Children’s Dance Franchise Goes Global

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July 17, 2023 // Franchising.com // Hatfield Broad Oak, Hertfordshire - A UK children’s activity provider is set to launch in Dubai, offering specialised classes for the under-fives that inspires them to develop the skills they need, to be the decision makers of the future.

Tappy Toes is a baby, pre-school and toddler dance class that supports children’s development and builds fine motor skills, musicality, confidence, posture, coordination and social skills. Unique to the sessions, which follows the UK early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework, is the focus on encouraging the children to speak out in class and share ideas.

“I have been teaching these classes for twenty years and have seen how valuable this life skill is for children and how it helps them to progress in education,” says Claire Munday, CEO Tappy Toes Franchise Ltd. “We encourage the children to speak out and not be afraid to express their opinions. By getting them used to doing this at a young age, it becomes part of who they are, leading to more confidence and the understanding that their voice matters. These are all skills that will prove invaluable as they move through schools and university and even into the workplace.”

There are Tappy Toes franchises across the UK.

Tappy Toes in Dubai will officially launch in September 2023, with a soft launch and trial sessions in August 2023. The activities during the classes are based around a child’s development and feature elements that they are already familiar with including lots of singing and actions.

“The structure of the classes and the use of props within them, help children to develop many different skills such as sharing, teamwork and the development of fine motor skills,” adds Claire. “Most importantly, the children have lots of fun and although they are developing their speaking and listening skills, they are also encouraged to participate in a group setting, building their social skills and growing their confidence.”

Tappy Toes Dubai is owned by Paysley McGlashan, originally from the beautiful city of York, England. After graduating from university in the UK, she taught dance to children while working at a US summer camp, then moving to Los Angeles to spend twelve years working in the media. After meeting her husband, the couple relocated to Dubai in 2016 and now have a child, Jaxon.

“I firmly believe things come to you when they are supposed to and children’s dance is something I have thought about doing for a long time,” says Paysley. “It is an absolute honour to bring this incredible brand to the city.”

Paysley discovered the benefits of Tappy Toes after struggling to find a dance class that suited her child as she explains: “My love of dance first attracted me to Tappy Toes and to combine that with something I can do with my four-year-old little boy was a real bonus. I have struggled in the past to find a dance and movement class that has something for everyone (parents included), and Tappy Toes offers that.”

With the launch of Tappy Toes in Dubai, families can expect to find a safe space for children to play, learn and grow and most importantly have fun with friends, new and old. “I am excited to see more children and parents enjoy music and dance and to bring an established and award-winning product to the region,” adds Paysley. “I’m committed to creating an established, trusted and recognised brand within Dubai that people want to come back to and tell their friends about.”

Tappy Toes has been established in the UK since 2005 and has been franchising for the last ten years.

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