Acting & Dance
Move to the music! Energetic song and movement sessions for parents & toddlers. Drama for 3-12 years. No experience necessary. Make friends and have fun! Free Trial Session. Venues in Crofton Park and Sydenham. Call 07710 625850. stages@fsmail.net www.stagesuk.net
Aquatots
Aquatots run a friendly, comprehensive swimming programme is spread across 29 progressive levels suitable for the early introduction of babies, from 10 weeks old in our Level 1, right through to children of approximately 7 or 8 years in our Child Level 29. We not only teach the children how to swim but also, water confidence and water safety. Lessons available every day of the week in Streatham, Catford and Peckham. www.aquatots.com Tel: 0208 688 6488 Email: info@aquatots.com. Group and sibling discounts available.
The Art Club – East Dulwich
Wednesdays 4-5pm at St Clement with St. Peter Church Hall, Barry Road. Suitable for Primary school children aged from 6 – 11 years old. Taught by professional printmaker and Dulwich Picture Gallery tutor – Sally Cutler. Sally has been running The Art Club, East Dulwich for the past 3 years and teaching art to children for 25 years. Friendly, fun and welcoming creative sessions. If your child loves art come and give Art Club a try. Trial sessions are available at £8.25 per student and if you decide to continue the full term fees are payable in advance of the next session. For bookings and further information please email sallytheprintmaker@gmail.com
Babistic Baby and You
Calm and relaxing sessions to help with conception, through pregnancy and beyond. Baby massage group and private courses & maternity reflexology from the comfort of your own home. Baby massage group courses held at The Vale Practice, East Dulwich SE22, St Hilda’s Church, SE23. Contact Samantha info@babistic.co.uk or 07799 032191.
Babyballet
At babyballet®, we make learning to dance an unforgettable and magical experience. From six months to six years, our classes will give your child the chance to dance, gain confidence and shine in a fun, caring and supportive environment. We introduce little ones to the basics of ballet using movement, play and song. babyballet® is so much more than just a dance class and we can’t wait to welcome you to our magical world! In Dulwich we hold classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. To see more details of our classes and to book a three week trial for £15, please click here. Alternatively you can email us at greenwich@babyballet.co.uk or call on 07809 148348.
Baby Broadway
Sing and dance along as your little ones get their first taste of the magic of musicals! Fun-filled, baby-friendly concerts featuring West End performers singing well-known songs from the shows. Suitable for all ages from 0+. Venues: East Dulwich, Sydenham, Balham, Blackheath, Putney and more. www.babybroadway.co.uk / babybroadwayuk@gmail.com
Baby Loves Music
Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead. For more information amacgregor1.209@lgflmail.org.
Baby Massage
Baby massage classes provide quality time with your baby and a fun social occasion with other mums. You will learn a wonderful skill which has many benefits. Tuesdays SE19. Contact Jayne 020 865 34781 / jayne@2prepare.co.uk www.2prepare.co.uk
Baby Massage
Classes of up to 8 babies – learn a new skill, meet new mums and bond with your baby! Suitable from newborn to pre-crawling running in four week blocks on Tuesdays in SE21. Call Charlotte on 07932 698864 or email me on info@touchtherapy.co for availability. www.touchtherapy.co
Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes offer a wonderful world full of exciting sensory experiences for parents and babies from light shows to bubbles, bells, rainbows, puppets, signing, games, massage, baby whispering & bonding activities. The possibilities for learning and fun are endless! Classes are on a Tuesday in Brockley, Wednesday in Sydenham and Thursday in Forest Hill. Email Sarah on dulwich@babysensory.co.uk for more information.
Bach to Baby
The critically acclaimed concert series for baby, tot, and you. Featuring internationally renowned musicians performing for the enjoyment of all ages. Concerts are held monthly at St. Barnabas Church on a Monday morning, and All Saints Church on a Friday afternoon. For further information contact info@bachtobaby.com
Bea’s Baby Bop
Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers. Tues/Wed/Fri 3:30-4:30, Wed/Fri 11-12, Fri 10-11, Sat 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/Herne Hill.
