Creative Dance for Kids

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🌈 Kids’ Creative Movement & Mindfulness

Joyful, expressive, and emotionally supportive classes for children aged 1 –10

Our children’s classes offer a playful mix of free movement, rhythm, music, props, breathwork, and creative relaxation to help little ones explore their bodies, express emotions, and develop emotional resilience — all while having fun.

Through carefully crafted sessions, we help children connect with their inner world, build body confidence, and learn tools to self-regulate — skills that last far beyond the class.


Why It’s Good for Kids:

Kids dancing and playing in a colorful classroom.

Children experience big emotions in a big world. Our creative dance and mindfulness sessions support them by:

  • Boosting body awareness and coordination

  • Supporting emotional expression through movement

  • Encouraging imagination and creativity

  • Improving focus, confidence, and calm

  • Teaching simple relaxation and breathing techniques

All sessions are inclusive, child-led, and designed to meet each child where they are — no pressure, no performance.

What to Expect?

Group of children playing outdoors with a large rainbow parachute under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

  • Welcome & grounding games

  • Guided free-form dance and movement

  • Prop play (scarves, ribbons, instruments, etc.)

  • Emotional expression through story or theme

  • Calming breathwork and creative relaxation

We aim to leave every child feeling a little lighter, brighter and more connected — and give parents simple tools to use at home too.

Parent are also encouraged to join in!

Different formats for different children

🌈 Creative Dance – Energetic Session

These 45-minute sessions are themed around colours, emotions, movement, and music. They are full of expression, rhythm, and imagination! Ideal for children who enjoy high-energy activities, group interaction, and dynamic play.

✨ What to expect:

  • Big, bold movements and storytelling through dance

  • Themed weeks: Jungle, Circus, Space, Weather, Under the Sea

  • Props and music to inspire imaginative movement

  • Group games, rainbow affirmations, and energetic flow

  • Suitable for ages: 1–4 years

🕊️ Calm & Creative Dance – Gentle Session

These 30-minute sessions are designed for children who are calmer, more sensitive, or Neurodivergent. They include gentle guided movement, rhythm, and rest breaks to support emotional regulation and confidence

✨ What to expect:

  • Small group size

  • Soft transitions, gentle music, and structured rhythm games

  • Alternating movement with seated or sensory activities

  • Breathing games, calm affirmations, and space to express

  • Suitable for ages: 1- 5 years

    📝 Which format is right for your child?

    You are welcome to try both sessions and see which one suits your child best. There’s no pressure, and we’re here to support every unique child. Please reach out with any questions, or ask for guidance on which session to start with.

    💬 What if my child gets overwhelmed?

    It’s completely normal! These classes are built with balance — every high-energy movement is followed by a calming moment

    Children are always welcome to observe, sit out, cuddle their grown-up, or use our calm corner if they need space. Most children gradually build confidence over time.

    👪 How Parents/Carers Can Support their Child

  • Let them explore in their own way (there’s no wrong way to move!)

  • Sit nearby, join in gently, or encourage with smiles and claps

  • Bring a comfort toy or water bottle if it helps them settle

  • Dress comfortably and expect a few giggles, wiggles, and tumbles!

    💖 A Final Note

    This is a creative space — not a performance class. Our goal is to nurture body awareness, emotional confidence, imagination, and connection through movement.

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Upcoming Events

  • A colorful flyer titled 'Chakra Dancing for Children' features three children dancing joyfully. The flyer highlights class structure, mental benefits, and emotional balance, with contact information at the bottom.

    Classes at JW Wilson Dance, Ottery St Mary

    These fun-filled classes explore music, movement and mindfulness through dance-based play.

    Children are encouraged to move freely, explore emotions, and connect with rhythm using props, stories and imagination.

    Themed weeks:

    * Jungle Animals

    * Under the Sea

    * Circus

    * The Seasons

    15th Oct - Space Adventure

    22nd Oct - Halloween

    Regular weekly term time classes for 1 - 5 year olds:

    9.15am - 9.45am: Calm & Creative

    10.15am - 11am: Energetic & Lively

    (Next term starts 5th Nov)

    £6 per session for the block course or 6/7

    £6 per session when booking more than 1 class & for multiple siblings

    Drop ins welcome, please book a space to avoid disappointment - just £6.50


    Book your childs slot now
  • Flyer for Mini Movers & Magic Chakra Play Café with a rainbow and four children dancing. Includes event activities like chakra dance adventure, feelings and fingers EFT, bubble breath, chakra crafts, and coffee for parents. Details: Saturday, sample date, 10:00-11:30am at The Coffee Bank, Ottery St Mary. Prices: £12 per child, £8 siblings, parents free. Book online.

    The Coffee Bank, Ottery St Mary

    Join us for a fun-filled creative dance and play workshop designed for little ones and their grown-ups!

    Each session includes:

    ✨ 45 minutes of creative dance for children (led in a playful, engaging way)

    ✨ A drink & snack for both child and adult

    ✨ Time to enjoy the Coffee Bank play area

    ✨ A goodie bag for every child to take home

    ✨ Social time for parents with info on local groups & activities

    📅 Sunday 26th October

    👧 Ages 1–4: 10:00–11:30am

    🧒 Ages 5–9: 12:00–1:30pm

    💷 Pricing

    £12 per child (includes 1 adult)

    £9 per sibling

    Under 1s FREE (parent-led)

    Extra adult £3 (includes drink & snack)

    📍 The Coffee Bank, Ottery St Mary

    ✨ A note for families with siblings in different age groups

    We understand some families have children who fall into both sessions. To help you decide:

    If your youngest is very little (around 1–2), it usually works best to join the younger group.

    If your eldest is nearer 8–9, it’s often better to join the older group so the activities feel right for them.

    Either way, all the sessions are designed to be fun and inclusive, so choose what feels best for your family 💜

    ✨ Don’t forget: There’ll be time to connect with other parents and find out about local activities for little ones — so it’s as much for you as it is for them!

    We’re really looking forward to seeing you there.

    🌟 Places are limited – book your space today!

    BOOK NOW
  • Colorful promotional flyer for a drop-in dance and play event for children ages 3-10, hosted by Breathe In Bliss Out at Planet Play, Honiton, featuring free-form dance and music with props, no booking required, with details to register interest and social media tags.

    Drop-in Dance & Play at Planet Play, Honiton

    Held inside Planet Play soft play, these relaxed drop-in sessions invite your little ones to explore free-form dancing, percussion instruments, and sensory props in a safe, stimulating environment.

    Designed to boost mood and self-expression, they’re the perfect combination of energy release and emotional support — all wrapped up in fun and a session of soft play.

    DATE TBC

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Download our Kids Venue Brochure

Looking to offer something unique and uplifting at your venue? Our Creative dance and wellbeing sessions are perfect for children & families!

What’s inside:

  • How movement, music and mindfulness support happy, regulated children

  • Session formats for different ages

  • Holiday specials, taster sessions & pop-up events

  • Collaboration options

DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE

“Research shows that families that have regular dance parties together, have kids who are less aggressive, more creative, better listeners and have stronger connections with their friends and family”