Classes and Playgroups
Leeds is a fantastic place to raise a family. We’ve listed loads of great local classes and activities that you can try. Please contact the organisers directly to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of other great classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us.
Baby swimming with Water Babies is an exciting, enriching experience for both you and your little one. Not only does it teach vital life skills, but it also enhances the way babies and toddlers learn other skills, too. No one else reaches our high standards of professionalism, and no one else works harder to make sure you and your little one feel happy and safe. And we always incorporate lots of bonding, fun and socialising, so you can be sure that a Water Baby is a happy baby!
Weekly Classes:
Funky Jives classes are fun movement to music and dance sessions using a variety of dance props (pom poms, scarves, ribbons, maracas, handbells and hoops). We also enjoy parachute and bubble fun at the end of the children’s sessions.
Mon, 5 & 19 August 2019
Active Leeds is running two pre-school Gymnastics taster lessons at Middleton Leisure Centre for just £1 this Summer.
Places are available for Monday 5 and Monday 19 August:
Contact Middleton Leisure Centre to book.
Rhythm Time
At Rhythm Time we’re passionate about music and how it can help to enhance your little one’s development. We’ll teach you how to make music fun and unlock your child’s potential by singing and making music together.
Local classes on Mondays in Morley and Lofthouse; and Tuesdays in Glasshoughton and Tong. Call Lauren on 07725 574900 to arrange a free taster session.
Monday at ActivZone in Morley, LS27 0HG:
Monday at Lofthouse Methodist church, WF3 3NE:
Tuesday at The Glasshoughton Centre, WF10 4PF:
Tuesday at Tong Tong Village Hall, BD4 0RP:
Meet Lauren on the Rhythm Time website
Sounds Right Phonics Classes are educational, high energy classes which teach early phonics skills to children aged 2-4 years. It’s a fantastic way to introduce children, and their adults, to the wonderful world of early literacy through the use of games, dance and music!
Run by a qualified primary school teacher, our pre-school classes provide children with a gentle introduction to letters and sounds as well as the necessary foundations of learning in a fun, interactive and stimulating environment.
Children are taught the skill of oral segmenting and blending, which is perfect for getting them school ready for when the time comes.
Many activities are tailored to include the development of fine and gross motor skills, helping to get those little fingers ready for mark making and writing.
Where and when?
Mondays:
Tuesdays:
Wednesdays:
Fridays:
Contact Charlotte (Sounds Right Phonics Kirklees North and Morley) for more information:
Do your kids go to a class they would recommend? Or do you run a fantastic local class for children? Make sure your favourites are listed.
AVT Youth Academy caters for young martial artists in Yorkshire delivering all aspects of Mixed Martial Arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kick-Boxing. Call 07453 311972 for more info.
Based at Trident Fitness Gym, Howley Park Rd, Morley LS27 0QT.
Why not bring your little one swimming! Baby Swimmers & Swimmers Academy runs classes from 6 weeks old up to 14 years old, with classes in Leeds every day. Through fun and games see your little one progress to a confident little swimmer! For older kids we develop stamina and technique. Call 0333 8008 345 for details.
Local classes at:
Bringing the magic of Babyballet to children in the central Leeds, Morley and Pudsey areas. Including ballet and tap for boys and girls; babies, tots, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school starters. Contact Jane or Louise on 07702 965932.
Street dance classes
Age 3-6 years Mondays 4.15-5pm
Age 6-12 years Mondays & Tuesdays 5-6pm
Drama classes
Tuesdays 6-7pm suitable for age 5-16 years.
Kippax ex-service and social club, Church Lane, Kippax. Contact Caroline Dixon via Facebook for more information.
We have trampoline lessons for all abilities! Participants are taught the basic shapes and somersaults, and recreational lessons follow the British Gymnastics reward scheme recording achievements with certificates, badges and medals. Recreational classes from age 3 years, available every day. Contact us to book a free taster session.
Leeds Rebound Gymnastics Centre, 6 Gelderd Trading Estate, LS12 6BD. 0113 243 3881
Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL) runs a variety of dance classes daily Mon-Sat at venues across South Leeds. DAZL has a focus on participation and reducing inequalities for children and young people across the city of Leeds. Activity is based in venues at the heart of the communities.
