Please note this review took place pre-Covid (the venue at Winifred Holtby school is not currently in use but other venues have restarted, latest venues for My Baby Can Dance Hull can be found here).
I took my daughter to My Baby Can Dance classes when she was a toddler but she started school this year and I miss going! Hull mum Pauline has been out and about with her toddler reviewing some classes for me so I suggested she try My Baby Can Dance. She went along and has written a short review about how she found it……
My Baby Can Dance – Review for Mumbler by Pauline and daughter Holly.
Mumbler suggested that I tried My Baby Can Dance and I’m so grateful for it as it’s just awesome! We’ve enjoyed it so much we now have a new membership and are attending regularly.
Janine, founder of My Baby Can Dance and our session leader, is just lovely. She is so welcoming at every class, you can clearly see she thoroughly enjoys what she does and what she has built.
The program is such that the class format is easily remembered for the children so both repetition and structure are key. The babies (walkers) and toddlers move and dance to music along with various activities including singing, playing musical instruments and, my daughters new favourites, numbers and colours. It’s the same every week which is brilliant as the children retain what they have learnt leading to continuous development.
At each session your little one’s membership card is signed off and after nine sessions they “graduate” onto the next level and are presented with a certificate and shout out, further encouraging participation.
My little girl thrives on routine and familiarity but hates new environments. Like many 2 year old’s she’s just unsure and wary but by weeks two and three she was up dancing and taking part in the activities. She was remembering some of the games at home, all thanks to a welcoming class in which her confidence has really had a boost.
Not only is it a great activity for the kids to burn off some extra energy but parents and grandparents are encouraged to participate, it’s great fun and so nice to be able to join in with your little one.
We attend the Winifred Holtby Academy class but Janine also, Preston Community Hall and The Broadway Portobello Scout Hut in Hull plus more in surrounding East Riding venues delivered by other teachers. Please note the Winifred Holtby venue has not re-opened post lockdown, the other venues have – update Apr 2021).
Membership is paid half termly. More information and My Baby Can Dance merchandise (which I plan on buying) can be found on the My Baby Can Dance website.
Overall though I cannot recommend these classes enough.
For more information please call Janine on 07738 419545 or visit the My Baby Can Dance website here.
