2006

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The latest MAD CD will be launched in December! Skip is jam packed with fun and funky children’s songs. Combining well loved classics, such as ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ and ‘Animal Fair’, with some great new ones you and your children will come to adore! Including many action songs designed to help children learn new vocabulary and develop co-ordination, its great for in the car or at home, and all the family can sing along! The perfect stocking filler, Skip will be available to buy from your class leader or from our on line shop.

New Classes Open!

MAD Academy will be coming to Devizes! As from January, preschool children in Devizes will be able to experience the joys of MAD Academy every Thursday. If you would like more information or to book your place, please call Louiza or click here>>>  

Why not come along to one of the FREE Taster Sessions Louiza is running? Sessions are taking place in Devizes on Tuesday 12th December. 

         Location: The Baptist Church, Sheep street, Devizes SN10 (opposite the library)
         Date: Tuesday December 12th
         Times: Babies and crawlers - 10.00 to 10.35
                   Walkers to 2's - 10.40 to 11.25
                   2 to 4 years - 11.30 to 12.15 

Places are limited so book NOW to avoid disappointment. Call Louiza or click here for more details>>>

Awards for MAD Academy!

Great News! MAD Academy has been nominated for the What's On 4 Little Ones 2007 Awards! Nominated by parents as the Best Nationwide Activity For The Under 2s, voting has now began and the results will be announced in March. If you have experienced the magic of MAD Academy and would like to support us, please vote by clicking here>>>

New Classes for Autistic Children in Newbury!

The benefits of involving children in music and dance have long been known. But for children with special needs, and especially autism, it can be even more valuable. 

Now, autistic children in Newbury will have the chance to participate in a fun weekly music and movement session, tailored to their specific needs. The MAD Academy, who provide preschool children and their careers with lively singing and dancing classes, will be holding a class for autistic children every Saturday morning.

Around 90,000 children have some form of autistic spectrum disorder in the UK. The effects on each child can be very different, depending on the individual and on the degree of autism, but they often have social difficulties, limited communication skills and a restricted imagination.

Engaging in music and movement, in a structured and tailored way, can be extremely rewarding for children with forms of autism. A fun music class can provide a non-threatening environment for children, helping them to interact and become aware of others, build relationships, and practice simple things such as taking turns. 

Similarly, expressing themselves through music and song also promotes their verbal and non-verbal communication. The varied instruments they get to explore encourages them to respond to external stimulus and helps them become more tolerant of noise, something many autistic children struggle with.

The 8 week course, which is targeted at children between the ages of 2 and 8, is due to start on 21st October and will run until 16th December. For more information contact Trish on 0118 9770050.

Party Time! 

All our MAD Academy children are invited to Ralph’s fabulous Christmas party. Full of festive fun, there will be games, Christmas songs to get us all in the magical spirit and much much more! Come and celebrate with Ralph in true MAD style, ask your class leader for details.

Book Your FREE Place Now! 

Why not come and take advantage of some of the free MAD sessions taking place in Berkshire this month! Whether you already enjoy attending classes, or want to try them out for the first time, they are guaranteed to be fabulous fun! 

There will be free sessions at the Arts & Craft Day being held at Riverside Community Centre, Newbury, on 14th October. It will start around 1pm, and there is no need to book. For more information, please call Trish on 0118 9770050.

There are also free taster sessions at Martin’s Heron Community Centre, Bracknell, on Monday 23rd October. The baby/crawler class will start at 1.30pm and the 18 months to 4 years class will begin at 2.15pm. Places are limited and will need to be booked, so please ring Lynne on 0118 9892492 if you are interested in attending.

Autumn Newsletter 

Discover all the exciting new things we have planned for the autumn term, and much, much more! Read our latest newsletter. >>>more

Experience MAD at Thatcham Arts Festival

Why not come and take advantage of the free MAD sessions taking place at Thatcham Arts Festival this October? Whether you already enjoy attending classes, or want to try them out for the first time, they are guaranteed to be fabulous fun! 

Classes will take place at the Burwood Centre on the 7th October between 10am and 1pm. And when you have sung and danced your heart out with Ralph, you can enjoy the rest of the festival. With a packed programme and loads of activities going on it’s sure to be a fun day out for all the family!

Book now to secure your place, by calling Trish on 0118 9770050.

New Classes from September 2006 

Windsor, Sunningdale and Ascot will be going MAD from September 06 - find out about free taster sessions with Nikki in August >>>more   
Marlow is also MAD for music and dance and classes will be available from the Autumn.  Emma's taster sessions on 15th Aug are also free >>> more

Maidenhead Classes - June 2006 

MAD Academy has now opened its doors in Maidenhead, Charvil Wargrave and Hurst.  Emma would be delighted to tell you all about it! >>> more

Summer Holiday Classes in Reading - June 2006

MAD Academy is opening its doors during the summer holidays this year in Reading, Berkshire.  Classes will be running for 4 consecutive weeks in Earley >>> more

Reading Children's Festival - May 2006

We are please to announce that once again MAD Academy will be bringing music and dance to Reading Children's Festival. 'Meadow Madness', a key family event in Reading, is this year being help on Saturday 20th May and for the third consecutive year MAD Academy will be there. It is a fabulous free day out for all the family with lots to do, including of course our free music and dance sessions. Pre-booking is advised to avoid any disappointment on the day as the sessions can get busy, and places are limited.

1pm - walking children to 2 year olds.
2pm - 2 to 5 year olds.

Contact Trish on 0118 977 0050 to reserve your place.

Bracknell Area - April 2006

Classes are now available in Bracknell, Berkshire too as from April 2006  >>> more

In The News!
Read the latest news articles about MAD Academy >>> more

MADness Makes Sense!
Discover some of the scientific theory behind our music and dance curriculum >>>more

Hitting all the Right Notes!
MAD Academy's magical classes are a hit with parents and children! Discover what they say about us >>>more

MAD Academy Classes
Discover more about what our classes involve >>>more

Franchise Opportunities!
Franchises available in key areas across the UK >>>more

Class Instructors Wanted
Our franchisees are always on the look out for good class instructors, >>>more

Beat it!
Find out about the power of beat competency >>>more 

Businesses for Sale
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