Venues include: Swinnow Community Centre, Hillside Hall Farnley, Seacroft Kentmear Centre, Richmond Hill Centre in Burmantofts, Watsonia Pavillion on Cross Flatts Park in Beeston, Thorpe Community Centre, Cottingley Centre, Rothwell Scout Hut, Proverb 31 Community Centre in Burmantofts, St John Church Hall in Wortley, Newalnds Church in Morley, Bramley Community Centre and South Leeds Hub Belle Isle.
Contact 0113 270 6903 (ext 182) or 07519 018675.
Flutterbabies is a local company providing fun, nurturing and relaxed courses in baby massage, baby yoga and baby sign.
Baby Massage: birth to crawling
Baby Yoga: from 8 weeks
Baby Signing: 5 – 20 months
Contact: Classes held every weekday in venues across the Leeds area, please get in touch for more details. Samantha Dalton 07768 538527.
An award-winning pre-school program enjoyed by children of all pre-school ages. Every week we enjoy, Rhythm, Rhyme, Movement and introduce a new letter and sound through play; FUN games, crafts and Multi-Sensory activities.
Classes locally:
Garforth – Firthfields Community Centre – Mondays 10am
Seacroft – Kidzplay Leeds (formerly Little Bees) – Tuesdays 11.30am, Thursdays 10am & 11.15am, Fridays 10.45am
Find us online or call Claire for info 07845 454585.
Classes from age 3 upwards in ballet, tap, gymnastic, modern & street dance. New tumble track and mirrored studio at Oulton Institute, LS26. For details contact Leeaine on 0113 2606663 or find us on Facebook.
The Helen Lamb School of Dance trains children of all ages and abilities, to an extremely high standard in ballet, tap, modern jazz, disco, gymnastic dance and musical theatre. We teach the love of dance in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Classes are held Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Rothwell Methodist church and Rothwell Scout hut. Contact Helen on 07956 424432.
The Hunslet Club provides a wide ranging evening and weekend programme of youth based activities including football, drama, boxing, Irish dance, cheerleading, gymnastics, street dance and other leisure activities for hundreds of young people every week to help them reach their full potential and enjoy themselves. New members are always welcome. Check the online timetable for details.
Junior Kitchen teach, make, bake and decorate with children to create fun but educational cooking workshops.
Mums & tots sessions Monday-Friday 11-12 noon.
Junior chef club (age 4-8yrs) & Senior chef club (age 9-14yrs) run on Saturdays & Sundays.
Tots Tennis – Age 2-5 years, Red – Age 5-8 years, Orange -Age 8-9 years, Green – Age 10+ years.
Alwoodley Tennis Club, Leeds, LS17 7NZ. Tel: 07938 850558
Gymnastics club in Seacroft. Offering baby & toddler classes, recreational kids classes, men’s & women’s artistic classes, school holiday camps and more. Classes Monday-Saturday.
Limewood Road Seacroft Leeds LS14 1AB. 0113 265 66 62
Daily gymnastics, tumbling and trampolining classes in South Leeds, suitable for age 3+.
Gymnastics promotes co-ordination, balance, flexibility and strength, as well as offering children the opportunity to make friends and have fun whilst working their way through British Gymnastics awards in order to gain badges, medals and certificates! Contact 0113 243 3881 for more info.
Leeds Rebound Gymnastics Centre, 6 Gelderd Trading Estate, LS12 6BD.
Have fun, make friends, play football with Leeds United Foundation Wildcats girl’s football. £3 per session and is for girls aged 5-11 years. Every Monday 4.30-5.30pm. Contact Gary on 0113 367 6598 for details.
Football World, Pontefract Lane, Leeds, LS9 0RA.
We are an established local school covering all theatre subjects Ballet to Tap, Musical Theatre to Commercial Jazz and Acro to Cheerleading. Age range 3yrs upwards. Teachers CRB/DBS licensed. Give us a call or bob in for a chat. Weekly classes held at Kippax Community Centre, Gibson Lane & Vicars Court Allerton Bywater. Enquiries to Lorraine 07904643502.