Bilingüebabies Spanish Kids Classes
Interactive music themed learning with a qualified Spanish teacher. Teaching spanish through games and songs. Please email Audrey or call 07989 779578.
Boppin’ Bunnies
Music sessions for 0 – 5 yrs run by professional musicians! Singing, music making with real instruments and live performance from your Boppin’ Bunnies musician. Come along for a free taster session. Wednesday afternoons, St. Saviours Scout Hall, SE23. email: info@boppinbunnies.co.uk
Bubbly Bees
Parent & Toddler ‘softplay’ group for 6 months-4 year olds, Tuesday mornings term time only from 9.30-10:30 & 10:45-11:45 at The Green Dale Hut, Green Dale Road, SE22 9TE (Next to JAGS). We also hire our equipment & bouncy castles for events & parties. contact Lisa on 07852 173919 or at info@bubblybees.co.uk.
Bumps and Babes
Meets on Fridays between 9.30 and 11.30 (drop in anytime) at St Faiths Community Centre, at the bottom of Red Post Hill, SE24. It is very informal, aimed at new Mums meeting up and getting ante/postnata/moral support from Alice (organiser and NCT Antenatal Teacher) and other mothers. Please contact Alice Yeates on yeatesa@btinternet.com or 07831 225841.
Calling all Explorers (Montessori classes for babies, toddlers, explorers and carers)
Unique and Lovingly prepared classes for babies and toddlers incorporating a sense of learning into each child’s everyday tasks and activities to learn through play whilst making their own independent discoveries in a sensorial rich environment. All classes include music and movement. Contact Sam by email admin@montessorihomefromhome.com or call 07572 441 991. Venue St. Barnabas Village Hall, Dulwich Village. Class timetable (Term-Time Only).
Caterpillar Music
Exciting puppets, colourful percussion instruments, fun music making and favourite songs provide a captivating class for babies and young children! Contact Merryn Kidd . or call 020 8698 8439.
Dancing ducklings
A warm friendly drop-in music class. For ages 0-4 years. We bring songs to life using song related resources, puppets, sensory material and so much more. Checkout the fb page for addresses and times. Or you can visit www.dancingducklings.co.uk. For more info you can call Caroline 07946 146971.
Daisy birthing
Classes combine a range of conventional techniques into a 1hr 20min class which will allow you to learn as you move. You will learn key birthing facts whilst enjoying gentle and careful movements, all the while building muscle memory which will help you find intuitive techniques for labour. Classes are on Thursdays at Goose Green Community Centre. Fancy a free class? Please contact Nadine on 07554 762 933 or Email: nadine@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk www.thelazydasiychain.co.uk
diddi dance
Funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boys. Learn co-ordination, rhythm and great moves to funky songs and boost confidence. Classes in East Dulwich, contact Anne-Marie 07973 982790 for a free trial.
The Drama Tree
A new not for profit company, our aim is to encourage more people to participate in drama and enjoy theatre. We aim to offer outstanding drama teaching at affordable rates. Unlike many expensive commercial drama classes, our focus is not on West End style singing and dancing. Using established drama teaching delivered by trained drama professionals, our drama classes aim to develop our students and deliver the real benefits participating in drama can bring. Classes take place at Peabody Hill Community Hall SE21 8LA.
Tuesdays – 4pm-5.45pm for children aged 7-11 (£10-11 per class; concessions available)
Fridays – 3.50-4.50pm for children aged 4-5 (£5.50-£6 per class; concessions available)
Fridays – 5-6pm for children aged 5-7 (£5.50-£6 per class; concessions available)
Dulwich & District Twins & Triplets Club, Baby & Toddler Group
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10-11.45am, Herne Hill United Church, top of Red Post Hill. Email karendelahunty@yahoo.com or call 07799 861104.
Dulwich Flute Lessons
Qualified and experienced Flute teacher (enhanced DBS checked) based in East Dulwich available to teach locally and with vacancies for new pupils. New pupils from age 7 upwards through to advanced level are very welcome, plus those wishing to learn for their own enjoyment and pleasure. For all enquiries, please email dulwichflutelessons@gmail.com. Visit www.dulwichflutelessons.com
Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers
Thursdays 10.30-11.45 & 1.30-2.45. 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.
