What an incredible time we had at our 2025 babyballet Danceathon! Our little stars put on their dancing shoes, twirled and boogied their way through an extra-special class where they could explore what they might want to be when they grow up, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause. 

Once again, we chose to support Tommy’s, the pregnancy and baby charity, through our fourth Danceathon event since 2016. Tommy’s funds life-changing research into miscarriage, premature birth, and stillbirth, helping to give every baby the best possible start in life. This year alone, the babyballet community raised an unbelievable total of £521,792 to help fund Tommy’s vital work.  

Lucy Crabtree, UK Managing Director of babyballet®, said: “I am absolutely overwhelmed with pride and gratitude for what our babyballet® community has achieved through Danceathon 2025.   

“Raising an astonishing £521,792 this year alone – and over £1.6 million since we began supporting Tommy’s in 2016 – is truly remarkable.

“Every single franchisee, teacher, babyballet® star, and their families have poured their hearts into this campaign, and the impact of their efforts will be life-changing for so many.

“Knowing that our fundraising will help bring more babies home safely is incredibly emotional and reinforces why we continue to support Tommy’s vital work. This record-breaking total is a testament to the power of community, and I couldn’t be prouder of everyone who has made it happen.” 

Jacqui Clinton, Director of Fundraising at Tommy’s, said: “We’re immensely grateful to every child, family and babyballet® leader who made this year’s Danceathon such an outstanding success.

“All of the money raised by babyballet® since 2016 has played a vital role in helping Tommy’s researchers keep working towards our goal of making pregnancy and birth safe for everyone.”

A huge thank you to our wonderful babyballet network for organising such fun-filled classes and to all the grown-ups, friends, and supporters who generously donated. Your commitment to this important cause is truly inspiring.

At babyballet, we believe in more than just dance—we believe in coming together as a community to spread joy, support one another, and make a meaningful impact. Seeing our babyballet stars having fun dressing up and dancing with such purpose and excitement was a magical, and we are so proud of every single one of you! We loved seeing all of your creative fancy dress ideas and it was very heart-warming to see just how many little stars dressed as their babyballet teachers!

Once again, a massive thank you and congratulations to everyone involved.

Together, we danced to bring more babies home.