Mini Maestros offers creative music classes for babies as young as 3 months, toddlers and pre school children. Each session creates a relaxed environment for building confidence, social and basic music skills. We use a variety of simple percussion instruments, visual aids, action songs, nursery rhymes, games and more. Contact Tina on 07947 260036.
Mini Me Jamboree Story & Sensory sessions for 0-4yrs. Kick-starting your little ones love of all things sensory and story. Using books, rhymes, singing, puppets, props, instruments, imagination and much more. Find us online or call 07885 799364 for details.
Mondays, 1.30pm at Eddie Catz, Mothercare, Crown Point Retail Park, Junction Street, Leeds, LS10 1EW.
Mini Me provides child-centred activities specifically for 0-5s. Classes for singing, dancing, signing, mini sensory, yoga, massage and more. Some classes pre-bookable, some drop in. Find us online or call 07779 252875 for details.
Rothwell Baptist Church – Mondays
Swithens Farm, Rothwell – Fridays
Beeston – Little Angels Play Gym – Tuesdays & Thursdays
Morley – Munchkins Play – Mondays / Thursdays
Morley – St Andrew’s Church Hall – Tuesdays / Fridays
These fun-filled classes accompanied by live music are the perfect introduction to the basics of dance. Children are encouraged to express themselves through dance and music and build on their natural ability. Pre-school classes Thursdays. Older classes Mondays to Thursdays, plus Saturdays. Registration will open in June 2017 for September start. Contact 0113 220 8000 for details.
Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, LS2 7PA
Our classes for young people are accompanied by live music and develop each dancer’s technical ability whilst enhancing their presentation skills and musicality. Classes run Mondays to Thursdays, plus Saturdays. Registration will open in June 2017 for September start. Contact 0113 220 8000 for details.
Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, LS2 7PA
Here at our family run club the teaching of karate & kick boxing is a full time passion for us, our instructors are martial arts qualified and have been teaching for many years. Check out our fully fitted centre. Classes run Monday to Saturday – call us today to book your free trial lesson 07557733918
We offer classes in ballet, tap, modern jazz, theatre craft, musical theatre, freestyle and cheerleading. School holiday workshops, competitions and shows. Classes run Monday to Saturday, from age 3 years. Find us online or call for information.
Zest Dance Studios, Woodkirk Valley Country Club, WF12 7JL. 07949 148328
SLP Junior Academy offers complete training for children from 2 1/2 years upwards in all aspects of The Performing Arts, to the highest standard. Singing, acting, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, musical theatre and tiny tots classes.
Striker Tots teaches and develops basic football skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and heading. Sessions are also beneficial for children’s fitness, balance, co-ordination and social skills. From confident walkers up to 6 years. Call 0113 8800 840 / 07972 635749 for details.
The Hunslet Club delivers a range of activities to children and young people aged from 18 months to 25 years. Regular weekly classes include gymnastics, boxing, football, rugby, dance, hip hop, cheer dance, majorettes, drama, ballet and tap.
Open 7 days a week with activities running 4pm–9pm weekdays and 9am-2pm weekends. Call 0113 271 6489 for details.
Tom Ball Live encompasses an Academy in Musical Theatre, Agency and Production Company. Our Academy specialises in dance, singing and drama. Private or group lessons. Combined or individual disciplines. Exams & productions. Find us online or call for info 07760 163602.
Tumble Bees classes are based around the early years FUNdamentals of gymnastics. Action packed fun with songs and skills matching the themes. Learn to roll, balance, count, co-ordinate and socialise.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays at The Hive, Woodkirk Valley Country Club, Tingley.
Fridays at Morley Town Hall
Tel: 07866 618455 (Jayne Bellwood) Email: tumblebees@hotmail.co.uk
Dance school in Garforth offering ballet, tap, modern, singing, gymnastics, national, jazz & hip-hop. With the opportunity to be involed in competitions, shows, galas and events. From age 2. Find our class timetable online or call for details.
Water Babies runs fun, innovative baby swimming classes teaching vital water confidence and safety skills from birth. Our overall aim is to teach you to teach your baby to swim. Find us online or call for info 01943 862 802.
Leeds City Hilton hotel – Mondays
Kingsland school, Stanley – Tuesdays & Thursdays
Temple Moor high school – Wednesdays