Dulwich Youth Orchestra
The home of holiday music courses for more than 40 years. Dulwich Youth Orchestra offers opportunities for orchestral musicians, aged 7 – 18, grade 2 – 8+. On each course, our staff divide the students into various ensembles: String Ensemble; Wind Band; Symphony Orchestra; Senior String Orchestra and The Great Orchestra which involves all players.
If you live in or around South London, then you’ve come to the right place for holiday music courses. DYO, established for 40 years, meets for five mornings (9.20 – 1.00) each school holiday and presents a concert on the last day. A limited number of bursaries are available – please contact our administrator for more information. There are no auditions – see our recommended playing standards. We are most fortunate to benefit from more than twenty highly professional and experienced tutors and to use the extensive facilities in the local schools. Please apply as early as possible as courses fill up very quickly and we do not like to turn down children. www.dyodulwich.com/
East Dulwich Piano & Theory Lessons
Piano lessons at our music studio in East Dulwich at 85 Pellatt Road. We have a team of friendly and enthusiastic teachers working 6 days a week. www.se22piano.co.uk
East Dulwich Piano Lessons
East Dulwich Piano Lessons are currently accepting new students. All ages and abilities are welcome, from beginners through to advanced level and those who want to learn for their own enjoyment. Lessons are taught either in the comfort of your own home or at a private teaching studio in East Dulwich. For further details, please contact Steve at eastdulwichpianolessons@gmail.com
Eos Dance: Ballet and Street Dance
Eos Dance offers ballet and street dance classes to toddlers and children of all ages and levels. Our sessions are welcoming and fun. Full details, timetable and contact available on our website: www.eosdance.co.uk.
Fitness for Mummies
Postnatal Exercise Classes for mums who wish to exercise & socialise with their baby. Other classes and Personal Training also available in Lewisham & Greenwich. Contact Vicky on 07712 051 208 or visit www.fitnessformummies.co.uk
Foxglove Forest School
Weekly Forest School sessions run by Holly Dabbs, teacher, level 3 Forest School leader and storyteller. Explore the outdoors with nature crafts, stories round the camp fire and tool work! Exciting weekly sessions for children under 5 and their families. Check out the website for more information. Thursdays and Fridays from 10-11:30. Age group 15months – 5yrs. Price £10. Grow Mayow Community Garden. Website www.foxgloveforestschool.co.uk. Email foxgloveforestschool@gmail.com or telephone 07792 671854.
Flying Fantastic
Run away to join the circus and be home in time for tea!
Our Young Flyers programme offers classes in aerial hoop, aerial silks, and static trapeze, giving young people aged between 7-17 years old a chance to get some airtime. We find children this age love being upside-down and our job is to enable them to play and learn while upside-down!
We offer regular classes, half-term workshops, and summer camps. Get in touch if you have any questions.
Contact: amy@flyingfantastic.co.uk
Fun Friday Tennis at Sydenham Tennis Club
Fun tennis-based activities and tuition with a qualified coach every Friday during term-time. Sessions for 4 to 7 year olds, 8 to 11 year olds and 12 and over. Hot dogs and juice are included and parents/carers are welcome to have a coffee and chat in the bar. www.sltcc.co.uk/fun–friday-tennis
Funky Monkey Group Keyboard classes
Ages 5 to 11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays 01732 457100.
Funky Moves
Funky Moves are bringing their regular Saturday classes to Dulwich. Funky Moves offers a cool, unique dance experience for boys and girls from 4-12 years old, through classes, holiday courses, workshops and parties! Our amazing unique street dance style can be choreographed to all the latest and greatest funky chart hits, and our incredible professional teachers are energetic, fun and super cool. When they are not dancing in the latest Calvin Harris video or grooving on the X Factor stage, our Funky Movers are helping your kids develop their strength, stamina, balance and co-ordination as well as team participation, discipline, focus and memory skills! Visit www.funkymovesdance.com or call 07810 431101.
