What a Session with Us Looks Like

Our Dance Style Sessions are designed for Giggle Buddies who want to focus more closely on developing dance, movement and performance skills in a particular style.

These sessions are more structured than our Dance & Social Hour and Sensory Social Sessions, while still remaining flexible, supportive and inclusive. Giggle Buddies are encouraged to learn, build confidence and progress at their own pace without pressure or comparison.

Whether someone is attending simply because they love to dance or would like to work towards performances, every Giggle Buddy is welcome.

✨ Our Dance Style Session Choices

🎩 Jazz

Our Jazz sessions are fun, expressive and energetic, with a focus on developing jazz technique, coordination and confidence through movement and routines.

Giggle Buddies will explore skills such as:

  • Jazz walks and poses

  • Kicks, turns and jumps

  • Rhythm and musicality

  • Coordination and movement control

  • Facial expressions and performance skills

  • Learning and remembering choreography

Jazz is a great choice for Giggle Buddies who enjoy expressive movement, upbeat music and performing with personality.

🔥 Hip Hop & Commercial

Our Hip Hop & Commercial sessions are high-energy and confidence-building, combining hip hop foundations with exciting choreography inspired by commercial dance.

Giggle Buddies will explore skills such as:

  • Rhythm and musicality

  • Grooves and hip hop foundations

  • Coordination and body control

  • Strong, confident movement

  • Learning choreography

  • Performance and stage presence

Hip Hop & Commercial is a great choice for Giggle Buddies who enjoy energetic music, bold movement and expressing their own personality through dance.

🤸 Tumble & Acro

Our Tumble & Acro sessions focus on safely developing strength, balance, flexibility and coordination through tumbling and acrobatic movement.

Giggle Buddies may work on skills such as:

  • Balancing and body control

  • Rolls and floor movements

  • Bridges and flexibility

  • Cartwheel preparation

  • Handstand preparation

  • Strength and coordination

  • Linking skills into simple combinations

Every skill is broken down into manageable steps, with Giggle Buddies supported to progress safely at a pace that feels right for them.

No one is expected to attempt a skill they are not comfortable with or ready for.

🌟 Our Session Flow

Each Dance Style Session follows a familiar structure while being adapted to suit the style and the Giggle Buddies attending.

👋 Welcome and Settle In

We begin by welcoming everyone into the space and giving Giggle Buddies a moment to settle in.

Our instructor explains what the group will be working on during the session so everyone knows what to expect.

🔥 Warm-Up

Every session begins with a warm-up suited to the chosen dance style.

The warm-up helps prepare the body for movement while developing:

  • Coordination

  • Balance

  • Flexibility

  • Strength

  • Body awareness

  • Rhythm

Movements can be adapted, and everyone is encouraged to participate in a way that feels comfortable for them.

🕺 Technique and Skill Development

We spend time learning and practising skills specific to the session style.

The instructor breaks each skill into smaller steps, demonstrates the movement and gives Giggle Buddies time to practise.

Some participants may work on the foundations of a skill, while others may be ready to try a more challenging version. Progress looks different for everyone, and every stage of learning is valued.

🎶 Routine or Skill Combination

During Jazz and Hip Hop & Commercial, Giggle Buddies learn choreography and gradually build a routine over time.

During Tumble & Acro, Giggle Buddies may practise linking individual skills into short movement combinations.

This helps develop:

  • Memory

  • Coordination

  • Musicality

  • Confidence

  • Movement sequencing

  • The ability to follow instructions

  • Performance skills

Routines and combinations are adapted to suit the Giggle Buddies attending, with additional support always available.

⭐ Practice and Progress

We revisit the skills or choreography introduced during the session, giving everyone time to practise, ask for help and build confidence.

Our focus is not on being perfect. It is about giving things a go, recognising progress and feeling proud of each new step.

🌙 Cool-Down

We finish with a gentle cool-down to help the body relax and transition out of the session.

This may include:

  • Slow movement

  • Gentle stretches

  • Breathing

  • A final run-through or reflection

  • Celebrating what everyone achieved

🌈 More Than Learning Steps

Our Dance Style Sessions support more than dance technique. They create opportunities for Giggle Buddies to build confidence, independence and meaningful skills through movement.

