Couple’s class - Dance Like a Daddy - International Men's Day

Dance Like a Mother Couples/Family Class.
This class is for all the amazing Dads, Grandads, Brothers, Uncles and friends as we celebrate International Men's Day.
Bring them along to join in the fun and see what it's all about.

" Now I've had the time of my life...and I...."

Come and join Nikki and Charlie...
We can't promise any Dirty Dancing (Or can we😜 ) but what we can promise is the most joyful, fun & bonding babywearing dance class you have ever been to.

• Suitable for couples & babies

• Families (*Kids under 5 yrs are free) We also have teddy/doll carriers for little ones to join in.

• EVERYONE is welcome

£8 per Adult
FREE ticket for over 5's (Limited Spaces)
(* Under 5's Must be accompanied by an adult at all times. So 1 Adult per Child. Over 5's must have a free ticket to attend)

• If the event is Sold Out please add yourself to the Waitlist as spaces may become available

GO TO: Dance Like a Mother - Babywearing Dance Class & Social Groups - Booking by Bookwhen

OUR FIRST PERFORMANCE SINCE 2019!

We are beyond excited to be performing as part of the @WITW Festival on the 3rd of June.

We would love a crowd of loved one and those of you who have supported us over the years. It would be fab to see you, please come watch and come say hi!

We will be performing at 11am in front of the BBC Building at Salford Quays

TASTER SESSION

We are also running a FREE taster session on the Saturday. To find out more go to Dance Like A Mother Workshop - We Invented the Weekend

We are over the moon about being asked to take part in Bluedot Festival this year!

FREE Tickets for Under 5’s…PLUS sooo much to do, see and get involved in for everyone. Plus some awesome music (yes were on the same line up as Tim Peake & Bjork!!)

Get there early and come join us for a class like no other! Its for all the family and we have some great themes and we might even throw in some couples routines If you ask nicely

POWER PLANT STAGE

Friday 22nd July - 10am - 11am - Guilty Pleasures

Saturday 23rd July - 10am - 11am - Who Runs The World

Sunday 24th July - 10am - 11am - 80’s V’s 90’s

To get tickets go to: Homepage - Bluedot (discoverthebluedot.com)

💪INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY💪

Dance Like a Mother Saturday Class - for LASS FEST @ GRUB Mcr

For all you amazing and beautiful strong women out there - this one is for you!

We will be dancing to some powerful and fabulous tunes by our favorite independent women.

GRAB your Best Friend, Daughter, Mum, Crazy Auntie or come as an Independent Women!

Why not stay after for some amazing street food & a coffee (or Cocktail!) Theres even a play area for the little ones!

£7 per Adult

FREE ticket for over 5's (Limited Spaces)

(* Under 5's Must be accompanied by an adult at all times. So 1 Adult per Child. Over 5's must have a free ticket to attend)

with Charlie & Nikki x

* If the event is Sold Out please add yourself to the waitlist

TO BOOK GO TO: Dance Like a Mother - Babywearing Dance Classes - Booking by Bookwhen

❤️VALENTINES❤️

Dance Like a Mother Couples/Family Class at GRUB Mcr

" Now I've had the time of my life...and I...."

We can't promise any Dirty Dancing (Or can we😜 ) but what we can promise is the most joyful, fun & bonding babywearing dance class you have ever been too. Also makes the best Valentines Day Gift!

Why not stay after for coffee (Or Cocktails!) and delicious street food! Theres even a play area for the little ones!

* Suitable for couples & babies

* Families (*Kids under 5 yrs are free) We also have teddy/doll carriers for little ones to join in.

* Gran, Grandad, Uncle, Auntie, Friends...EVERYONE is welcome

£7 per Adult

FREE ticket for over 5's (Limited Spaces)

(* Under 5's Must be accompanied by an adult at all times. So 1 Adult per Child. Over 5's must have a free ticket to attend)

with Charlie (and family)

* If the event is Sold Out please add yourself to the waitlist

TO BOOK GO TO: Dance Like a Mother - Babywearing Dance Classes - Booking by Bookwhen

Joining forces with Hits Radio & Nuby, we will be getting the Mums of the “This Mum is..” event in the festival mood, with some fab routines and as usual lots of giggles & baby cuddles

to find out more follow the link

47 Mums & Dads with their Babies, Toddlers & Bumps! Performing for the Festival of Manchester crowd.

3.04pm at the Dance & Music Tent

We will also be offering a FREE Taster Class at 3.45pm to 4.30pm in the Try It Area!

