Dance the morning away at these music classes for preschoolers!
Does your little one love music and movement? Drop into one of these fun, casual music classes for preschoolers across Christchurch! No term commitment is required, get your groove on any day of the week.
Note: Most classes only run during term time, so be sure to check their website or social media pages for updates.
Read more: The Best Messy and Sensory Play Classes in Christchurch
Drop-in music classes for preschoolers:
Mainly Music
Hosted across the week at various locations, Mainly Music will treat you “to music and story, activity and interaction, structured and unstructured fun.” Check their website for the list of locations and timings.
When: Weekdays
Where: Various locations across Christchurch. Check their website for the group closest to you.
How much: $3
More info here.
Loopy Tunes Music
Running weekly, 30-minute sessions across Christchurch, Loopy Tunes Music is an Outreach Music programme, working with the community to connect local families through music. Sessions are bi-lingual Māori and English, with several casual spots available weekly. Book online and check their website for the list of locations and timings.
When: Weekdays
Where: Various locations across Christchurch
How much: $3
More info here.
MONDAY:
Oxford Music and Movement
Providing “exciting, vibrant music classes” for preschoolers, those attending Oxford Music and Movement sessions on Mondays can expect plenty of singing, dancing, listening to, and creating music in a nurturing environment.
When: Monday, 9.30am
Where: Baptist Church, 166 High Street, Oxford
How much: A gold coin donation is appreciated. Morning tea and hot drinks are provided.
Age: Preschool
More info here.
Fun with Music Playgroup Rangiora
Run by John Knox Church, “Fun with Music” on Kings Street is a drop-in musical class for preschoolers that encourages singing, dancing, and free play. The music session is held from 10-10.45am.
When: Monday, 9.30-12pm
Where: Trinity Methodist, 176 Kings Street
How much: $3 per family per week, or $15 per term if paid in the first 3 weeks. Morning tea is provided.
More info here.
TUESDAY:
Bubs and Bops
Run by mum of two, Ruth, Bubs and Bops is a music group for preschoolers and their families who love all things music, instruments and stories. Stay for morning tea and free play after the session.
When: Tuesday, 10-11.30am
Where: St Aidan’s Church, 63 Brookside Terrace, Christchurch
How much: Gold coin donation is appreciated
More info here.
Move and Groove Playgroup Parklands
Think music, parachutes, lycra, bubbles and instruments! Move and Groove Playgroup in Parklands is a half-hour session that combines music, play and coffee for caregivers.
When: Tuesdays,9.30-10am
Where: Parklands Baptist Community Church, 180 Queenspark Drive, Parklands
How much: $3 per family
More info here.
WEDNESDAY:
Toddlerock
Join Toddlerock for a morning of music, dancing and singing followed by morning tea and free play for the kids.
When: Wednesdays, 9.30-11am
Where: 144 Wilson’s Road, St Martins
How much: $2 per family
More info here.
Miss Melody
Join Miss Melody in a 45-minute class and 15-minute free play session comprising action and educational songs, Te Reo Maori, sign language, movement, percussion, dress up, bubbles, games and so much more! The class is then finished with a book and a play with friends.
When: Wednesdays, 10-11am
Where: Mt Pleasant Community Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay Road, Mount Pleasant, Christchurch
How much: $10 per child, $5 for siblings
Mini Musos
Hosted by Majestic Church on Durham Street South, Mini Musos is an interactive movement and music class for preschoolers, often with a fun theme.
When: Wednesdays, 10am
Where: 189 Durham Street South
How much: $3 for one child, $5 for two or more
More info here.
Woodend Music & Play
These popular music classes for preschoolers run twice per week in Woodend. Free for all to join, Music and Play sessions encourage music and play, followed by morning tea for the kids.
When: 10am Wednesday and Friday
Where: St Barnabas Church Hall, 147 Main North Road, Woodend
How much: No charge
More info here.
Movin’ to Music Prestons
Starting as a means of connecting parents in the subdivision, Movin’ to Music has since evolved into a weekly, supportive playgroup through fun music and movement activities.
When: Wednesday, 10am
Where: 420 Prestons Road, Prestons
How much: No charge
More info here.
Music & Movement
No bookings or commitment is required, drop into one of their two sessions on a Wednesday for a fun half-hour of (like the name suggests!) fun music and movement.
When: Wednesdays, 9.30am, 10.15am
Where: Southwest Baptist Church, 244 Lyttleton Street
How much: $3 per family
More info here.
Dance & Sing
Little ones can sing, dance, and play instruments and other props in music classes for preschoolers that “Are designed to enhance the children’s development by encouraging them to use both sides of their brain, fine and gross motor skills” through play.
When: Wednesday, 10-12pm
Where: 176 King Street, Rangiora
How much: $4 per family. Morning tea is provided.
More info here.
THURSDAY:
Little Dancing Feet
This fun class uses pom-poms and ribbons for an array of music. Perfect for honing those movement and coordination skills.
When: Thursdays, 10.30-11am
Where: Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln
How much: $4.90 per child
More info here.
FRIDAY:
Lil Boppers
Sing, dance and wiggle to fun tunes in this half-hour class followed by a hot drink and free-play time.
When: Fridays, 9.45am
Where: St Mary’s Church Hall, Halswell Road
How much: Gold coin donation
More info here.
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