Joyful, interactive weekly classes for babies and children under 5 and their grown-ups. We combine stories, music and movement into a shared experience designed to be enjoyed together. Children build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of books.
Each session brings stories to life through:
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Storytime
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Playful dancing and actions
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Simple songs and rhythms
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Colourful props and imagination
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Shared moments between child and adult
At Books & Boogie we step inside the story. Children will explore characters, emotions and storytelling through play, imagination and movement. Responding to moments and moving with the narrative helps extend focus and attention.
It’s not about sitting still — it’s about moving, listening, laughing, and bonding together.
Perfect for little ones who love stories… and those who can’t sit still for long!
We also run performance classes for age 2-5 including Boogie Ballet and Mini West End
3 - 12 months
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
For little ones and their grown ups
A gentle, playful introduction to stories and movement. Through books, music, and sensory props, little ones explore rhythm, sounds, and early storytelling alongside their grown-up.
Developmental Focus
Language • Sensory play • Coordination • Bonding
Age 1-5
Wednesdays
For little ones and their grown ups
Story explorers combines interactive storytelling with playful movement and music. Children are encouraged to join in, wiggle, dance, and respond to stories as their confidence and imagination grow. Through expressive movement and imaginative play, children begin to step into stories and bring them to life.
Developmental Focus
Confidence • Listening • Movement • Imagination
Age 2-5
Mondays & Tuesdays
Boogie Ballet is a magical introduction to ballet for little dancers aged 2–5.
Through stories, imagination and playful movement, little ones explore the basics of ballet in a fun and engaging way. In each class we go on a mini adventure: from fluttering like butterflies and tiptoeing through enchanted forests to dancing like swans and spinning like fairies.
Along the way little ones will learn simple ballet steps while building coordination, confidence and creativity.
Please bring ballet shoes or grippy socks.
Age 2-5
Mondays & Tuesdays
Mini West End is a magical musical theatre class for children aged 2–5, where little performers sing, dance and act their way through the world of theatre.
Run by Becky, professional performer and theatre director.
Each term explores an exciting theme: from Jungle Adventures to Under the Sea to Magic & Fairytales, all using songs from well known musicals.
Through imaginative storytelling, movement games, rhythm activities and simple choreography, children build confidence, coordination, projection and performance skills in a joyful, nurturing environment.
Every term finishes with a tiny, low-pressure showcase so your
child can shine like a true Mini West End star.
Babies, Toddlers and Children in Primary School
Sessions are tailored to ages and needs of the group
Available as one-off workshops, short-term blocks or regular enrichment sessions, including after-school clubs
Books & Boogie offers interactive story, song and movement sessions for early years settings and primary schools. Each session brings a picture book to life through live singing and movement, supporting early literacy, language and physical development in a joyful, age-appropriate way.
Venue Information - MONDAYS
Lacey Green Millennium Hall
Main Rd, Lacey Green, HP27 0QT
Lovely Large Hall
Plenty of parking
Toilets with Baby changing
Room for car seats in the hall
Room for buggies in the hall
Venue Information - TUESDAYS
Family Hub, Aylesbury
Duck Farm Court, HP20 2SQ
Great studio space with mirrors
Parking on site
Toilets
Room for car seats in the studio
Room for buggies in the studio
Venue Information - WEDNESDAYS
Great Kingshill Village Hall
Missenden Rd, Great Kingshill, HP15 6DW
Lovely large hall
Parking on site - Further parking on the road or a car park on The Common
Toilets including baby changing
Room for car seats in the hall
Room for buggies in the hall
FEES
Books & Boogie: £10 per class when you book termly
Boogie Ballet & Mini West End: £9 per class when you book termly
All Classes have PAYG options
PAYG places are subject to availability. Block bookings guarantee a weekly space.
Introductory offers and promotions may apply for new families.
Mondays at 1.30 & Thursdays at 9.30 | £16 | Age 1-5 (Little siblings welcome)
45 minutes of Books & Boogie followed by 45 minutes of soft play fun at the gorgeous Cupcake Kangaroo.
Your little one will burn off energy AND boost their motor skills/language development.
Through music, movement, and storytelling, your little one will be:
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Building early reading & language skills
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Developing coordination & motor skills
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Growing confidence and imagination
All while having lots of fun!
Then it’s time to explore, climb, and play in the soft play - MORE fun!!
Books & Boogie sessions are designed to bring stories off the page and into the room using
movement, music, character and imagination to help children fall in love with books from an early age.
Books and Movement
At Books & Boogie, children experience stories with their whole bodies, not just their ears.
Movement is essential for healthy development. Through dancing, action songs and physical storytelling, children build coordination, balance and motor skills all while staying active and engaged.
Calm but Playful
High-energy moments balanced with focus and listening.
Each session gently supports early development while feeling like pure fun. The sessions flow naturally, supporting children who love to move and those who need gentle grounding.
Music, Rhythm and
Early Learning
Sessions are carefully paced, musical, and developmentally appropriate.
Music and rhythm are woven throughout every session. Early exposure to music supports memory, listening skills and early maths and pattern recognition. But most importantly, it’s joyful and confidence-boosting.
Bonding Time
It’s as much about shared joy as it is learning.
Grown Ups can join in, laugh together, and experience stories with their child. Creating meaningful, memory-making moments.
Designed by an Experienced Performer and Teacher
Stories led with energy, care and theatrical flair.
Sessions are created and led by a trained musical theatre performer, director and storyteller, bringing stories to life with character voices, accents, expressive movement and theatrical flair.
Confidence Building
Shy children are supported gently, nothing is forced.
Participation grows naturally through play, safety and encouragement.
FOUNDER and TEACHER at Books & Boogie with Becky
I’m a performing arts teacher, director and choreographer, children’s book author — and a mum.
I’ve spent nearly 20 years working primarily with children and young people, teaching through music, movement, and storytelling — while also teaching and directing performers of all ages. I’ve directed and choreographed countless youth productions and musicals, directed professional shows, and taught at top UK performance colleges, working with thousands of students along the way. Alongside this, I write children’s books inspired by my own daughter.
Books & Boogie brings everything I love together: music, imagination, movement, and playful learning. These classes are inspired by watching my daughter grow in confidence through play — and by my passion for helping little ones do the same in a warm, joyful, pressure-free environment.
Alongside my professional experience, I hold a Master’s degree in Musical Theatre from the Royal Academy of Music, a degree in Astrophysics from UCL (yes, really!) and an AIDTA qualification in dance teaching. This combination of training means your child is learning with someone who understands creativity, structure, development, and a whole lot of fun.
Most importantly, I’m bubbly, welcoming, and genuinely love what I do. My classes are designed to help children feel confident, included, and excited — whether they’re dancing, singing, listening, or just taking it all in.
I can’t wait to welcome you and your little one to Books & Boogie.
Becky x
