Free sensory dance for babies and carers in Middlesbrough

Babies love to move — and so do the people who look after them. MoveBaby™ is a free, sensory dance session for babies and their parents or carers. It's warm, gentle, and a brilliant way to bond, move, and meet other families.

When & Where?

📍 Where: Thorntree Family Hub, Middlesbrough
🗓 When: Every Thursday, 1pm
👥 Who it's for: Babies and their parents, grandparents or carers
💷 Cost: Free. Funded by Arts Council England.

New session starting 7th September.

📍 Where: Redcar & Cleveland Best Start Family Hub, Rainbow Ln, Redcar TS10 1RR
🗓 When: Every Monday, 10am
👥 Who it's for: Babies and their parents, grandparents or carers
💷 Cost: Free. Funded by Arts Council England.

What to expect.

MoveBaby™ sessions are led by a TeesDance artist who works beautifully with very young children. Sessions involve gentle movement with your baby, music, sensory play and moments to connect.

It's also a chance to meet other parents and carers in the area. The early months and years can feel isolating — MoveBaby is as much for you as it is for your baby.

Arrive in time for 1pm, bring a change of clothes for baby (just in case), and leave everything else at the door.

FAQs

  • Yes, completely free. MoveBaby is funded by Arts Council England's Breaking New Ground programme.

  • Sessions welcome babies from a few weeks old up to toddler age. If you're not sure whether your little one is the right age, just get in touch and we'll let you know.

  • No booking needed — just come along on Thursdays at 1pm. You're welcome to get in touch first if you'd like to know more.

  • Just your baby and a spare change of clothes for them. Everything else is provided. Comfortable clothes for you too — you'll be moving around on the floor!

  • Yes — families with children of different ages are very welcome. Let us know when you arrive and we'll make sure everyone's included.

  • Absolutely. The sessions are open to anyone caring for a baby — parents, grandparents, childminders, foster carers, all welcome.

Come and move with us.

  • Every Thursday at 1pm. Thorntree Family Hub, Middlesbrough.

  • Every Monday at 10am. Redcar and Cleveland Best Start Family Hub (starting 7th September!)

Free. No booking.