What’s New Water babies comes to West Kent
360°Dance Academy:
Teaching water confidence and safety techniques from birth, the uniquely structured Water Babies programme is designed to make the most of babies’ natural affinity with water. With progressive training, babies can be taught life saving skills such as turning onto their backs or, following a sudden submersion, swimming to the nearest solid object. And it’s so important that they do. Within the last three years, at least ten of our children saved themselves from drowning – despite five of them being only two.
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Swimming from birth is excellent for babies’ development, providing a complete physical workout which in turn aids the development of the brain. What’s more, regular swimming can enhance their awareness and improve eating and sleeping patterns – a definite bonus!
360° Dance Academy will be a welcoming, safe place to learn, where everyone can feel comfortable in expressing their creativity and the academy hopes to inspire, enthuse and encourage every child or adult who steps through the door.
new dance school in Tunbridge Wells. Centrally located at Recall Studios, we offer Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz classes for children from 18 months adults, including our fantastic combo classes which are a fun way to introduce the core disciplines of dance. The school is owned by local mum and dance teacher, Sadie van der Spuy (AISTD) and her husband, Jean Pierre, who is currently an Associate Director for Cameron Mackintosh on the hit musical Oliver!
With a clear emphasis on having fun, lessons are generally very sociable occasions – and excellent for strengthening the bond between the two of you.
For more information on classes visit our website www.360dance.co.uk or call Sadie van der Spuy (AISTD) 07734 053509.
Water Babies lessons run across Kent. For more information call Kelly Lockwood on 01424 892568, email holdon@waterbabies.co.uk or visit www.waterbabies.co.uk .
Stagecoach Tonbridge pulls into new home After the success of our last superb production Summer Holiday, Stagecoach Tonbridge has been on a journey of their own – and moved to fabulous new premises at stunning K-College. This exciting new venue is equipped with all the latest facilities perfect for our performing arts school including amazing dance studios fitted with beautiful mirrors and a practice barre so students can improve even further on their dancing skills. Even better, we will be able to use KCollege’s stateof-the-art theatre, equipped with the latest lighting, PAsystem, and large staging area. With sessions every Saturday morning, Stagecoach Tonbridge is the perfect place for children aged from four to eighteen to learn how to dance, sing and act in a fun, lively environment taught by experienced, enthusiastic teachers all from a performing background. You’ll be amazed how your children grow in confidence! Visit www.stagecoach .co.uk/tonbridge or call Wendy on 01444 456208 By Milly Murray
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