Saturdays: 9.30 – 10.20, 4-6 Years
Saturdays: 10.30 – 11.30, 7-12 Years
Fuzzy’s Fun Phonics: Aged 3 and 4 years
The children will learn the letters and phonic sounds of the alphabet through stories, games and play. It is a lovely, fun introduction to the alphabet for pre-schoolers. The classes take place both mornings and afternoons on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and also just mornings on Fridays. The location is Beckwith Road, SE24 9LG. Class sizes are really small, (just 8 children are allowed in each class) so each child benefits from individual attention. www.fuzzyandfriends.com, Call 07903830384 or email info@fuzzyandfriends.com
GDND Academy Ballet & Street Dance
For children aged 3 and upwards Dulwich branches in SE22 and SE21 All new pupils receive a FREE TASTER CLASS. Contact the GDND team: office@gdnd.co.uk / 07904 424 504
www.gdnd.co.uk
Glissando Music Course and Pianomania
A new Music course based in Herne Hill for string players and pianists. Children will have fun while working on improving their intonation, sight reading, getting to know different repertoire and exploring improvisation. Suitable for ages 6-18. 09:00-14:00 daily. St Saviours C of E Primary School, Herne Hill Road, SE24 0AY. Introductory Enrolment fee £150. Family discounts available on request. More info call 07973 341127 or email glissando2017@gmail.com
Gymboree
Gymboree Play & Music classes utilise a unique and impressive combination of music, movement, props, imaginary play and custom-designed and patented apparatus, all to create a fun and magical world where children learn, thrive and most importantly have fun. Classes are designed for newborns – 5 year olds, and are led by experienced and nurturing teachers. We run throughout the year at 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. Please contact us at monica@gymbo.co.uk or alternatively call us on 07538 795023.
Happy Feet Movement Classes
Happy Feet is an engaging class for young children who enjoy music and movement. Sessions and practical and playful, encouraging children’s creativity with the support of their parent or carer. Classes are taught by a qualified, experienced dance teacher. Tuesdays 10-10.45am, Quaker Meeting house, 34 Sunderland Road, SE23 2QA. Cost £6. Free Trial Available. Booking required. Contact Emma on 07734414024 or email happyfeetmovementclass@gmail.com
Hartbeeps baby and toddler musical development classes
Musical, multi-sensory, baby development class, with original music, remixed nursery rhymes, brought to life with fun props, wacky puppets and sparkly parachutes… Our sessions Baby Bells – newborns to sitting, Baby Beeps sitting to toddling & Happy House – walking to 4years (younger siblings welcome). Free taster for your first session. Classes in East Dulwich on Mondays afternoons and Dulwich Village Thursday afternoons. Contact Lotte on 07522 386334 or email lotte@hartbeeps.com
HHUC Recorder Group and Youth Choir
For boys and girls aged 8 and above. Recorders 4.15 – 4.45 pm. Youth Choir 4.45 – 6.00 pm. Fridays during term-time. FREE. Herne Hill United Church SE24 9PW www.hhuc.co.uk. Contact Sue 020 8693 0402
I Love Languages
French or Spanish Private Tuition for children and teenagers based in Dulwich. Have fun while learning. Call or Text Clara 07811 394 806.
It Kickz Music Project
FREE practical music making programme for 13-16 year olds living or attending school in Forest Hill or Sydenham. Time: 5.30pm – 7pm every Friday (term time). Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 2XN. For more information itkickz@hotmail.co.uk or call Forest Hill School 020 8613 8422.
Jazz & Tap Classes for 3-16yrs
Fun and energetic weekly classes for both boys and girls to learn about all aspects of dance. Through-out your time at TEAM you will have the opportunity to try new things, learn diverse skills, enhance performance techniques and work towards end of term performances and dance exams with the IDTA. Every Monday @ Christ Church Gipsy Hill. Call Lucy on 07801 735000.
