Tappy Toes

Last chance to vote!!! Please help us out. If you've ever enjoyed a Tappy Toes class, we'd be so grateful if you could vote for us in the Whats on 4 Awards. Voting closes at midday today!
Click here:
https://whatson4kids.co.uk/awards/vote

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You don't have to vote in any other categories (unless you want to) so it's super quick and easy. Thank you so much!

I’ve been so busy with the Rise show and handing over to Alys the new owner, that I completely forgot to ask my lovely FB friends to vote for Tappy Toes in the Whatson4 awards!!

We’re in the Most Loved dance and Oerforning arts category with more than 15 leaders. You can just scroll to that one and vote, you don’t have to vote in all the categories

Help a girl out please 🙏🙏🙏 Every vote counts!

Voting closes tomorrow 😩

What's On 4 Kids National Children's Activities Awards 2026 "The location, set-up, dinner and awards ceremony was very professional and it was a great opportunity to network and meet others in the industry"

Why Dance Is Good for Development: Brain Development

Did you know that dance gives your child's brain a fantastic workout too? 🌟

Learning routines, listening to music and following actions helps children:
🎵 Strengthen memory
🎵 Improve concentration
🎵 Develop listening skills
🎵 Build problem-solving abilities

When movement and music come together, they create learning opportunities that support development.

Why Dance Is Good for Development: Social Confidence

Dance classes are about so much more than movement, they're also a wonderful place to make friends and learn important social skills. 💕

Through group activities, children learn to:
✨ Take turns
✨ Follow instructions
✨ Work together
✨ Build confidence around others

For many little ones, Tappy Toes is one of their first experiences of being part of a group, helping them prepare for nursery and school in a fun, supportive environment.

Why Dance Is Good for Development: Emotional Expression

Sometimes little ones find it easier to express their feelings through movement than words. 💛

Dance gives children a safe and creative way to:
🌈 Express emotions
🎭 Explore different moods and feelings
💫 Build self-esteem
🎉 Celebrate their individuality

Whether they stomp like dinosaurs or dance with their favourite props, movement gives children the freedom to explore their emotions.

Why Dance Is Good for Development: Physical Coordination

Did you know that every jump and spin helps your little one develop important physical skills?

Dance encourages children to:
✨ Improve balance and coordination
✨ Build strength and muscle control
✨ Develop spatial awareness
✨ Refine both gross and fine motor skills

At Tappy Toes, we make movement fun while helping children build the foundations they need for everyday activities.

Every little step counts! 🌟

You already know that Tappy Toes classes are full of fun and music, but there’s so much more happening behind those happy little twirls! 🌈

This month, we’ll be sharing the benefits of dance:
“Why Dance Is Good for Development” 👣

Each post will explore how dance supports your child’s:
✔️ Physical coordination
✔️ Emotional expression
✔️ Social confidence
✔️ Brain development

Whether your little one is taking their first steps or already grooving with confidence, this series will give you an insight into just how powerful dance can be in the early years.

Hello Summer! ☀️

The sunshine is here which means longer days and summer adventures are waiting! 🌈✨

Why not turn up the tunes in the garden and have a boogies wirth your little? We hope you have a summer filled with movement and fun.

🌟 Franchisee of the Month 🌟

This month, we're celebrating the wonderful Claire from Tappy Toes Fleet & Farnborough! 💜

Claire has been bringing the magic of Tappy Toes to her local community for four fantastic years and has become a firm favourite with so many little dancers and their families. Her energy, passion and dedication shine through in every class, creating joyful experiences and special memories for children week after week. 🩰

Thank you, Claire, for your dedication, enthusiasm and for making Tappy Toes such a special part of your local community.

Join us in congratulating Claire in the comments below! 💜

Just popped down to tescos to grab a copy of My Weekly magazine, and guess who’s on pages 24-25? 😁

There’s even a photo of me, all ready for my first ever ballet exam ❤️

Have a read to find out how Tappy Toes started…