Set up by Jenny Gerrans, primary school teacher and mum:
“I’ve set up this service to share my own love and passion for music and dance of all kinds, but mostly to help children thrive and be happy.”

We believe dance is most beneficial as a creative process, in a context of freedom and fun. 
Kids who join a ShakeOut! club will:
– feel fantastic and make new friends 
– enjoy a mix of freestyle dancing and fun dance games 
– be creative and move to music they love


What’s our approach?
Our programmes are structured around games and activities and set to popular music that children love dancing to. Children learn moves, improvise new ideas and co-create dances with peers. They can dance like nobody’s watching or share their moves with friends in a safe, inclusive space.
 
Can’t dance?  We don’t believe you!  
ShakeOut! clubs – 

  • welcome everyone and build friendships wherever there’s a dance-floor.
  • create a safe space to enjoy dance for complete beginners or confident dancers.
  • encourage happy minds and healthy bodies. Children leave with beaming smiles! 

What don’t we do?

  • We don’t teach choreographed routines.  
  • We don’t insist on performing in front of peers or parents. 
  • We don’t dampen children’s natural enthusiasm for dance!

Why?

Studies show that dance is most effective as a fuel for positive mental health when it is a creative process. It has its widest appeal when it happens within a context of freedom, playfulness and fun! 

We believe people need to dance… it’s in our bones. We want to make our children’s dance culture more widely accessible and more fun. 

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Our Latest News

We are delighted to be working with ICAP – the Institute for Children’s Activity Providers. Jenny is being mentored through a scheme to support new and growing activity providers. As our insurance provider, ICAP offer assistance around policies and procedures, safe employment and data management. 

Our newest Greystones Primary School ShakeOut! club has started up this school year. Not certain it’s the right club? Book your child a trial session to find out.

ShakeOut! is not just for after school

We also offer morning and lunchtime clubs and bespoke programmes. Get in touch for more info.