A Carlisle theatre school has launched a new activity specifically designed for babies and toddlers to foster a love of performing arts from a young age.
Tiny Tots sessions at Razzamataz Carlisle offer a safe, fun environment where little ones can explore music, movement, and sensory play, all while building confidence and essential social skills.
For the adults, it’s an opportunity to bond with their child and meet others in a similar stage of life, making Tiny Tots both a developmental milestone for children and a supportive community for caregivers.
Debbie Mitchell, Principal of Razzamataz Carlisle, recognised the increasing demand for babies and toddlers classes before introducing the new class.
She said: "I knew from having young children myself that parents really needed a place that they could go to with their babies and meet others in similar positions. I realised that we could provide this for them together with a fun and engaging activity that would build fantastic social skills for children while we could create relationships with families in the area.”
The class has certainly proven popular with two full classes and a waiting list within just a few weeks.
Debbie added: "There’s singalongs, light show and lots of sensory play allowing for a different level of interaction for all the children. The babies can enjoy the colours and feel of things while the older children can practice their call and response to the teacher, introducing them to life skills they will need for school."
The success of Tiny Tots has been an exciting addition to the main schools where children and young people can enjoy acting, singing and dancing together with opportunities to perform not only in London’s West End but also Disneyland Paris and Dubai.
Debbie added: "When you are a new parent, you have no idea what path your child will follow. A baby starting with you at Tiny Tots could be embarking on a journey of eighteen years. These sessions are a lovely way to build relationships because you are spending time with the adults in the classes, building rapport and getting to know them as individuals."
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