Salsa and Tango are great fun, a fantastic way to keep fit and a wonderful way to meet people.

The classes appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds and once you know a few steps, there are many places to go to socialise and practise.

If you don’t have a partner, don’t worry. You can partner up at the class. Lots of people come on their own.

Dance Classes run on most days of the week in Stirling, Bridge of Allan and Clackmannanshire.

For Information
Telephone: David on 07985 621340 or
Denise on 07803 043263
e-mail: thelatindanceconnection@yahoo.co.uk

Find full details of classes near you at The Latin Dance Connection

Pilates is a mental and physical body-conditioning programme which uses exercises to change the way we use our bodies. It aims to change muscle recruitment patterns and to correct common muscle imbalances, restoring good postural alignment and natural normal movement.

Group classes are one hour in duration and for mixed ability. They are kept small in numbers to allow for individual attention when required. All classes require pre-booking. Classes can be attended once or twice a week. This allows for progression and development.

All classes are held at 7a Coneyhill Road, Bridge of Allan.
PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL - call 01786 834757.

MONDAY MORNINGS
9.15AM-10.15AM BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
10.30AM-11.30AM INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL

TUESDAY EVENINGS
6.15PM-7.15PM BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
7.30PM-8.30PM INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
9.15AM-10.15AM BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
10.30AM-11.30AM INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL

THURSDAY EVENINGS
6.15PM-7.15PM BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
7.30PM-8.30PM INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL

email: info@gillwebster.com
Tel: 01786 834757

Award Winning Baby Sensory Classes For Babies Birth – 13 Months!

Now Running in Stirling!

Bubbles Baby Signing Bonding techniques Songs Light Shows

Babies learn more in the first year of life than at any other time. Never again will there be such an extraordinary pace of development. They are totally attentive and absolutely fascinated by everything that they can see, hear, touch, taste and smell. Baby Sensory doesn’t waste a moment of this valuable time!

Our Baby Sensory programme has been designed specifically for babies from birth. The Baby Development activities stimulate the senses and help babies develop. We are confident that these baby activities will delight and surprise both parents and baby.

We use a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to develop early communication skills, it’s amazing when we see the babies first uses the signs of our Say Hello song which is played at the beginning of each Baby Sensory class!

We use a wide range of sensory delights to stimulate the babies, everything from bubbles, bells, balloons, light shows, balls, textures, activity songs, dancing and much more – something different each week!

Classes run all across the country and also in several other countries around the world, and now they’re coming to Stirling.

Baby Sensory is recognized by health professionals and approved by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to be an invaluable extension of post-natal care.

email now for your free taster session: stirling@babysensory.co.uk
Tel: 01786 475200
07939 329954

The Paint Pot Stop is a childrens art and craft program that offers a series of structured sessions devoted to the physical,emotional and social development of the child, with the parent/carer being a central part of the session activities.

When parents/carers enter the childs world of play and imagination, the child blossoms with more confidence to explore and learn.

Tuesdays Cambusbarron Community Centre
1.00pm - 1.45pm age 3years to 5years
2.00pm - 2.45pm age 18months to 3years

During School Holidays older children can be accomodated on single sessions - subject to availability and pre booking.

The Paint Pot Stop offers three levels of art and craft sessions. Children get to explore and experiment with different art materials and techniques. The children will be using different materials each week, such as paint,dough,glue and fabrics. Activities such as finger/foot painting,cutting and glueing are designed to provide a positive art experience for parents and young children.

18mths-3yrs will use equipment and activities to learn cause and effect,coordination and fine motor skills. Use of simple stories and rhyms will link art to everyday life, enriching and developing language skills.

3yrs-5yrs use their creative skills to build stories using art. Explore different themes using song,movement and story telling. Further developing motor skill,hand eye coordination, limited only by their imagination.

5yrs-10yrs will be encouraged to challenge their new and emerging skills. Children will discover their individual abilities, boosting self esteem and social skills. Working in groups to create and design.

The Paint Pot Stop can visit your community Group - brownies,youth cluds, toddler groups- for a discounted community cost.

Contact: Ailene Young
Email: ailene@thepaintpotstop.co.uk
Telephone: 07973521385
Web: www.thepaintpotstop.co.uk

My name is Dawn Ford and I hold Musical Steps classes in Bridge of Allan and Denny. The children and I always have great fun so please give me a call or email if you'd like to join us for a free taster class. I am also available for nursery music sessions based on the Curriculum for Excellence. Please contact me for details.

Musical Steps has developed a fun-packed, high-quality educational experience that babies, children and parents love. Music has been shown to have a huge impact on children's development and it's important to start as early as possible. Listening to music is good, but participating in music-making is even better.

We offer a quality educational experience that is so much more than a simple sing-song. We use our voices, our musical expertise and specially written songs and activities to teach important concepts and skills whilst still providing a fun-filled, magical time.

Have fun with us at Musical Steps and help develop your child’s Creativity, Co-operation, Listening, Language and Communication.

Bridge of Allan classes are on Friday mornings at the Bridge of Allan Parish Church:
Baby Band (up to 2 years) - 10:20 until 10:50
Toddler Troupe (18mths - 3yrs) - 09:30 until 10:10
Music Express (2½ yrs - 5yrs) - 11:00 until 11:45

Denny Classes are on Tuesday mornings/afternoons at the Archibald Russell Centre:
Baby Band (up to 2 years) - 10:20 until 10:50
Toddler Troupe (18mths - 3yrs) - 09:30 until 10:10
Music Express (2½ yrs - 5yrs) - 13:00 until 13:45

Both venues are an easy walk from the town centre and also have great parking and public transport facilities.

