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danceSing, the choir that keeps you fit, provides enjoyable singing, dancing and pilates classes to create a highly accessible way of keeping active and making new friends. The class leaders are all professional musicians and dancers who will make you feel welcomed and ensure you're having a fabulous time. They are with you every step of the way whether you're looking to keep fit or just to simply socialise. No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome.

Our members really feel the danceSing difference, 82% say they experience social benefits, including making friends and meeting new people.

"There is no pressure, and people are really friendly and welcoming. I can feel my mood lift as soon as I walk through the door, and it's fun!"

New starters can enjoy a taster week of unlimited classes for just £12. After that, prices start from £12 a week for one class, £15 a week for two classes and £18 a week for unlimited classes. danceSing members have the option to pay as a direct debit or by term.

Natalie and her team of passionate teachers are limbering up for a successful new term starting on Monday 26th August. 

Monday classes

Bridge of Allan – Big Sing Choir
7.30pm – 9.00pm

Our uplifting choir class: here our professional Music Leader will teach you how to sing, focusing on posture, vocal exercises and having fun! This class is perfect as an extension of our danceSing membership, or simply as a stand alone class. Our Big Sing Choir is suitable for all levels and no experience or audition is necessary. You don't need to have a fantastic singing voice or be able to read music, all we need is you and your willingness to learn.

Tuesday classes

Dunblane – Strength & Stretch Based Pilates (ladies only)
9.30am – 10.30am at Victoria Halls - Dunblane, FK15 9EX
Dunblane – Strength & Stretch Based Pilates
10.45am – 11.45am at Victoria Hall Dunblane, FK15 9EX

Our Pilates based fitness class: here our professional Dance Leader will work on strength, flexibility and posture and this class is perfect as an extension of our danceSing membership, or simply as a stand alone class. Our workout is suitable for all levels of fitness and no experience necessary. Please bring your own fitness mat and we recommend comfy clothes for ease of movement, and water to keep you hydrated throughout the session.

Wednesday classes

Denny – danceSing
7.30pm – 9.00pm at Denny High School, FK6 6EE

Friday classes

Dunblane – danceSing
10:00am – 11:30am at Victoria Halls, FK15 9EX

Our unique fusion of the arts and fitness choir danceSing class: here we combine choir and dance (not at the same time!) with a 45 minute choir class followed by a 45 minute dance fitness class. Our class is suitable for all levels of fitness and no experience or audition is necessary. Here we work to increase and maintain your fitness level in a fun, relaxed and supportive community. We offer tailored advice to each individual and will encourage you to work at a fitness level that is appropriate to you.

Classes also in Glasgow, Newton Mearns, Bearsden, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Penicuik, and Kinross.

Find out more at www.dance-sing.uk

Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech with our award winning MUSIC programme
 
Babies use all kinds of signs and gestures as a natural part of learning to talk. 
Encouraging your baby with signs like "milk", "more", "change nappy" or "tired" will help your baby communicate!
 
Sing and Sign's unique approach combines action songs, props, pictures and toys in musical activities designed to stimulate speech and language development.
Developed with the help of Speech and Language professionals and recommended by experts
Sing and Sign is Britain's longest running and best loved Baby Signing Programme.
 
Learning a few signs together can make a significant difference in your
baby's ability to communicate and can lessen frustration!
 
Three classes designed to suit the age and stage of your baby.

  "Babes" for babies up to 5 months
  Stage one for babies approx 5 – 14 months
  Stage two for babies approx 14 – 24 months
 
Classes in the Dunblane Centre – Thursday and Saturday mornings

Four weeks of free singing and musical games will be offered in Dunblane. Wee Sing is a brand new project that aims to introduce primary 3 children to singing through fun musical games. Taking place on Tuesday evenings from March, 7 at Dunblane High School, youngsters will start to develop pitching, rhythm and sound production skills. This is a Youth Music Initiative funded project from the National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCoS), Scotland’s national organisation dedicated to encouraging singing for young people aged 0–25. Lorna Rudden, NYCoS area choirs manager said: "As well as being fun, singing together in a choir has many benefits: gaining a musical education, socialising and making friends, and boosting confidence by performing." Wee Sing is completely free, however spaces are limited so advanced booking is required. To secure a spot visit nycos.org.uk/weesing or call 0141 287 2943.

From an article in the Stirling News