Dance Like a Mother Babywearing Classes

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WE ARE RECRUITING!

Become a Dance Like a Mother Instructor

After 10 years of bringing the DLAM joy to thousands of mum’s & parents we are excited to spread that joy even further.

We are looking for vibrant, fun, outgoing, passionate and honest women to join our crazy sisterhood. We are not a fad, or trend. We have been doing this with passion, knowledge and sincerity since 2016. We provide fantastic training and ongoing support and believe that finding the right women and dedicating in person training to showing you the ropes is more important than expanding quickly.

If you would love a career that is heaps of fun, rewarding, brings so much joy to other women and to be part of a community (no lone wolves here…were in this crazy thing together!). Then we would LOVE to hear from you!

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"“I didn’t just dance - I found myself again. This class is pure magic: great music, zero judgement, and a room full of parents moving like we actually remembered who we were before the chaos. My baby snoozes on my chest, I brake a bit of a sweat, and for the first time in ages I felt strong, light, and me. If you need a confidence boost, a mood lift, or just a moment to reconnect, this class delivers."

- Georgia, Bury, Manchester
“ Let me tell you, from the moment you step into the room, you're surrounded by an atmosphere of pure joy and infectious energy. Nikki’s passion for dance and babywearing, combined with her nurturing spirit and hilarious way of teaching creates an experience that transcends the ordinary. Nikki's warmth and genuine care for each and every participant shines through in every interaction, making you feel like part of the family from day one”

Rosa - Prestwich
“DLAM has been one of the best parts of my motherhood journey. The classes were always filled with joy, connection and so much love--- and Sian, you made every week feel so special. Thank you for the laughs, the support and for capturing memories I'll treasure forever!”

Normalitae - Rusholme
“Being a twin Mum it can be hard to go to some classes. Straight away with DLAM it was easy! Nikki was more than happy to wear one of the boys when they were little and both were happy and relaxed. Nikki's help and support with the slings has helped us both in and out of class. I look forward to this class week on week, full of fun, energy & laughs!

Hannah - Ramsbottom
"We both loved the dance like a daddy class! My hubby has been hearing me bang on about DLAM for 7 months so we jumped at the chance for him to join in. He had a great time and loved dancing wearing our little girl. The atmosphere was fab and so fun. Thanks Nikki and Charlie!"

Kerry & Nick - Manchester

Babywearing support in our classes

Are you planning to attend Dance Like a Mother? As part of our classes we provide one-to-one support in your first class and beyond. All our instructors are Babywearing Peer Support Trained or Educators and experienced to help you find the best carrier for you.

With a wide selection to fit all body-shapes and babies' ages/sizes, you can get fitted safely and comfortably for class. You don’t need any babywearing experience, or to even have your own carrier. We always have carriers available for class, but we can also provide you with details on where to buy them (either new with our discounts, or second hand). If you have your own carrier we can show you how to get the perfect fit and send you tutorials. We are always here to help and our specialty is assisting unsettled and fussy babies. We promise to make you both feel safe and happy and you will have a snoozing or snuggly baby in no time.

Other ways we can support you

ONLINE BABYWEARING SUPPORT

We have lots of online support to guide you through your babywearing journey. Whether you are pregnant and would like to know more, or baby has arrived and you would love to feel more confident and safe to wear them and gain all the amazing positive impacts for you both. Did you know babies who are worn for 3 or more hours a day before 4 months cry 42% less than those who aren’t! Babywearing is really truly magical and we are here to help make it feel that bit easier to navigate.

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THE BABYWEARING HUB

The Babywearing Hub is supported by our Community Interest Company. We offer FREE and low cost one-to-one sessions in various locations.

So If your little one is still too small to attend class yet, or you would like to get some hand on support ahead of joining us we are more than happy to assist.

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APPLY FOR FREE FUNDED CLASSES

We have always been dedicated to making our classes as affordable and inclusive as possible. So we are very excited to have received National Lottery Funding via our Community Interest Company (The DLAM Fam CIC) to provide FREE classes for anyone under 25 and/or anyone on low income.

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FAQs

Got any questions? Read all our Frequently Asked Questions on babywearing classes HERE

