Christmas music: most people love it...some people hate it. I admit, I am a lover of ALL things Christmas, including repetitive un-inventive lyrics in overplayed songs. However, I try really, really hard to not use overplayed songs in my recitals. So, here are some little gems I've found! Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by … [Read More...]
Lesson Plans
ABC’s Class
This class theme is one of the most adaptable lessons I teach. I can bring in my ABC visuals and change a letter movement right on the spot if I need too! Here's … [Read More...]
Snowmen at Night!
Snowmen at Nightby Caralyn Buehner is just plain fun! I read it to students aged 2-10 and they all love it. It rhymes, it sparks imagination, and it gives children … [Read More...]
Dancing a Book About Beetles: Beetle Bop
Beetle Bop is definitely not a well known book, but I love it for the 4-7 age group! It basically just goes through a list of descriptive phrases about … [Read More...]
Dance Games
Secret Agents
Some dear friends in college taught me this variation on The Dice Game. It's a great way to involve boys and unwilling … [Read More...]
Chicken in a Hen House
Okay, so this post has absolutely nothing to do with real chickens. And I don't know why the game is named Chicken in a … [Read More...]
Fitness
Jump in the Line!
This is my favorite cardio dance song for older adults. It's so fun, but simple! My class could probably do it by … [Read More...]
Workout of the Week – Hill Training
All you need for today's workout is a hill (or a field, parking lot, trail, etc.) and some medium weight dumbbells. I … [Read More...]