Jelly Belly Outdoors
Zoe and Kellie run outdoor post-natal fitness classes in Peckham Rye and Dulwich Park. Expect safe and effective exercises suitable from the 6 week check to mums with toddlers! Meet other mums and bubs whilst getting active too. Pay as you go £6.50, 5 class pass £30, 10 class pass £50 www.jellybellypt.com. Monday’s @ 1:30pm in Peckham Rye, meet at the cafe & Thursday’s @ 10am in Dulwich Park, meet at Court Lane gates
Junior Sebek-Kha
Physical fitness & martial arts, 5-15 yrs. Herne Hill Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane SE24. Saturdays 2-3pm. 020 7737 2260
The Kids’ Clay Workshop
Come along to our step-by-step classes and make an exciting project each week! Kids can get their hands on the clay, have fun and be creative – we make something from scratch each week from air-hardening clay and paint to take home. (Aprons are provided, but please wear old clothes and bring along a tupperware box or plastic bag to take your item home). www.kidsclayworkshop.com
Kid’s Yoga Classes
Our classes introduce children to yoga and mindfulness through postures, breath work, stories and games. Helping your child build self-esteem, feel happier, more relaxed and focused. Taught by a certified yoga instructor, DBS checked. Free taster session, classes in SE19 4-7yrs and SW9 6-12 yrs. For more information on times, prices and venues- Email: info@projectyogi.com Tel: 07904 550164 Web: www.projectyogi.com
La Jolie Ronde
La Jolie Ronde French after-school classes for 5-11 year olds. Award-winning programme established for 30 years. For more information or to book a free taster session, please call Iva on 07979 450 269 or email at iva.batusic@lajolierondelicensee.co.uk or visit www.lajolieronde.co.uk
Les Petits Tigres
Les Petits Tigres launch French language music sessions for babies & toddlers in South London.. Mondays 11:30 am – noon at Punk Me Up, East Dulwich. Email Jackie@lespetitstigres.com
or visit www.lespetitstigres.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook
Little Wild Beasts
Children’s Art Class 3.5-5 Year Olds. Teaching art appreciation to 3.5 to 5 year olds through creative art projects. The class is named after the French art movement, Fauvism, called that because its artists were said to paint like “fauves”, or wild beasts. Tuesdays 1-1:50pmPlease email Ferren@artcre.am to sign up. https://www.facebook.com/littlewildbeasts/ Punk Me Up Cafe, 34 E Dulwich Road, London SE22 9AX.
Love2Dance: Honor Oak
Weekly classes Mondays: 4pm – 6pm ages 8 – 11. 6pm – 8pm ages 12 – 18. Honor Oak Community Centre, 50 Turnham Rd, SE4 2JD
Lucy Sparkles & Friends (drama, music and dance classes)
Mondays – St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village SE21
3pm – Music for 0-4 years | 3:40pm – Drama for 4-6 years
Wednesdays – The Green Community Centre, Nunhead
9:40am – Music for 0-4 years | 10:15am – Baby music for 0-18 months
Thursdays – St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village SE21
3pm – Music for 0-4 years | 3:40pm – Music for 0-4 years
MAMA.codes
MAMA.codes Dulwich children’s coding class. Age: 3-4 years at The Goose Green Centre. Mondays 2pm – 2:40pm. Book online here or here.
Margaret’s Music
Immerse your children in musicality at every age with early years teacher and force of nature, Margaret Omoniyi. Her Baby and Toddler classes in Nunhead on Mondays and Fridays introduce basic musical skills through singing, movement, instruments and puppets. The group Piano Musicianship class for 5-9 year olds develops all round musicality with group piano playing and theoretical skills. The children’s choir, South London Songsters, for 5-11 year olds, puts the emphasis on singing for enjoyment and develops the confidence to perform in front of others. And Holiday Clubs show that anything is possible with children from 4-14 putting on musical productions in as little as four days. Contact Margaret on info@margaretsmusicltd.com or 020 7965 7247 to find out more.
McAlpine Dance Studio
McAlpine Dance Studio has been running since 1972 in Camberwell and is now expanding its classes to Upper Norwood. Our new Saturday Stage Club combines Jazz, Tap & Musical Theatre for children of all levels. Our aim is to nurture each student in a dynamic and professional environment, whilst having fun, making new friends and building self-confidence.