We ask that all Mum’s have had their postnatal checkup and that babies are over 8 weeks old (corrected) and over 7lb in weight. If you have had a C-Section we ask you to wait 10 - 12 weeks before attending. If you are active and have been given the all clear by your health care professional ahead of 12 weeks, please feel free to book and just inform us at booking stage that you had a C-Section.
The age of babies in class ranges from 8 weeks up to 2 Years…however as long as you are comfortable wearing your baby you can come at any age up to toddler. We find that toddlers are happy to attend if they are used to being worn.
Many of our classes do book up in advance, so we always recommend booking ahead if you can. We hear A LOT “I just wish I’d come sooner!”.
No you don’t need your own carrier and they can be loaned for the class for Free [ just tick the box when booking]. All our Instructors are Peer Support or Consultant level Trained and will support you in fitting the carriers safe & comfy for class. We have carriers to fit all body shapes and babies ages. And all our carriers are washed and/or sanitized regularly (from those dribbly baby’s!)
Have your own carrier but need help? No problem, that’s what were here for! We are always happy to help you get your carrier fitted safe and comfortably and even give you some hints and tricks to help too.
We also have lots of information and tutorials on our babywearing page too, which can be found HERE. We also offer 121 sessions and workshops. This can also be found via the link. Some carriers aren’t suitable for class, so if you are unsure please take a look HERE
You won’t need to arrive early for carrier fitting and help, as we sort this during the first 10 minutes of class.
We don’t use narrow based carriers in our classes. These are where your baby's legs dangle straight down (Inc. Baby Bjorn, Mothercare/Mamas & Papas/Aldi own brand, Chicco, Babyway). Unfortunately these don’t provide the best support for the baby's spine or hips, especially for movement or activity. Many of these carriers also don’t provide good neck support. Don’t worry we aren’t leaping around! But we do want them to have good support on the nape of their neck, especially those who don’t have neck control yet.
We also ask you not to use Stretchy wraps, as they can sag and not offer enough support for class. These are amazing for newborns, but just not supportive enough for class.
If you are new to class, your instructor will contact you ahead of time to check If you require a carrier. But you can find out more about carriers not suitable HERE
No not at all! Two left feet are always welcome! Plus everyone is sleep deprived anyway! Our classes are active, but low impact and more about having fun, bonding with your baby and doing something for yourself. We believe in empowering women in their new found body and just enjoying getting active and having fun.
We have Mums, Dads and carers attend with all different fitness and dance abilities. Our routines are easy to follow and as all our Instructors have a Dance background, they will break everything down for you. It's just about having fun…defiantly NOT about getting the moves right!
YES! We have had many twin and multiple Mums and Dads attend over the years. There is NO extra charge (the booking is for you, not them). We have a few options of how you can all take part in class. We will support you in making sure you are all feeling happy and safe and are happy to try whatever works best for you.
- Our Instructors are more than happy to wear one of your babies for class. All our Instructors have carried their own babies in classes and are excellent at helping to keep your little one happy and calm throughout.
- You can bring someone else for no extra charge and they can dance with you and carry one of your babies.
- If they are sitting unaided you can tandem wear them. This is where you wear one on the back and one on the front. We have carriers that we can fit you in and get you all safe and comfy for class.
- You can have one baby in the carrier and one in a car seat/pram.
We just ask that you get in touch with the instructor prior to booking if you would like the instructor to wear one of your babies. You can find their email on the timetable for the class you wish to attend.
When you book on there is an option to say you are bringing twins/multiples, so please just tick this.
We have older kids join us in class and dance alongside Mum or Dad. There is no extra charge for this. We even have teddy carriers available so they can join in! Or bring an i-pad & snacks…no judgment here! We just ask that you keep an eye on them and ensure they don’t become a trip hazard! The instructor may ask you to dance at the front/side to avoid them getting under foot.
In the holidays we have lots of older children attending. It's a great chance to do something as a family and get your older kids involved in a fun activity together.
Most babies fall asleep in class or just snuggle up to you. Babies who are younger and/or are used to being worn tend to relax and fall asleep quicker. The movement, music and being held close to the Mum/Dad/Caregiver is a very relaxing and comforting experience for them (similar to being in the womb).
We sometimes find that people say "my baby hates being in the carrier" or "they will never fall asleep!". But they are often surprised what a well fitting, comfy carrier and movement can do. Most parents say that on days when their baby is ill/teething/having a leap it helps to put the carrier on and dance around at home and it really helps to settle them.
If your baby needs to be fed, changed etc then it's very relaxed and you can tend to your baby as you wish. We do have time for this at the start of class though, so they can be settled in the class while you dance.
The main thing is that you stay relaxed and focus on enjoying the class. The more relaxed you are, the more they will be. Plus we are here to help you enjoy the class and feel at ease.
- £8 First Class (New Attendees Only)
- £9 Individual Class
- 5 Classes for £40 (Just select the 5 dates you want. These classes can be transferred by you 48 hours before class. Each class can only be transferred once and all classes have to be used within 12 weeks of your first booking)
- FREE Funded spaces. These are for anyone on a low income or under 25 years old. To find out more & apply APPLY HERE
Waitlists: We recommend booking ahead, as spaces do book up in advance. If the class is full please press the green ‘Join Waitlist’ button. If a space becomes available you will get an email to book on, or the Instructor will contact you.
Transfers & Refunds
- Classes are transferable by you (via your confirmation email) over 48 hours before class.
- If you are unable to attend your class past 48 hours please contact your instructor directly (their number is on your confirmation email)
- If there is a waitlist and your space is taken, your instructor may only then transfer your class for you.
- We ask please not to request a transfer or refund. We have had to bring in this policy to make it fair on everyone.
If you would like to know more about this, please see here Transfer Requests
Book here: You can find locations, timetable & Booking HERE

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