Next Classes On Tuesday 3rd March

Our Mission

Rhythm ‘n’ Cuddles mission is to help parents to get in touch with themselves and at the same time foster the natural bond with their children so that their relationship remains fine-tuned for many years to follow.

baby and Mafe dancing at Rhythm n cuddles

Come & Join Us Every Tuesday

Boy moving at Rhythm n cuddles class

Parent & Toddler Movement Lab

Toddlers develop their fine and gross motor skills and learn about shapes, numbers, letters and rhythms through creative movement. Parents discover the potential of non-verbal forms of communication to enhance understanding and self-expression between themselves and their children

For parents/carers with toddlers up to 3 years old

09:45am – 10:30am

Mother & Baby Movement Lab

A safe space for mothers to share their experiences and strengthen their connection with their babies through movement. Starting on the floor for a shared perspective with the babies, we then continue moving together with them in slings. An opportunity to find your flow, release tension, be fully present and learn about your body in its new, postnatal form.

For mums with pre-walking babies (please bring a sling)

10:45am – 11:45am

Price

You have 3 easy options that will give you access to our classes. Choose from: 

£7 Drop-in

Come along with your little one and Discover the magic of the class

£30 (5 Classes Pack)

Come every Tuesday to fully benefit the power of the class and get a discount on a 5 class pass. (valid until the 31st March 2020)

Book Via Hoop

If you want to secure a place you can book our classes through Hoop Visit us on https://hoop.co.uk/rhythm-n-cuddles/

Connection Through Movement

Our classes are designed to help parents reconnect with themselves and their children
through dance, promoting deep listening and meaningful play. Moving together is the
perfect way to enhance your relationship with your children and we can help you learn
how, with the added help of a brilliant themed play list inspired by world music each week.

What Mums Say?

I loved reconnecting with my body and my baby, through the floor exercises, breathing, and Mafe's amazing way of explaining and encouraging movement and dance. The sling dances were great - my baby and I felt really close and in harmony, and it was great that he fell asleep! We did one exercise where we mimicked how the baby moves; this was a revelation - how different his movements are to mine! It really opened my mind: even after the class I've been watching how he moves, to understand his perspective better. Throughout the class Mafe was encouraging and supportive and made sure I felt comfortable and was not putting strain on my body. All my inhibitions vanished! I would totally recommend."
Angela Solomon
Ceo Jaleesa
The class is an innovative way to connect with your baby and enjoy some time with her without the everyday struggle. I love this class because it is about creative movement which makes me feel free and yet mindful of what is happening at that moment which is something I don’t have time to do as a mother, so this time with my baby is valuable and fun and also makes me understand things about myself and my baby! This I think is thanks to the instructor who has a very sensitive and holistic approach to encouraging connection and helps us to personalise the moment and enjoy it in a free, creative and fun way.
Alex Anagnostopoulou
This is the class of my dreams! It is at just the right time and day to fill a time that is hard to occupy my almost 2yo and is inside so great whatever the weather. It is lovely to do something that is good for me as well as him and it is good for him to see me engaging- rather than just watching him engage. Thank you Mafé for this lovely class!
Eily Livingstone

Meet Mafê

Mafê Toledo is a Brazilian-born dance artist and teacher based in London.

She has a passion for helping people rediscover themselves via spontaneous, mindful and playful movement. She has worked as a dancer/choreographer and taught dance for over 13 years, having performed and presented her work in UK and Brazil.

Since becoming a mum, Mafê has been delving deeply into the process of self-discovery that is Motherhood.

From this experience she feels compelled to offer opportunities for parents to reconnect with themselves through movement, while also bonding with their little ones using touch, play and non-verbal communication.

Mafê Toledo is DBS checked, fully-insured and as a member of People Dancing: The Foundation for Community Dance she abides to their Professional Code of Conduct

Founder of Rhythm ‘n’ Cuddles

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Move. Play. Connect.

Connection Through Movement

We move from the moment we are conceived and it is through movement that we develop
and relate to one another.

Rhythm 'n' Cuddles parent-child movement class