Blue's Tap is Adult tap dancing classes run by Susie Forsyth. Tap Dancing is a great way to have fun and keep fit at the same time. I have been running Adult Tap classes for 6 years now and i feel its a great way to end a hard day at work

Times as follows:
Beginners and Advanced classes. Classes are held in Cambusbarron Centre on Monday Nights.

NEW Beginners Class: 6.45pm - 7.45pm
Advanced class: 7.45pm - 8.45pm.

Improve with Pilates: Whether you would like to strengthen your golfing performance, have flatter abdominals or just want to reduce the aches and pains of stiff joints, Pilates classes could be right for you.

Improve your Posture, Strength, Flexibility and Endurance with Stott Pilates Enhanced Mat Classes (limited class sizes to allow for individual attention)

All small equipment such as circles, balls and foam rollers are provided to help improve your technique and to adjust for postural differences. All you need is a Mat and the motivation!

Contact to pre-book as the places are limited, to allow for individual attention and adjustment for injury or ability.

Sunday
5pm Glebe Avenue, Kings Park, Stirling
6pm Glebe Avenue, Kings Park, Stirling

Thursday
6pm Cambusbarron Community Centre
7pm Cambusbarron Community Centre
8pm Cambusbarron Community Centre

Friday
9am Stirling Highland Hotel (members only)
10.45am Cambusbarron Community Centre
12..10 Castle Business Park, Stirling

email: improvewith@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: Kirsty on 07777 646 546

Young People

ART
Explore painting, printing and drawing - learn about colour, design and composition and have fun creating your very own works of art.

POTTERY
Explore the fabulous world of clay and learn different techniques to make wonderful original objects.

FIDDLE
Come and learn how to play fiddle. If you already play a bit, have fun learning new tunes and playing in a group with others.

DRAMA
stagecraft, voice, improvisation and developing a character, with the older class contributing to a script. There will also be an opportunity to perform in the Tolbooth auditorium.

HARMONICA
A fun class open to all ages – families welcome. Includes broader musical development.

PUMP UP THE JAM
It’s back! Led by Scotland’s top professional musicians this is the place to develop your songwriting or performance skills.

TRAD WORKSHOPS
Group tuition – fiddle, guitar, whistle, flute and recorder (min 6 months experience of instrument)
Intermediate: (min 2-3 yrs exp of instrument)
Advanced: (by audition)
FREE

JAZZ WORKSHOPS
An amazing opportunity to work with two of Scotland’s most respected jazz musicians and educators, saxophonist Laura Macdonald and guitarist Kevin Mackenzie.
The traditional music workshops are funded by YMI, the jazz workshops are funded by YMI and NYOS. Both are open to pupils attending Stirling Council schools.

Adults

STUDIO RECORDING
Learn the digital recording skills needed to mix your own music or a live band.

FIDDLE
a relaxed environment. Beginners is for those with a couple of tunes under their belt, whilst intermediate is for those with more experience, working on bowing techniques and expanding repertoire.

CERAMICS
Intermediate (not for beginners) Demonstration and tuition in a wide range of hand-built ceramic techniques including use of glazes but not potters’ wheel.

SINGING STIRLING
Friendly, informal group singing. Learn a varied repertoire including traditional songs, chants, spirituals, contemporary material and harmonies. You don’t need to have sung before – everyone welcome.

GUITAR
Beginners will take you through the chord structures and basic techniques. Intermediate will explore different styles including contemporary. Bring your own guitar.

HARMONICA
A fun class open to all ages – families welcome. Includes broader musical development.

macrobert Street Dance 1
10 - 14 years
macrobert Street Dance 2
14 years +
Come along and experience the latest street dance and hip-hop moves. This group will attend a drama, dance or film event and will attend at least one session with a specialist in either drama or film or video work.

macrobert Youth Theatre MYT 1
6 - 9 years
Workshops will involve role-play, improvisation, theatre skills, performing and script work. During their allocated times, all of the groups will attend at least one theatre, dance or film event as well as attending a specialist session in either film or video, dance or playwriting.

macrobert Youth Music Group MYMT
12 years
The participants will work with both a musician and drama artist. The group will offer members the chance to experience workshops in composition, singing, theatre skills and movement. The group will attend at least one theatre, dance, film or music event.

macrobert Youth Theatre MYT 3
10 - 12 years
Workshops will involve role-play, improvisation, theatre skills, performing and script work. During their allocated times, all of the groups will attend at least one theatre, dance or film event as well as attending a specialist session in either film or video, dance or playwriting.

Dunblane Youth Theatre at Victoria Halls
8 - 11 years
Workshops will involve role-play, improvisation, theatre skills, performing and script work. During their allocated times, all of the groups will attend at least one theatre, dance or film event as well as attending a specialist session in either film or video, dance or playwriting.

macrobert Youth Dance Company MYDC
12 years +
Working with the new macrobert dance artist this group will experience a variety of dance styles. The group will attend at least one theatre, dance, film or music event.

macrobert Youth Theatre
6 - 9 years, 10 - 11 years, 12 - 13 years, 14 - 18 years
Workshops will involve role-play, improvisation, theatre skills, performing and script work. During their allocated times, all of the groups will attend at least one theatre, dance or film event as well as attending a specialist session in either film or video, dance or playwriting.