About Mac the Monkey
Mac the Monkey: A Journey of Joy
Founded in 2009, Mac the Monkey was born from a simple desire: to create fun and engaging dance, gymnastics, and Musical Theatre classes that inspired both boys and girls.
Over the years, Mac the Monkey has evolved into a vibrant brand, encompassing a range of preschool classes, captivating animations, delicious food products and engaging online content.
Now, for the first time, we’re offering Mac the Monkey Teacher Licences!
Starting February, teachers can bring the magic of Mac the Monkey to their own dance, performing arts schools and gymnastics clubs.
Interested in expanding your business or starting a new venture?
Visit our “Licence Mac” page and request our Licence Brochure for more information. Be first on the list of teachers licensed !
Don’t see a Mac the Monkey class near you?
Encourage your local gymnastics club, dance studio, or performing arts school to explore the exciting possibilities of bringing Mac the Monkey to their community!
Mac the Monkey and his creation
Mac the Monkey was created in July 2009 by Rachel Mearns. Rachel has qualifications in nearly all styles of Dance, Musical Theatre, Pre–School Gymnastics, Acrobatic Gymnastics and Anatomy and Physiology and has a Law Degree. She has over 20 years experience in teaching dance, drama, singing/music, gymnastics and sports skills to children and adults of all ages.
Alongside the creation of Mac the Monkey, Rachel also has her own Performing Arts School, runs an Acrobatic Gymnastics Club and was Principal of AAPA College (now Aberdeen College of Performing Arts) – The North East Scotland’s only full time college delivering Musical Theatre, Professional Dance and Acting and Performance HND Qualifications.
Our Mac the Monkey class lesson plans and curriculum has been devised by Rachel and her experienced team of teachers in dance, drama, musical theatre, music, singing, gymnastics and sports over the last 12 years. Our Mac the Monkey classes teach key technical skills in gymnastics, sports and all performing arts areas. Children develop Key life skills through participation in Mac the Monkey Classes. Don’t delay – get along to a class today or if you have your own dance, theatre or gymnastics classes apply to licence your own Mac the Monkey classes today!