Trial class is free, so we look forward to seeing you there! For further details, please contact Amy on 07525 756 459 or amy@mcalpinedance.com
Mini Athletics (South East London) Start your child’s fantastic journey in athletic development by coming along to a Mini-Athletics class. An action packed 45 minute class which is designed to energise, educate and enthuse 2-7 year olds to love sport! Each class focuses on the ABCs of movement (Agility, balance, co-ordination) through a structured but play-based format. As well as developing young children’s athleticism, the classes also improve cognitive skills and social skills. And they have loads of fun! Starting after Easter in Dulwich Village on Wednesday PMs, in East Dulwich on Friday mornings and Forest Hill Wednesday mornings, Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. You can book a free taster www.miniathletics.com/book-class or contact Alexie here awilliams@miniathletics.com
mini makers
Its free for all. Different themes. Once a month on a wednesday 10am till 2pm s you can drop in and out when suits you. At space at 61 cheltenham road, SE15 3AF www.facebook.com/minimakersgo
Mini Write Sparks
Creative, Messy Mark Making Class for 1-3 year olds. Tuesday mornings from 30th October 2018. 9:30- 10:00 at Moon Lane Books, SE23. Contact info@writesparks.co.uk for more details or to book!
Minnie Music – Pre-School Music Classes by Professional Children’s Entertainers
Minnie Music Brought to you by Minnie The Clown Parties Award Nominated Professional Children’s Entertainers. Including Nursery Rhymes, Parachute Fun, Instruments, Puppets, Bubbles and More! For babies -4 years old, we will help inspire a love of music and singing. We understand how music is vital to children’s development. As a warm welcome, your FIRST CLASS is FREE so you have nothing to lose but gain 30 mins of Minnie Music fun. www.minniemusic.com m: 07736048663 t: 020 87690629 e: info@minniemusic.com
Monkey Music
An established music group enjoying an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. Monkey Music is the only music group to offer tailor made music classes catering for each specific age group. Class sizes are controlled to enable each child room to grow in confidence and develop listening skills in a stimulating, creative environment. Venues in Tulse Hill, Dulwich and Herne Hill. To find out more, please visit our website or to book a free trial session please call 020 8291 4092 or email Blackheath.dulwich@monkeymusic.co.uk
Move to the Music! with Stages UK
Lively session with songs and movement for parents & toddlers. Drop-in classes at St Hilda’s Church, SE23 every Friday 10-10.45am & 11.15-12noon. 07710 625850 www.stagesuk.net
Musical Bumps
Top quality, friendly, music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Traditional songs and lullabies with musical games and percussion from around the world. Fun classes which include time for refreshments and a chat! BOOK A FREE TRIAL TODAY! For an updated timetable please see our Facebook page or contact Lucy at lucy.edmundson@musicalbumps.com
Music for Little People
Fun, friendly & educational music classes for 0-5 year olds. High quality, good value. The Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Contact Rebecca Vicary on 020 8852 0118.
The New Art Club – Nunhead
Mondays 4-5pm at Space @ 61, 61 Cheltenham Road SE15. Children can start at any time in the term space permitting. Trial sessions available for £8.25 – sign up for the rest of the term if your child enjoys it. Suitable for Primary school children aged from 6 – 11 years old. Taught by professional printmaker and Dulwich Picture Gallery tutor – Sally Cutler. Sally has been running The Art Club, East Dulwich for the past 3 years and teaching art to children for 25 years. Friendly, fun and welcoming creative sessions. If your child loves art come and give Art Club a try. Trial sessions are available at £8.25 per student and if you decide to continue the full term fees are payable in advance of the next session. For bookings and further information please email sallytheprintmaker@gmail.com
Normanton Street Friday Playgroup
Term Time Fridays, 9:30-11:30am, with lots of toys to play with, healthy snacks for children, a craft make to take home, plenty of biscuits and caffeine for adults. Forest Hill Methodist Church SE23. Email normantonplaygroup@gmail.com or visit us on facebook
Ole Kids
Ole Kids teaches Spanish through fun, activity based lessons, with singing and music, games, stories and crafts. Classes for children from 6 months to 18 year olds. Half Moon Pub on Herne Hill lane on Thursdays at 4.30pm for the younger age group (6 months to 4 years old) and their parents and carers. For details contact Lola Fernandez on 07734 900221. £10 per hour class half a term in advance.
