SmartDance – Dance & Movement for Daycare Centres, Kindergartens & Schools
SmartDance – Dance for daycare centres, kindergartens & schools
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Dance & movement for daycare centres, kindergartens & schools

Dance that helps children grow. Movement. Joy. Development. Right where your children are.

SmartDance brings educationally sound dance lessons to nurseries, kindergartens and schools every week – on an ongoing basis, with our own team of instructors and no extra work for your setting.

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Children in red tutus at the SmartDance Show An instructor on stage with the little ones Children performing at the SmartDance Show
60+ daycare centres & schools trust SmartDance
Impressions from the SmartDance Week – children dancing at their kindergarten or school
The SmartDance Week · Haidenhof Primary School From the first rehearsal to the final dance · with sound
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children dancing – every week
The SmartDance Week
The ideal starting point – it’s how most settings begin

Rehearsal on Monday, applause on Friday – that’s the project week.

Our team comes to you every day for a whole week. Each group gets its own age-appropriate choreography – no previous experience needed and no extra work for your staff. On Friday the children show their parents what they’ve learned – a performance that will be talked about for a long time.

Monday to Friday – right on your premises A choreography of its own for every group Final performance for the parents
Impressions from the SmartDance Week – children dancing at their kindergarten or school
All about the SmartDance Week
Schedule, testimonials and enquiries – all on one page.
Why SmartDance

Children need to move. Everyday life in daycare and school often leaves no room for it.

It’s never for lack of will – it’s time, staff and expertise that are missing. That’s exactly where SmartDance comes in: professional, every week and with no extra work for your team.

Instead of staffing worries

We bring our own team

Trained instructors come to you reliably, on a fixed schedule – every week, without tying up your staff.

Instead of mere entertainment

An educationally sound concept

Age-appropriate teaching drawn from dance practice and professional experience in early years education – for motor skills, a sense of rhythm and self-confidence.

Instead of having to justify it

A programme parents love

The show, photos and certificate make the quality of your setting visible – parents love it and recommend you to others.

What we offer

Four building blocks. One goal: children who flourish.

From weekly lessons and project weeks to the big stage – all from a single provider, all educationally sound.

The heart of it all
A SmartDance instructor practising with a group of children

Weekly dance lessons

Nursery · 30 min/week Kindergarten · 45 min/week

A permanent part of everyday life at your setting – not a project that disappears again after a week.

Right at your setting – regular groups, a regular team
Hip-hop, commercial dance & creative choreography for children
Age-appropriate for nursery and kindergarten
Children dancing on the big stage in front of an audience at the SmartDance Show

The SmartDance Show

Once a year 600+ spectators

The highlight of the year: the children from all our partner settings share a real stage – in front of family, friends and proud educators.

A real stage, real lighting – every child in the spotlight
Months of preparation in the weekly lessons
An experience that brings families closer to your setting
Training for educational staff

Training for your team

For educators

Training sessions with movement ideas for everyday life at your setting – practical and ready to use the very next morning.

Solid expertise, clearly explained
Movement ideas for every day
Right at your setting
Children dancing at their kindergarten or school during the SmartDance Week

The SmartDance Week

5 days · Project week Ideal for getting started

Monday to Friday, right on your premises: every group learns its own choreography – with a final performance for the parents.

Experience SmartDance in a nutshell – before you decide
No work for your team – we bring the music and the concept
A highlight parents will talk about for a long time
The SmartDance Show · Every year

Once a year. One stage.
600 beaming faces.

The children from all our partner settings together on a real stage – with lights, music and their big moment in front of more than 600 spectators.

The grand finale of the SmartDance Show – all the children on stage together in front of a packed hall
The finale Children dancing on stage at the SmartDance Show
Our little ones The youngest children performing at the SmartDance Show
Full house Dancers in front of a packed hall at the SmartDance Show
The little ones in red tutus pointing upwards at the show
Children punching the air during their performance
An instructor hosting on stage with the youngest children
More about the SmartDance Show
All the videos, photos and what parents have to say.
It’s that simple

For managers and heads: SmartDance at your setting in four steps

Transparent, no obligation and no risk – from the first conversation to the big show.

01

Introductory call

Free and with no obligation – in person or by phone.

“This isn’t about a sales pitch – it’s about your setting and your children.”
02

Free taster session

Your children and your team experience SmartDance live – only then do you decide.

03

Weekly classes begin

A regular team, regular times – SmartDance becomes part of everyday life at your setting.

04

Show & certificate

The grand finale on stage – and the SmartDance certificate for your setting.

Request a free introductory call
No obligation · Reply within 48 hours
The SmartDance Moment

Your child. Your moment. Straight to your phone.

Some moments you simply don’t want to miss. On request, parents receive photos and videos of their child from class – privately and securely.

