, all ages will cover watercolours, inks, pastels, oil pastels, clay, papier mâché, metal tooling and much more in age-appropriate projects. Before the project we do a starter every week; this will work on core visual skills such as visual memory, fine motor control, visual perception and spatial awareness as well as introducing new mediums and techniques, which will develop colour theory and tonal values.

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Our Mini Picassos Art sessions are fun and educational. Our projects are usually 4 - 6wks long, we use the work of a famous artist as our inspiration for our art piece such as a painting on canvas or pastel study, sculpture or print. Mini Picassos teachers will discuss the work of the artist and show examples, encouraging questions + comments from the students. We will show various art techniques & introduce a variety of media for children to experiment with mark making + colour.​

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Children in this age group are on the move: quicker, stronger and faster. They’re ready to learn more complex movements in the “vertical world”: introductory sports skills, locomotor skills with perceptual challenges, jumping off raised platforms onto their feet, creative movement challenges, and beginning tumbling skills. These toddlers also begin to develop a greater understanding of “self ” and experience feelings of pride, confidence, embarrassment, and independence. They are also becoming great users of language, speaking and understanding more clearly. With their newfound sense of independence, they are interested in following directions and doing things by themselves. A fun class for children aged 19-30 months. Please contact The Little Gym for a full price list

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During our KidsArt classes children are taught how to paint, draw, print, work with clay, sculpt, collage, use soft and oil pastels, and other core techniques, whilst at the same time learning about famous artists and their styles – each project is inspired by an artist or art movement. We cover a huge time range including prehistoric art through early civilisations, Medieval and Renaissance art, Islamic art, Mannerism, Baroque and Romanticism, pre-Raphaelites, Neo-classicism, Realism, the birth of Modern art, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Abstract art, Surrealism, Expressionism, Pop art, contemporary art movements, sculpture through the ages, and art from non-Western European traditions – including American, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Aboriginal artists. Where appropriate sessions reference current London exhibitions. KidsArt!’s core aim is to teach children to become accomplished and proficient artists who take pride in their artwork, and to nurture and encourage an informed love of art. Children are given the self-confidence and technical skills to produce their own original art work inspired by a good background understanding of art movements over the centuries. We provide a fun, stimulating and engaging experience and, over the programme courses, children will build up an impressive portfolio of their own work. Artwork is sent home as it is completed, accompanied by an illustrated factsheet which records what the children have learned about the artist and the art techniques employed. The children are provided with good quality sketchbooks for use in class to record techniques learnt and for sketching on gallery visits.

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