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Welcome to babyballet

Ashford & Canterbury

Hi! I’m Matty and I’m delighted to bring the magic of babyballet dance classes to the children of Ashford & Canterbury and surrounding areas.

How to book a babyballet class:

Our babyballet class timetable is listed below, where you can book a three-week introductory trial for just £20 today.

The trial is the perfect introduction to babyballet, giving you and your child the chance to try out our ballet classes before signing up to a full term. Where spaces are available, the babyballet trial can start at any time during a term. Upon completion of the trial, you will be invoiced for the remaining sessions.

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Which babyballet class should I book?

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more about our classes

What to wear in class

As well as book, you can learn more about our babyballet dance classes in Ashford & Canterbury, find out about our babyballet uniform, get directions from Google Maps to our venues, find out more about me and our awards and read reviews below.

On behalf of everyone at babyballet Ashford & Canterbury, we look forward to welcoming you and your little stars to the magical world of babyballet very soon!

If you are looking for classes in Folkestone, Sittingbourne and Ramsgate our good friend Miss Alice runs this babyballet school! Click here to go to babyballet Folkestone, Sittingbourne and Ramsgate.

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Term Dates for this Academic Year are:

 AUTUMN 1 – 26th Aug 2024 – 27th Oct 2024

AUTUMN 2 – 4th Nov 2024 – 22nd Dec 2024

WINTER – 2nd Jan 2025 – 16th Feb 2025

SPRING 1 – 24th Feb 2025 – 13th Apr 2025

SUMMER 1 – 21st Apr 2025 – 25th May 2025

SUMMER 2 – 2nd Jun 2025 – 27th Jul 2025

babyballet® Show – 13th July 2025 

Please use the timetable below to book.

Tots: 6 - 18 months

This is a ballet and sensory play class suitable for children aged 6 - 18 months. Your little one does not need to be walking but good head control is essential.

Tinies: 18m - 3 years

This is a ballet class suitable for children aged 18 months - 3 years and the main carer fully participates in the class with their dancing star.

Tappers: 3 years+

This is an additional tap dancing class suitable for children aged 3+ years that are enrolled in Movers & Groovers

Movers: 3 & 4 years

This is a ballet class suitable for children aged 3-4.5 years. Parents sit and watch and do not leave the room so that the dancing star can be encouraged to be more independent.

Groovers: 4.5 - 6 years

This is a ballet class suitable for children in Reception and Year 1. We kindly ask that parents wait outside the room so that their dancing star can be encouraged to be more independent.

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Which babyballet class should I book

Our preschool dance syllabus has been carefully designed to ensure each child is taught the principles of ballet and tap at the right developmental level while boosting confidence, and of course having lots of fun.

Our programme fits well within the UK Government’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with our classes providing the opportunity for babies and young children to learn and develop key life skills in a healthy and safe environment.

When signing your child up for a three-week trial, you will need to ensure they are within the age parameters outlined for each stage. If in doubt, please start in the lower age group to begin with as your teacher will liaise with you should your child need to move up a stage.

After registering, you will be sent an enrolment email full of information that will let you know what to expect. Please allow up to 48 hours to receive this email and double check your junk or spam folder!

Becoming a babyballet member

Following the introductory trial, you will receive an email containing all the details you need to continue with our classes and become a babyballet member. Along with term dates and information about how to make future payments to secure your place, you will be sent an invoice for the remaining weeks in the current term plus your one-off babyballet joining fee. Your little star will receive a Welcome Pack filled with fun and benefits for both you and them to enjoy. 

Our fees are £7 per class for babyballet tots, tinies, movers and groovers, payable in half term blocks in advance. Tappers classes are available for movers and groovers starting at £3.50 per week. There is no need to sign up via the website again.

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More about our babyballet dance classes

Our babyballet preschool dance programme offers four stages of ballet classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years, plus a tap dancing class for children over 3 years. Taught by thousands of dance teachers across the world, the babyballet syllabus has been carefully developed by dance professionals to introduce your child to the magic of dance, whilst creating precious moments between you and your little star. Read more about our syllabus by clicking here.

