I've had a lot of failures in the dance classroom. There have been some days when I go home and wonder, "How much longer are parents going to keep paying for me to teach them...THAT?". Or, "Wow, we did not learn anything today." If you're a teacher, you know what I'm talking about! Ha, if you're a parent, you know what I'm … [Read More...]
Lesson Plans
Dancing a Book About Birds
Birds are so fun to dance about! I mean, they've been done a few times before (Swan Lake, Firebird, Rockin' Robin...), but my preschoolers love them, too! The book … [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...]
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 Body Parts Shape Game
The Body Parts Shape Game is one of my students most well beloved games. I use it for students of all ages. It's easy … [Read More...]
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...]
Fitness
Workout of the Week – January 22
This is the view out my window today...and underneath all that powder is a delightfully thick layer of ice, compliments … [Read More...]
Workout of the Week – 8 Minute Circuits
This week's workout is a timed workout! I love timed workouts because you know exactly when it's going to … [Read More...]