💜 Confidence Building

Confidence grows through trying new things, practising skills and recognising personal progress.

Giggle Buddies are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone at their own pace, with support available whenever it is needed.

For one person, confidence may mean performing a routine in front of the group. For another, it may mean trying one new movement or attending without their parent or carer participating beside them.

Every achievement matters.

💪 Strength, Coordination and Movement Skills

Dance, tumbling and acro can support the development of:

  • Strength

  • Balance

  • Flexibility

  • Coordination

  • Body awareness

  • Spatial awareness

  • Movement control

  • Stamina

Activities are adjusted to suit different abilities, experience levels and support needs.

🎵 Rhythm and Musicality

Giggle Buddies are supported to listen to music, recognise different rhythms and connect movement with sound.

They may practise:

  • Moving with the beat

  • Responding to changes in music

  • Counting choreography

  • Matching movement to different moods

  • Using pauses, accents and levels

Musicality helps Giggle Buddies become more confident and expressive movers.

🎭 Self-Expression and Creativity

Dance gives Giggle Buddies a way to express their personality, ideas and emotions through movement.

While routines provide structure, individuality is always encouraged. Giggle Buddies can bring their own style, energy and expression to what they are learning.

There is no expectation for everyone to look exactly the same.

🤝 Teamwork and Friendships

Learning alongside others creates opportunities to:

  • Work as part of a group

  • Encourage fellow Giggle Buddies

  • Practise partner and group activities

  • Take turns

  • Celebrate each other’s achievements

  • Build friendships through shared interests

Everyone is encouraged to feel like a valued part of the group.

🌱 Independence

Our Dance Style Sessions gently support Giggle Buddies to become more independent in their learning.

This may include:

  • Following instructions

  • Remembering choreography

  • Preparing for the session

  • Asking for help

  • Practising a skill independently

  • Making movement choices

  • Managing breaks

  • Performing with less support over time

Independence is encouraged gradually and never forced.

🎭 Performance Opportunities

Giggle Buddies may have opportunities to perform at Eisteddfods and showcases throughout the year.

Performing can help build confidence, create happy memories and give participants something exciting to work towards. However, performances are always optional.

Giggle Buddies are equally welcome to attend simply to learn new skills, enjoy dancing and have fun.

Additional support can be incorporated during sessions, rehearsals and performances. Parents and carers are also welcome to support their Giggle Buddy on stage when this would help them feel safe, confident and included.

No participant will ever be left without the support they need.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent and Carer Support

Parents and carers are always welcome to remain during Dance Style Sessions and provide support when needed, but they are not required to participate.

Some Giggle Buddies may feel comfortable joining the session independently, while others may benefit from having their parent or carer nearby or participating alongside them.

Support can be adjusted over time as confidence and independence grow.

🧸 A Space to Feel Safe and Supported

We understand that everyone learns differently and may need different levels of support.

Giggle Buddies are welcome to:

  • Take a break when needed

  • Watch before joining in

  • Use noise-reducing headphones

  • Ask for a movement to be demonstrated again

  • Practise a simplified version of a skill

  • Receive additional physical, visual or verbal guidance

  • Return to an activity when they feel ready

There is no pressure to keep up with anyone else.

💜 Our Approach

Our Dance Style Sessions provide:

  • Focused dance and movement skill development

  • Clear demonstrations and step-by-step instruction

  • Routines and activities adapted to suit the group

  • Opportunities to build confidence and independence

  • Optional performance experiences

  • Flexibility to meet each Giggle Buddy where they are at

  • Encouragement without comparison or pressure

  • A supportive and inclusive environment

We celebrate effort, progress and individuality rather than perfection.

✨ Come As You Are

Whether you are completely new to dance, ready to build on existing skills or looking for opportunities to perform, you are welcome here.

Come as you are, learn at your own pace and discover a style of movement that makes you feel confident and happy.

At Wiggle & Giggle, everyone belongs 💜