Dance adventures for little movers!
Joyful, interactive classes for under-5s and children aged 5-8 where storytelling, play, and dance bring magical worlds to life, inspiring curiosity and a love of books and movement.
Classes now running
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Gilbert is the Guardian of the Books. He’s read EVERY book in the universe! He loves nothing more than embarking upon an epic adventure through his books! Who will he meet next? Will it be some dinosaurs? Or maybe he’ll fly on a broomstick? Why don’t you join him on his next adventure?
Storytelling is at the heart of Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books, where lighting, props, costumes and music bring stories to life through imagination and dance. This is 45 minutes of imagination-sparking fun through books and dance.
We offer two levels for this class:
Juniors: a parent and child class for children aged 2 to 5
Seniors: for children aged 5 to 8
There is a social cafe afterwards for wee ones and big ones to celebrate their adventure
If you have any questions, please call 01382 413 007 or email us here.
Gilbert is the Guardian of the Books. He’s read EVERY book in the universe! He loves nothing more than embarking upon an epic adventure through his books! Who will he meet next? Will it be some dinosaurs? Or maybe he’ll fly on a broomstick? Why don’t you join him on his next adventure?
Storytelling is at the heart of Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books, where lighting, props, costumes and music bring stories to life through imagination and dance. This is 45 minutes of imagination-sparking fun through books and dance.
We offer two levels for this class:
Juniors: a parent and child class for children aged 2 to 5
Seniors: for children aged 5 to 8
There is a social cafe afterwards for wee ones and big ones to celebrate their adventure
If you have any questions, please call 01382 413 007 or email us here.
Stories, dancing, reading!
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We are a multi award winning dance charity based here in Dundee. We worked in partnership with NHS Tayside for over 10 years to deliver a primary school’s workshop programme called ‘Well Good’ exploring the issues around addiction. We’ve worked with over 70k children on this project alone!
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Gilbert’s Adventure is brought to life through a playful, imaginative approach that encourages children to explore stories with curiosity and confidence. We combine engaging storytelling, creative activities, and interactive moments that help young explorers connect with Gilbert’s journey in a meaningful way. We aim to spark a love of books and dancing, nurture imagination, and create a welcoming space where every child feels inspired to discover the joy of reading, dancing, and adventure. 📚
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From nurseries and schools to care homes and community groups, we work with people from 0 to 100!
2 Ways to Pay!
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You can pay for a full term…
Secure your place in the class and book for the whole term. Each class works out at £5 per class.
Sign up below!
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or you can buy a
‘Gilbert’s Library Card’!
If you can’t commit to a full term, our ‘Gilbert’s Library Card’ is the perfect flexible option. Buy 5 classes upfront for £25 and drop in on the weeks that suit you, anytime throughout the year.
Book here for Full Term…
To book, click on one of the calendar dates below and choose either the Junior level (ages 2 to 5) or the Seniors level (ages 5 to 8).
Future Term Dates
To help with planning, here are term dates for next term!
22nd August, 5th Sept, 12th Sept, 19th Sept, 26th Sept, 3rd Oct, 24th Oct, 31st Oct, 7th Nov, 14th Nov, 21st Nov, 28th Nov.
12 week term
NO CLASSES: 29th August, 10th Oct, 17th Oct
How to find us…
Click the map to expand.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CLASSES NOW TAKE PLACE IN OUR NEW PREMISES.
The address is: 21-23 Mains Loan, Dundee DD4 7AB.
FAQ’s
Fees:
’Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books’ runs in term time. Our next term starts on 29 Aug 2026 and runs for a 12-week block. Each class costs £5, and classes are charged per term. If you join the term partway through, you will only pay for the remaining weeks in the term. A trial class is available for £5. Alternatively, you can buy 5 classes for £25 with our ‘Library Card’ option.
Term Dates
’Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books’ runs on the following dates:
29th August, 5th Sept, 12th Sept, 19th Sept, 26th Sept, 3rd Oct, 24th Oct, 31st Oct, 7th Nov, 14th Nov, 21st Nov, 28th Nov.
There are NO classes on 10th Oct and 17th Oct due to mid-term holidays.
What happens if I miss a class?
We understand that sometimes you may not be able to attend a class due to illness or a holiday. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, but you are welcome to offer your place to a friend instead.
Am I taking part too?
For the Juniors class….YES! For ’Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books Juniors’, it’s a key component that parents/carers join in! You are welcome to move at your own pace, and you don’t need any experience - it’s a brilliant opportunity to play and dance with your wee one! Think of it as a gentle workout for you, too! If that's too much for you though, Gilbert and our class assistant are always on hand to step in and offer support where needed. ALWAYS take it at your own pace and never feel any pressure to join in everything. 😀
For the Seniors class…no! As this is a senior level, you can drop the kids off and nip back towards the end for a blether at the social cafe to hear about today’s adventures.
What should my child wear?
Children should wear comfortable clothing appropriate for dancing about. Please don’t wear dresses or skirts. And for the Juniors class… same for you too! Wear something you can freely move about in.
My wee one has a younger sibling. Can they come too?
Yes, for our ’Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books Juniors’, we understand that, as you are taking part too, childcare can sometimes be complicated, so we are happy for wee or bigger siblings to attend this class when required.
How do I find you?
Classes take place in our dance studio at our new premises. The address is 21-23 Mains Loan, Dundee, DD4 7AB. There is a map above that shows you how to get to us! Any issues, give us a call on 01382 413 007! The new premises are a 5 min walk from our old location.