The Pauline Quirke Academy Dulwich
Weekend drama school for 4 to 18 year olds specialising in Film & Television, Comedy & Drama and Musical Theatre.
Classes run on Saturdays 10am to 1pm at Elmgreen School. Contact Mel on 07746 400823 or email melanie@pqacademy.com for a free taster session. www.pqacademy.com/locations/dulwich.
Piano Lessons with Learn Piano London
Private one-to-one piano lessons with Marita Connolly, an experienced, friendly, qualified teacher, with over ten years’ experience teaching children and adults. Students can be prepared for exams or learn just for fun! Marita aims to instil a love of music in her students, and is very patient and encouraging. Lessons can be taught in the student’s home at no extra cost. Excellent references are available. Contact Marita to arrange a trial lesson: tel. 0779 6080157, learnpianolondon@gmail.com or facebook.com/learnpianolondon.co.uk
Powerpramming
Thursdays at 10am at Court Lane Gate, SE21 and Mondays at 12.30pm at Peckham Rye Park, SE22. 07976 778413.
Recorder Club
Recorder club is for children aged 4+ in Dulwich.Incorporating the Suzuki Method in my teaching, provides an effective, wholesome, and positive introduction to music education – helping children develop in many areas, including:
– self-confidence – co-ordination – concentration – musical appreciation – reading and writing music. All great foundations for playing and enjoying music! Each child receives 8 individual lessons and 2 group lessons per term. New beginners will also receive a welcome pack, including a good quality beginner recorder, audio C.D. and practice book. Tel: 07816 884562 Email: rachael@recorderclub.co.uk Website: www.recorderclub.co.uk
Ruggerbeez
Ruggerbeez provide the most exciting and professionally run weekly play sessions to children aged 2yrs – 7yrs across London. We operate in schools, parks, clubs and nurseries providing birthdays, camps and lessons. Try us out for FREE. No membership fee, join any time. www.ruggerbeez.com. 0844 544 6784. Nominated ‘Best Community Programme’ – Rugby Expo 2011.
Parent, Toddler and Baby Group
10am – 11:20am (term time only) at Dulwich Library, SE22 8NB. Variety of toys for free play, baby corner, craft, children’s bible story and song time, plus a cuppa for parents. Admission £2. Turn up or contact Jenny at scallywags@gracechurchdulwich.org.uk
SE22 Piano School
Piano, music theory, harpsichord and violin lessons at our music studio in commercial premises in the heart of East Dulwich or at your own home. We have a team of 6 teachers working 7 days a week with lessons available before and after school. We also teach adult pianists. Our students enjoy a busy extra-curricular programme of musical activities as well as Music Aptitude Test preparation for music scholarship to local state and private schools. Visit our web site for more information: www.se22piano.co.uk
Sing and Sign
Mondays through to Saturday. Call 020 7193 3696.
Singing Group for Women and Mothers
Wednesdays 10-11.30, Herne Hill. Calling all women and mothers to join a new singing group designed to be a child friendly, adult centred space. The kids romp at our feet, we sing our hearts out and then we eat cake. No singing experience or expertise required. All children welcome & all women welcome, with or without kids. Grandmas and matriarchs actively encouraged. www.facebook.com/groups/southlondonsingingmamas/ www.singingmamaschoir.com
Sparkle Music
Quality music classes where singing, movement, imagination and play combine to give your child a genuine musical experience and education. Separate classes for young babies (newborn to crawling), 0-2 year olds, 2-3 and 3-4 year olds. Classes in SE22 and SE6. Contact anna@sparkle-music.co.uk / www.sparkle-music.co.uk
St Barnabas Parent and Toddler Group
Every Tuesday 9.45am-11.15am, term time. For babies and toddlers. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Tel. 020 8693 5298.
