[New] Celebrating 10 years of babyballet® in Suffolk!

Miss Abigail’s babyballet journey started in 2012, when she fell in love with the award-winning babyballet® brand and their message that "everyone was welcome".

Abigail decided she wanted to bring the magic of babyballet® to Suffolk. And so, one Monday morning in April 2013 that dream became a reality when Miss Abigail held her first class with just 4 children and their mums. In those early days, Miss Abigail taught every class herself, but over the next 10 years the school grew and now there are nearly 40 classes a week taught by 4 teachers, all over the South of Suffolk. Classes are mainly in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, but more will be opening up in other locations in Suffolk very soon.

Your child's babyballet® journey can start from the age of 6 months in the babyballet® Tots class. This is a magical musical experience for grown-ups and babies or young toddlers to enjoy together. With babyballet® songs and nursery rhymes, the children are encouraged to clap their hands and point their good toes, all with their grown up joining in too. From 18 months in the babyballet® Tinies class the basics of ballet are enjoyed through imaginative stories, props and song, but still with grown-ups close by working towards the babyballet® Movers where, from the age of 3, they’re hopping, skipping and leaping all on their own! From 4.5 years old babyballet® Groovers is a more traditional ballet class, but still in a fun and relaxed environment.

"We have lots of children who start in Tots and stay with us until they are Groovers! We have families who have multiple children, so stay with us for years. One of our longest running families is now in child number 4 dancing with us, we love being a part of their pre-school adventures!"

Last year saw the return of the annual babyballet® Suffolk South show, with children as young as 3 taking to the stage at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds to perform in front of family and friends. "It's great to see proud parents watching their Little Stars wow the crowd with their confidence on the big stage. We will definitely repeat this in 2023."

Miss Abigail adds: “babyballet® is no ordinary ballet class - it's a fun way to encourage your child to build their strength and social confidence, as well as balance, coordination, musicality and self-control. And it’s more than just a dance class, offering a safe space for everyone to be themselves and have fun!” says Miss Abigail.

For more information: Visit: www.babyballet.co.uk/suffolksouth and start your babyballet® journey.

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes offer both face-to-face electronic keyboard lessons and video tutorials for the beginner musician between 4 and 12 years in central Ipswich. We are offering a GREAT DEAL of 2 free trials and 10% off your first term’s fee too, so it’s a great time to try us out!

HOW DOES IT WORK? In our face-to-face classes, small groups are taught how to play the electronic keyboard, read & write music. Our well-balanced, gently progressive lessons delight & inspire children every week! A 2nd option are our pre-recorded home tutorials. These enable a pupil to guide themselves with our charming step-by-step videos and workbooks.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Face-to-face: you have two free trials, then £16 per 50-minute class, payable by term with 10% off. There is a sibling discount. Keyboard hire is also available. Pre-recorded home tutorials are half price for the whole of January, just £35 for 10 videos, workbook, pencil and sticker set. You can do these any time to suit you!

HOW DO I REGISTER MY INTEREST?

Visit: www.funkymonkey.info and follow the links or call: 01732 457 100. We hope you will start an amazing musical journey in Ipswich with us soon!