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How to help your children learn lines

Being given a speaking part in a performance can be an amazing boost for your child’s confidence but the thought of learning lines might fill them (and you) with dread. Don’t worry, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to help your child become word-perfect with...

Why ballet is a great activity for toddlers

Taking toddlers to ballet classes isn’t just a great excuse to dress them in adorable outfits, it is fantastic for their development too. Noodle Performance Art’s Ballet Tots and Noodle Tots classes are suitable for children from as soon as they can walk and are carefully designed to help your...

Why should I choose Noodle for ballet classes?

When it comes to picking ballet classes for your child, it can be difficult to know which ones to choose. The first things you will probably look for are classes at a time and venue which suits you. But if there are still several options which work, then it comes...

MEET THE NOODLE BALLERINA: From shy toddler to confident dancer

Ballet and performing arts can help build your child’s confidence and bring them out of their shell. At Noodle Performance Arts, one of the things we love the most is seeing a previously shy child thrive in our classes. Not all children will jump into a new activity straight away...

When is the ideal time to start ballet?

When it comes to finding a good time to start ballet, the best answer is right now. If you’re interested in ballet and want to learn, don’t let age put you off. Lessons can start from as soon as you can walk and continue for as long as you feel...

Five reasons why you should still take your child to an activity group (despite the pandemic)

With children returning to the classroom in September, most group activities have started running face-to-face sessions again. But with Covid-19 still dominating the news headlines and infection rates continuing to be a concern, it is only natural that many parents are concerned about sending their child back to a group...

7 surprising ways ballet classes can help your child

Ballet classes are so much more than a way to keep your child busy after school. At Noodle Performance Arts, we believe learning ballet has amazing benefits for kids of all ages, which is why we offer fun and informal classes from the moment your little one can walk. Here...

Trial classes for toddlers – how to make the most of taster sessions

Toddlers can be unpredictable at the best of times and it can be tricky to know which activities they will enjoy. If you’re looking to start a new class or group session, you’ll probably be offered a free taster or a trial period at a reduced price. At Noodle Performance...

Don’t Stop Believing! (Journey were right…)

One thing children understand much better than adults is the importance magic plays in their lives. Being able to use your imagination, suspend your disbelief and pretend to be something else completely different are important skills which often become lost as we get older. However, getting involved in the performing...

20 reasons to take a Noodle class in 2020

  The start of a new year is a great opportunity to try something different, develop new skills or aim to get even better at something you are already doing. Noodle Performance Arts offers dance and performing arts classes for children from the moment they can walk right up to...

How to help your child learn their lines

Whether your child is learning lines for a Noodle show, a school assembly or a nativity play, it can be a struggle to get them to remember their words. The start of the final half term before Christmas often sees children bringing home lines to learn. Whether they have been...

6 ways to boost your child’s confidence

Helping your child overcome their fears and boosting their confidence is an important way of preparing them for their future. Confident children are more likely to try new things, discover skills and talents and fulfil their potential as they get older. But how do you encourage a child to combat...