Street Dance Classes
The Team Kaizen Dance Academy provides weekly Street Dance classes located in JAGS Sports Club, the classes run on Thursdays during school term. The two classes available are 8-10yrs (6pm-7pm) and 11+yrs (7pm-8pm). The sessions are run by industry professionals, students work towards regular demonstrations while picking up a variety of skills along the way. To Book call 07533 533 297, email info@teamkaizentds.com or visit www.teamkaizentds.com
The String Club
Give your children the best start this autumn and ignite their love of music with The Strings Club’s award-winning guitar, ukulele and violin courses for 4-11 year olds. Based at Brockley’s St John’s Church each fun-filled lesson is packed full of inspiring music tuition led by the UK’s leading strings teachers. And to help track their progress, The Strings Club also offers the chance to practice toward the prestigious Music Medal awards. www.thestringsclub.org | 0121 369 1950.
Sunday Spot
Free, artist-led workshops for families at South London Gallery, 65-67 Peckham Road SE5, on the last Sunday of every month. For children aged 5–12 years with their parents & carers. Pre-booking advisable. www.southlondongallery.org
Take Flight Theatre School
Classes in musical theatre for children aged 4-16 years. Run by West End professionals. Fun classes held in St Clements with St Peters Church, East Dulwich and St Hilda’s Church, Crofton Park. Free trial sesskon. For more information call 07714 331848. www.takeflighttheatreschool.co.uk
Tappy Toes
Tappy Toes run AWARD WINNING, active dancing classes for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Our baby, toddler and Pre-School dance classes are specifically designed to instil a life-long love of dance and movement into your little dancer. Classes run at Troy Hall, Peckham Rye, Anchor House Forest Hill and Telegraph Hill Centre. We offer a 3 week trial for £20. For further information please email alex@tappytoes.com or visit our website www.tappytoes.com
Tennis-4-kids
Ages 2:5 – 11 years, a fun filled introduction to tennis, played indoors/outdoors,with small rackets, sponge balls, and a scaled down court. Aids agility, co-ordination, and balance. Lots of fun. www.tennis-4-kids.com
Tin Pan Annie Music
South London’s leading provider of music for babies and children. Fabulous fun-filled classes in Dulwich, Herne Hill and East Dulwich. Call: 020 8670 0644.
Tingalingo
Tingalingo classes combine music, songs, rhymes, stories and play in French, for children (around 10 months to pre-school age) and their mums, dads or carers. We also have some great new venues and are now going to start offering a class on Fridays for older/bilingual children as well as continuing to run mixed-age group classes. We still have limited places left which will be offered on first come first served basis. To book email hello@tingalingo.com. More info available here.
Toddlers Intro to Dance
Your child will become familiar with counts and music beats, learning basic dance steps, and dancing to fun songs your little one can sing along too! Age 2 – 3 years. Wednesday @ St Barnabas 2.30pm- 3.05pm. Call Danni on 07904 424 504 or e-mail on danni@getdan-n-dance.co.uk.
Try Time Kids Rugby
If you’re struggling to find things to do with your little ankle biters on Friday or Saturday mornings, why not come down to Try Time Kids’ Rugby in Belair Park and let us take them off your hands for an hour? As well as transferable sports skills, we teach our 2-7 year old members the four pillars of sports that Try Time was founded on, encouraging them to be energetic, imaginative, inclusive and respectful. Sessions run 10-11am on Fridays, as well as 10-11am and 11.15am-12.15pm on Saturdays. Sibling discounts available, plus an extra 10% discount on our 11.15am session! Contact Danielle today for your free trial at sales@trytimekidsrugby.com, or call us on 01252 794150.
‘Unicornios y Dinosaurios’
Fun and interactive Spanish language play classes, for children aged 0-5, and their parents and carers. Thursdays mornings (term-time only) in East Dulwich. Suitable for all levels of Spanish! Contact Hazel on 07852 553 239 or hazelcarr@hotmail.com.
Water Babies
Taught by world-class teachers, our multi-award winning programme teaches water confidence and safety skills from birth to 4 years. For more information call 020 8858 5242 or email divein@waterbabies.co.uk or visit www.waterbabies.co.uk
World of Little Adventures
Baby and Toddler Yoga classes. Storytelling and drama for pre schoolers. Classes for babies 3 months to mobile, older babies and toddlers. For more information email yoga@wola.org.uk or phone Hannah 07736 649146.