My students and I love to "head to the beach" during dance class! So, I put together a summer dance day for ages 2-6. The class is 2 hours long, and it is jam packed! Here's what we do (insert bathroom breaks, snack breaks, and water breaks when needed)! First, we do our Under the Sea dance class (find the details … [Read More...]
Lesson Plans
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...]
The Rainbow Fish
Teaching dance classes with books is one of my favorite pastimes. I love how a story can motivate movement in children! The Rainbow Fish is a fun story for 3-8 … [Read More...]
Love and Valentines
I love dance. I love teaching. And I LOVE my students! As I pulled this lesson out to put it up on the blog, this valentine from last year fell out. Happy smiles! … [Read More...]
Dance Games
The Dice Game
The dice game is one of my favorite games. It is one of those tricks up my sleeve that I pull out if … [Read More...]
Animal Conditioning
After warm-up in my preschool gymnastics classes (and sometimes in dance, too), I do a conditioning portion of class. … [Read More...]
Fitness
Workout of the Week – Leg Day (SQUATS!!!)
I was asked for a legs day...so here you go! Do the whole set 2x through. It should take you roughly 45-55 minutes. … [Read More...]
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...]