At babyballet Ashford & Canterbury, we strive to create a fun, friendly and inclusive experience for everyone – no matter what your child’s age or ability. Not to mention, our classes are a great way for parents, carers and guardians to meet up and make new friends too! We run our babyballet classes Monday – Sunday so there are lots of days and venues to choose from!

For babies, tots, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school starters alike, babyballet classes at our venues in Ashford and Canterbury run Monday to Saturday. So if you live in Ashford, Canterbury or surrounding areas (Biddenden, Kennington, Tenterden, Cranbrook, Headcorn, Smarden, Willesborough, Stanhope, Charing, Hawkhurst, Staplehurst, Northiam, Boughton Aluph, Lenham, Romney Marsh, Chilham, Chartham, Blean, Sturry, Old Wives Lees, Littlebourne, Bridge, Petham etc), please take a look at our timetable  – which is quick and easy to use when booking your three-week trial at babyballet.

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What to wear to class

babyballet dance classAt babyballet, our uniform is not compulsory, but we do have a beautiful bespoke uniform range for our little stars that can be browsed on our online shop.

For your trial, please put your child in something comfortable that allows them to move freely. They will be required to dance in either ballet shoes or bare feet. You can find out more information about what to wear in class here. Or please click here to go back to our timetable.

Meet the franchisee

Matty

babyballet Ashford and Biddenden dance classes for children from 6 months to 6 years old run by Matty

I started dancing later than most at the age of 16 but fell in love with the arts instantly. after leaving school I studied for my ba hons in dance education and ballet exams and went on to perform professionally for a few years in numerous productions & roles at various venues across the country, including the O2 Arena. however, it wasn’t long until I realised that the touring life wasn’t for me and my love for teaching was too strong to ignore.
I initially started teaching for babyballet® in 2015 and then became an admin support assistant in 2017 before eventually taking over the Ashford franchise in 2019. because of the popularity of our classes, I began growing the business further afield to Headcorn and Canterbury in 2020.
alongside running babyballet® ashford & canterbury, i am a professional theatre director, choreographer and teacher proudly working extensively throughout the UK offering dance workshops, classes & tuition to many different ages.
most importantly, I am a dad to my wonderful daughter (and babyballet® alumni) fosse

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"I have been a babyballet teacher for almost eight years, and I thoroughly love my job. Working with preschool children is so rewarding. I have seen so many children grow in confidence, make new friends, learn new things and find a love of dance from an early age. The syllabus is structured so that every exercise stimulates the children in a different way, which is excellent. I hope to keep teaching for many years to come!"

Miss Laura, teacher at babyballet Halifax

babyballet Ashford & Canterbury

At babyballet, we provide fun, educational ballet classes and dance classes for kids aged 6 months to 6 years in the Ashford & Canterbury areas. Focusing on learning through play, our babyballet syllabus not only encourages your little one to feel more confident and co-ordinated, but also welcomes them into an imaginative and magical world of music and dance. Our dance classes for kids follow five key stages so that every child gets the opportunity to learn with children of a similar age. All our ballet lessons are linked to the Early Years Foundation standards. So if you’re looking for dance classes for children in Ashford & Canterbury then book at this babyballet dance school today.

why babyballet is magical

At babyballet, we provide ballet classes for kids, from 6 months to 6 years. Creating a fun and supportive environment, your little one will follow a five-stage syllabus built on song, dance and music. Our babyballet dance classes for kids are both magical and educational, encouraging every child to enjoy the experience and get a chance to shine. From Tots and Tinies, to Tappers, Movers and Groovers, babyballet dance classes are led by a fully trained and experienced dance teacher. We also provide an opportunity for you to take over your own babyballet franchise so that you can run ballet lessons in your own area – exclusively! Dance shoes, ballet shoes and tap shoes are perfect for toddlers and young children attending babyballet class. Shop online for babyballet uniform and dancewear at the baby ballet online shop.