Our Approach
Dancing Digits unique approach, pedagogy and curriculum
What is the Dancing Digits learning programme?
The Dancing Digits learning programme integrates creative dance techniques with early maths development, bringing maths to life through movement and dance. This is based on embodied learning — learning by doing — which helps children experience and truly understand concepts in a physical and memorable way.
Our unique two-pronged approach combines high-energy live shows with interactive classes and workshops, creating a fun, joined-up learning experience that children can watch, join in with and remember.
What do children do during a Dancing Digits class?
During every Dancing Digits class, children will enjoy a variety of fun, creative dance activities, all thoughtfully designed to support heir physical, cognative and mathematical development.
They will learn set movement routines, improvise with ribbon sticks and scarves, dance and count in rhythm with maracas, tambourines and lots more! Colourful props, up-beat music and bright symbols add fun and help to engage all children.
How the Dancing Digits Live show supports children
Our live show blends learning with high-energy entertainment, using movement, music and audience participation to make maths fun, memorable and engaging.
Colourful characters, lively routines and plenty of interaction create an exciting shared experience that helps children enjoy maths in a completely different way.
After the show, children take part in a practical workshop where the learning comes to life through their own movement,
Why it works
The whole Dancing Digits concept is grounded in research into movement-based learning and embodied cognition.
Studies show that combining physical activity with cognitive tasks – especially in the early years – can boost memory, attention, and conceptual understanding.
By involving the whole body in learning, our multi-sensory sessions help children grasp maths ideas in a meaningful, lasting way – not just memorise them.
Delivered by our highly trained professionals
The live show and workshops are delivered by Dancing Digits teachers who are highly trained in our unique approach and methodology. We tour the show to most small scales venues and schools and deliver the classes in nursery and school settings.
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The Dancing Digits Curriclum
The Dancing Digits curriculum is a fully developed set of activities designed to support the learning and development of young children. It combines movement and dance with early maths in a fun and engaging way. The programme offers age- and level-specific session plans for nurseries, schools, and parent-child classes in the community.
We offer age-related programmes designed for:
- Toddlers (ages 2–3)
- Preschoolers (ages 3–4)
- Reception-aged children (ages 4–5), and
- Year 1 pupils (ages 5–6).
- Can also be tailored for use with SEND children in schools and nurseries.
Our active, playful approach helps children build confidence, physical skills and positive foundations for early maths and learning.
Build confidence
Build physical confidence, body awareness and confidence in learning through active, playful participation.
Physical skills
Develop rhythm, coordination, balance, strength, flexibility, spatial awareness and body control.
Active maths
Explore counting, spatial language and early maths concepts through fun, active, memorable experiences.
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Nurseries
We can support early numeracy and spatial skills in your early years setting – with loads of fun and energy built in!
Schools & SEND
Regular classes and 'wow days' for EYFS, KS1 & 2 pupils. Help to inject fun and energy into maths learning!
Parent-child classes
Give your child a happy start in maths and get them school-ready! Classes for little ones from 18 months – 4 years.
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Dancing Digits Live!
Bring maths to life with our high-energy, interactive live show, created to get children moving, joining in and enjoying maths.
About us
Discover the story behind Dancing Digits, how our approach has developed and the people helping us bring learning to life.