Parent & Child 2-4

lot’s of fun for small people with big imaginations!

photo: Robert Mason

Or read on for a full description of our unique family sessions…

These performance based sessions for toddlers and preschoolers, are for you and your child to enjoy time together in a fun and creative way. Each week we enter an imaginative journey around the space actively exploring a different theme. Using a combination of dance, mime, songs, costumes and decor we bring the theme alive in the children’s imaginations. Some themes are fantastical while others celebrate the everyday world which kids can relate to.

We give attention to individual work and group activities so that the kids develop an awareness of their body and the space around them. They also get to expand their English vocabulary and interact with others. Each child is encouraged to feel welcome and included, without any pressure to do anything they’re not ready for yet.

Everything is in English and we attract families from a wide range of nationalities, as well as Dutch. Some children speak English and some don’t, but with a little translation help from a parent this isn’t usually a problem as 

We are committed to being as inclusive as possible. Sessions are LGBT+ family friendly and celebrate all cultural background. Unfortunately our studio is not currently accessible for wheelchair users, but together with other members of our building, we are working on finding a long term solution for this. If reaching the studio for either you or your child would be difficult, please let us know and we will look at possibilities.

Can my child try out a session first?
Yes! Click on the link to see which dates are available. Make sure you can come on that day as we are not able to refund or reschedule single session bookings.

What happens if we have to miss a session in a block?
If you can’t come to some of the sessions you’ve paid for, it’s possible to take a make-up class in the future when you’re no longer signed up, one session per block.

What happens if we can no longer attend after signing up?
Once you have signed up for a single session or a whole block, even if it hasn’t started yet, we can’t refund your payment. However, you’re welcome to find another child to take your child’s place for the rest of the block. You would need to arrange this yourself, we cannot do this for you.

How often are the themes repeated?
Themes are normally repeated twice a year, except for the annual ones like Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Halloween, Easter and Christmas. Kids who have been coming a long time love to repeat the themes. For them it’s like returning to a favourite story book and they feel pleased to know ‘what to do’.

What should we wear to the class?
Best to wear clothes you can move in. And for kids it’s handy if they have bare feet or socks with non-slip soles.

What if my child is very shy?
Not a problem! Many children are shy, especially in the beginning. You are welcome to take each session at your own pace. When you come regularly, you’ll start to see your child come out of their shell.

What if my child doesn’t speak English?
We often have kids who understand little or no English. This isn’t usually a problem since the sessions are easy to follow and parents can translate where neccessary.

What if my child is disruptive during a class?
It’s normal for young kids to have different emotions and we do our best to allow for this. If your child is very upset or their behaviour is causing a disruption to the session, we kindly ask you to go outside the room with them for a few minutes to let them calm down. We’ve found that in the majority of cases this works well, and they are able to rejoin in the rest of the session without problems.

My child is under 2 years old, can we join already?
The groups are aimed at kids from 2-4 years old (24-59 months). But since children’s development differs so much from child to child, it’s ok with us if you want to try the class when your child is slightly younger.

I also have a baby to look after, can I bring them to the session as well?
Occasionally a family has a baby sibling who needs to come along with them and we do our best to accommodate this when possible. It’s important that you’re still able to join in the session with your older child. Babies up to 1 year 5 months are free, but from 1 year 6 months, you will need to pay for them at the concessionary rate.

What does it mean that you are LGBT+ family friendly?
It means that we welcome all family set-ups and do not assume your family is structured a certain way. lt also means that our stories and songs are shared using gender-neutral language, allowing children to imagine freely. In the Frogs theme for example, kids can choose whether to be a princess, a prince or a frog during the role play section, we don’t decide for them.

Where can I find your Terms & Conditions?
You can read our full T&C’s here.