BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS
From Tuesday 3 March 2026
‘Beautiful Beginnings’ is a FREE creative movement and play project for infants and young children (0-5 years) with a visible or non-visible disability. Children should attend with a parent/guardian or support worker.
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The project includes instructor led classes for 3 age groups, together with free sensory soft play area.
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9:30 - 10:10am (0-1yrs) ‘Tappy Toes'. A class for babies that will focus on music, basic actions and creative play.
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10:15 - 10.55am (1-2yrs) 'Little Steps'. A class for toddlers that will focus on music, simple movement patterns and creative play.
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11:00 - 11.40am (3-5 yrs) ‘Mini Movers’. A class for young children who want to jump, run, wheel and move around the room. Music and prop work will be included.
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Led by a professional dance teacher, aided by a support worker. Separate sensory soft play area and communal space for teas and coffees.
Held at DN Dance studios, 9B South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB.
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RE-CONNECT
These gentle movement classes are for older people aged 65+ on Mondays and Thursdays from 10.30am - 12.15pm.
These supportive community classes are designed for people who may have Dementia, Parkinson’s or restricted movement. The activities will be led by a professional dance artist, supported by volunteers and movements can be done seated, standing or a combination of both!
These projects are free for participants, and is an opportunity for people to improve their health and wellbeing, make new friends and learn a new skill.
Classes are held at DN Studios, 9b South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB.
Register to participate, or simply turn up and join. Alternatively you can contact us via email.
Free refreshments provided for every class
