Charanga review by Olivia
Date: 29.04.2022There are aspects that are great, some not so much. Learning how to sing MC Hammer or Fresh Prince of Bel Air doesn’t really seem too relevant but the children really enjoy it....
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There are aspects that are great, some not so much. Learning how to sing MC Hammer or Fresh Prince of Bel Air doesn’t really seem too relevant but the children really enjoy it....
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