Looking forward to seeing you!

Baby-Wearing Dads Respond to Piers Morgan’s #emascualtedBond Tweet with Charity Dance Class

Morgan’s Insult Spurs Families to Raise Money for Dad Matters

A group of dads from Greater Manchester will take part in a mass dance class wearing their babies in slings, wraps and carriers in a demonstration against Piers Morgan’s recent criticism of baby-wearing fathers.

Responding to Morgan’s tweet last month that labelled Bond actor Daniel Craig as ‘emasculated’ when he carried his child in a ‘papoose’, the dads have joined baby-wearing dance class group, Dance Like a Mother CIC, to promote the safety and benefits to parent and child of carrying babies in slings.

The 30-strong group will come together to learn dance routines to songs such as Salt N Pepa’s 90s tune ‘Whatta Man’ while raising funds for Dad Matters – a charity aiming to help dads have successful relationships with their families and supporting them with mental health issues. 

The charity class, organised by Dance Like a Mother CIC and supported by the AJ Bell Stadium, takes place on Saturday 17 November at 10.30am in the Players’ Lounge at the Salford ground. Tickets costs £15 per family with all proceeds going to Dad Matters to support vulnerable dads and their families across Greater Manchester. The class has sold out within 24 hours and so a wait list has been added for a possible second class at midday to accommodate further interest.

Dance Like a Mother CIC (DLAM) group has been teaching baby-wearing dance classes across Greater Manchester for almost three years and has been praised for its inclusivity, positive impact on mothers’ mental health, and the promotion of bonding with babies and the safety and benefits of babywearing. The community interest company recently raised and secured funding to expand its work with young parents and those at risk of PND in Salford, with projects starting in the new year.

Nikki Baillie, founder of Dance Like a Mother CIC, said: “We actually want to thank Piers Morgan for his comments and ignorance. It’s upset a lot of us in the baby-wearing community but more importantly it’s brought babywearing to the attention of more parents and pushed us to put the plans we’ve talked about so much before into action. Although we've had Dads in classes over the years, we have never had a dedicated class for them and have been asked so many times if we would do one. So this is a great opportunity to do that. 

“His latest sorry attempt at riling people with his outdated and pathetic views means that money is being raised for a very deserving charity that’s doing great work for men’s health and building bonds between Dads and their children.

“Maybe he’s not been fortunate enough to grow up with a strong male role model. Who knows? But this isn’t about Piers Morgan. It’s about the bigger picture. It’s about men’s mental health and about true gender equality.

“We all recognise there’s a huge problem with mental health and suicide rates amongst men in the UK. Sadly the idea that men shouldn’t show their emotions still exists for many and Piers Morgan is encouraging that way of thinking.

“We’re working to change that and Dad Matters is doing a brilliant job in that area.

“Baby wearing is just another way of caring, loving and sharing an experience with a child. It’s quality time and closeness and a bonding experience. It’s not just good for Dads, it’s important for the emotional wellbeing of the baby too.”

Kieran Anders of Dad Matters UK said, "Dad Matters is a Home-Start project, initially delivered in Tameside, but now expanding across GM to support expectant dads to have better relationships. 

“This event is amazing because it really promotes the close and natural communication babies need to build a secure attachment and the fact that dads are doing it shows just how important dads are in their babies’ development.

“Dad Matters will be at the group on the day, talking to the dads and mums about parenthood and sharing stories, pictures and the overall message that communication and interaction with your baby are crucial.”

The event also celebrates International Men’s Day on Monday 19 November – a grassroots movement that ‘invites every man, woman, girl and boy in the world to come together and celebrate men and boys in all their diversity.’

DLAM has invited Piers Morgan to the class but has not yet received a response.

To book a place on the second event of the day, visit: https://bookwhen.com/dancelikeamother

Dad Matters UK go to 

https://dadmatters.org.uk/