Only with consent – parents decide for themselves whether and what they receive.
100% privacy-compliant – servers in Germany, no social media, no third-party access.
AI-assisted matching – each photo only ever reaches the right child’s family.
GDPR-compliant Servers in Germany Ad-free & private
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For parents

For parents: three steps and your child is dancing too.

No drop-offs, no pick-ups, no juggling appointments – the class takes place right at your child’s daycare or school.

01

Sign up online

Choose your child’s daycare or school, pick a class, done – all in five minutes.

02

Dance every week

Right at daycare or school, with a regular team of instructors. On request, you receive photos and videos in the app.

03

On the big stage

Once a year your child takes the stage at the SmartDance Show in front of 600 spectators – a moment no one ever forgets.

Go to parent sign-up See the show →
An educator holding the official SmartDance certificate for movement education
Visible quality

A certificate that sets your setting apart.

As a partner setting, you receive the official SmartDance certificate for movement education. When families are choosing a daycare or school, visible quality counts – show them that movement has a firm place with you.

Framed for your entrance area – the first thing visitors see on every tour
Digital version for your setting’s website & social media
A real point of difference when families are choosing
All about the certificate
Real voices from our settings

What heads and teachers say.

Bettina Stummer · Head Teacher, Haidenhof Primary School Head teacher 4:01

“Very straightforward, smooth communication, reliable partners. When the classes come back from their lessons, it’s nothing but thumbs up and smiling faces. I can really recommend it.”

Bettina Stummer · Head Teacher, Haidenhof Primary School
Teacher · Haidenhof Primary School Teacher 2:29

“Perfectly structured from a teaching point of view. Today even the boys joined in with real enthusiasm. You can tell how little exercise children get – a programme like this is so, so important. Keep it up!”

Teacher · Haidenhof Primary School
Teacher · Haidenhof Primary School Teacher 1:57

“Everyone does the moves, everyone joins in – even boys I’d never have expected it from. They kept practising the dance moves at break time. A really good project.”

Teacher · Haidenhof Primary School
What parents say about the show
Christina Brandl, founder of SmartDance
Christina Brandl, founder explains SmartDance in 2 minutes · with sound 2:26
“I wanted to bring dance to where children already are: their daycare or school.”
— Christina Brandl, founder of SmartDance
Why SmartDance exists · Christina Brandl

Two passions became one mission.

It all began with two worlds: the stage and the playroom. Our founder has danced since childhood – and spent years working in early childhood education herself.

There she saw every day how much movement gives children: self-confidence, body awareness, a sense of community. And how little room everyday life at daycare leaves for it. So she brought the two together – professional dance, right where children spend their days.

Today, SmartDance is backed by a permanent team of instructors. Our founder no longer teaches herself – she makes sure that the concept, the quality and the warmth go into every single lesson.

Educationally sound Professionally organised Made with heart
The team
The people behind SmartDance
The whole SmartDance team on stage The whole SmartDance team – on stage at the show
Careers at SmartDance

Are you a dancer or an educator – and want to get children moving?

We’re growing and looking for instructors with heart. Regular sessions, fair pay, real impact – every week.

Apply now All details & applications: see our careers page.
Frequently asked questions

Everything managers and heads want to know.

How does working together work?+
After a no-obligation introductory call, we hold a free taster session at your setting. Convinced? Then the weekly classes begin, with a regular team and fixed times – tailored to your daily routine.
How much does SmartDance cost?+
That depends on the number of groups and the scope – which is why there are no off-the-shelf flat rates. Billing is flexible: via your provider organisation or directly via the parents. We’ll go through everything transparently and without obligation in the introductory call.
Do we need a dedicated movement room?+
No. A free group room or gym is all it takes. Our instructors bring the music and materials – there’s no preparation needed on your part.
What happens if an instructor can’t make it?+
We have a dedicated pool of cover instructors for exactly that. Your lessons won’t simply be cancelled – and you’ll always be informed in good time.
Who looks after the children during lessons?+
Lessons take place during regular care hours at your setting – the familiar framework stays in place. Our instructors are trained in working with children and provide an enhanced criminal record certificate.
Is funding available?+
Depending on your provider organisation and the programme, funding may be possible. We’re happy to help with all the necessary paperwork – just ask us.

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The next step

Shall we get your setting dancing?

No obligation, personal and no sales pressure – we promise.

For daycare & schools

Book an introductory call

20 minutes about your setting, your groups and your questions. Afterwards you’ll know whether SmartDance is right for you – taster session included, free of charge.

A few quick questions – done in under two minutes
A personal reply from us within 48 hours
Free taster session included – you decide afterwards
Request an introductory call
For parents

Would you like to sign your child up for dance?

Choose a class at your child’s daycare or school and sign up online – done in just a few minutes.

Go to parent sign-up

Your child’s daycare or school isn’t taking part yet?

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