Tot Bop dance class – Funky Monkeys – Saturdays in Leighton Buzzard (am)

Activity Description

The Funky Monkeys (age 3.5-5; preschool & reception year) class introduces dance to children in a fun, funky & imaginative way. Exercises are often linked with shapes, colours or numbers, to enhance cognitive awareness and learning landmarks outlined in the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) guidelines. Children learn to follow instruction and develop copying skills. Rhythmical awareness is enhanced through the music section of the class, where a particular dance/music style is focused on (eg. Rock n roll, salsa, hip hop etc.). Children submerge themselves in their imaginations in the storytime section before strutting their stuff in the Tot Bop Boogie, helping to enhance self awareness and self confidence. They finish with our sensory cool down with scarfs and bubbles.

The structure of the class is as follows;

• Warm-up
• Stretch
• Centre exercise
• Travelling step
• Music section
• Storytime section
• Tot Bop Boogie!
• Sensory cool down