Here's what is on my jazz playlist for fall of 2015! Ain't Nothing Wrong With That by Robert Randolph & The Family Band Am I Wrong by Nico and Vin Applause by Lady Gaga Best Years of Our Lives by Baha Men Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen Can't Hold Us by Macklemore Clarity by Zedd Classic by … [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...]
Dancing a Book About Lines: The Straight Line Wonder
This is one of those books I just discovered while perusing the children's section of the library (a frequent activity of mine, much to my husband's dismay). It is … [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...]
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 – Pick 3 Body Parts
This week's workout is pretty flexible! Pick your three areas to work on, and go for it! It was really hard … [Read More...]
Workout of the Week – February 3
This workout is a different format than most of my workouts, but I really enjoyed it! It … [Read More...]