Activities for children
Capoeira Kids
Returning w/c 26/04/21
Classes age level, day, time and price:
Age 3-4 years old
– Wednesday 4pm – 4:45pm - £6.50
Age 4-11 years old
– Monday 4pm – 4:55pm - £7.00
– Thursday 4pm – 4:55pm - £7.00
Age 12 – 16 years old
– Thursday 5pm – 5:55pm - £7.00
What is this Capoeira?
Is it a game, dance or maybe fight? The answer is as interesting as Capoeira itself, because it is an activity that contains all these elements, and their proportions depend in a large extent on what we ourselves are looking for in this art and on our character and temperament. An experienced trainer will develop the skills of the participants in each of these aspects, with particular emphasis on the natural predispositions of the participant. That is especially taken place at our kids’ classes to make the class as open, interactive and interesting for everyone as possible.
This culture from Brazil attracts people not only with its sport aspect, but also with the culture of Brazil, the language, music and traditions of this colourful country.
Some of the Benefits of Capoeira training:
- improves physical development
- develops group work for children
- shapes perseverance
- sharpens features such as reflexes and reaction time and decision-making
- teaches that the fall is not a reason to feel shame, but a natural step on the road to development
- teaches responsibility for your actions and movements
- it is a sport for everyone and everyone can play with each other, children with adults, women with men, building respect for others and themselves
- builds friendships and community
How to book?
Please register with Kasia at
or 07895483226
DAISY FOUNDATIONBABY WRIGGLERS & BABY TINIES
Returning w/c 26/04/21
10.00 Daisy Baby Wrigglers
11.30 Daisy Baby Tinies
TBC
DN DANCE BABIES
NEW CLASS!!
w/c 26/04/21
Tuesdays 9.30-11.00am
Coming to North Merchiston in 2021!
A fun activity for pre-schoolers, discover the joy of dance from age 12months - 4years.
Register your interest today at: DNDANCEBABIES.CO.UK
DN Dance ballet and tap
Returning w/c 26/04/21
Monday 4-6pm
DN Dance provides a wide range of dance classes. Classes on a Monday at North Merchiston Club are Grade 2 ISTD syllabus ballet and Tap, perfect for students from Age 9-10. Book online at or
DN Dance Theatre
Returning w/c 26/04/21
Thursday 4-6.46pm
DN Theatre Academy runs musical theatre drama classes for kids from ages 4-16. Classes are delivered in three sections of singing, dancing and acting. If your child loves to perform, then why not come along and try our theatre classes, bookable at https://www.dndance.co.uk/dance-classes/musical-theatre/
Japanese Lessons for children
Returning w/c 26/04/21
Thursday 5-6pm
For international children - Learning Japanese language and culture in a variety of ways.
PVG Certified.
Website: https://jlfcscotland.com
Contact: info@jlfcscotland.com
JDW hIGHLAND dANCE
Returning w/c 26/04/21
Friday Junior/advanced 1700 -1900
Sunday Advanced 1000 -1130
Sunday Advanced 1130 -1300
Sunday Beginners 1300 - 1345
Sunday Improvers 1345 - 1430
Sunday Junior 1430 - 1530
If your looking for something to keep you active, have fun or something a bit more serious then we will have a class for you. Highland Dancing is a fantastic way to keep fit. It requires strength, balance, co-ordination and stamina. If these are components you don't think you have then don't worry, you will quickly progress after a few classes. It's a hard work out and a great way to meet new friends. Classes will be sculpted, planned and designed to every dancer's needs and goals.
Karate
Returning w/c 26/04/21
Monday
6.00 – 7.00pm
Saturday
11.00 – 12.00pm
Learn new skills, build confidence and have fun with Karate Ashihara.
Our classes are designed around you and what you want to achieve. Whether you’re looking to keep fit or master a martial art our instructors are on hand to make sure you get the best out of every class.
Our children’s classes are designed so that kids enjoy themselves and learn at the same time. With its own junior grading system kids can work their way through a series of belt colours.
You don’t have to be young to join in though, even if you’re an adult beginner Karate Ashihara can teach you the basics and help you to develop into a Martial Arts Master.
Whoever you are, whatever age you are Karate Ashihara will help you reach your potential.
Contact Metin for more details at 077 189 56230
Krav Maga
Returning w/c 26/04/21
Tuesday 5pm-6.00 (teens)
6pm-6.45 (kids)
Kids and teenagers face different problems than adults, like bullying, developing motor skills, confidence, and daring to speak up. Krav maga kids & teens offers a perfect blend of practical self-defence, physical fitness, and valuable life skills – all through fun and games!
Krav Maga...
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Is simple and fun to learn
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Builds self-esteem and confidence
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Develops fitness and motor skills
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Teaches practical life skills that will help your child grow
For more information and booking, email info@rencounter.co.uk.
RugbyTots
Wednesdays
9.30-11.45am
Rugbytots is the world's favourite rugby play programme. Our dynamic weekly sessions enable boys and girls aged 2-7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment.
Our PVG approved, first aid qualified and fully trained coaches work hard to implement fun-filled games and programmes aimed at improving general ball skills, hand-to-eye coordination, balance, agility and social skills.
We are delighted to be bringing Rugbytots to Merchiston Boys Club each Wednesday in a Covid secure way.
For more information on our classes please contact Sandra at
Sing and sign
Returning w/c 26/04/21
Wednesdays
0-6 months 12noon
6-14 months 11am
14 months-2 years 10am
West Edinburgh Sing and Sign - Baby Signing the Fun Way!
Join us in our friendly and relaxed classes on Wednesday mornings and learn baby signing through songs, music and games. We teach simple sign language for useful words such as "milk", "more", "all gone" and "nappy change" to help babies communicate before speech develops. Find out what your baby wants to say!
We run 3 different 'age appropriate' classes in 10-week blocks for babies aged 0-30 months. Upon booking, you will receive wonderful resources to support your learning and enjoy the class safely.
Book your place today. Visit our website
Or drop your local teacher an email at
Star dance and fitness
Returning w/c 26/04/21
Dance classes for children
Ballet: RAD registered teacher, PVG certified, over 5 years teaching experience, students are encouraged to take part in graded RAD examinations, various competitions and shows.
Street and Hip-hop Dance: Suitable to beginners, boys and girls
Phone: 07751848843 Christine
Email:
Tanoshii Judo
Returning w/c 26/04/21
Friday
4.45-5.30pm (Currently full)
5.40-6.25pm (Over 10 years)
Saturday
9.10-9.55am (Under 8 years)
10.05-10.50am (9 Years +)
Tanoshii Judo (meaning 'Fun' Judo) is a community sports club set up in 2017.
We are based in Edinburgh and have classes for a whole range of ages and abilities.
All of our Judo classes are designed to improve physical literacy as well as instill the ethos of Judo - honesty, humility, respect and hard work whilst, of course, having FUN!
Tanoshii Judo is run by three head coaches; Jack, Jonny and Daniel. We are all black belts, and either current or former British Judo team members.
7th Fret Guitar Lessons
One to one Lessons for adults and children
Acoustic or electric guitar lessons available.
Over 10 years teaching experience.
PVG Certified.
All levels Welcome.
Gift Vouchers available.
Phone: 07592381965
guitarlessons-edinburgh.co.uk