This is the view out my window today...and underneath all that powder is a delightfully thick layer of ice, compliments of freezing rain all night long. So, we're not going anywhere. And the gym is closed anyway. Instead, my husband and I did this at-home workout last night, while watching one of our favorite tv shows! It didn't … [Read More...]
Lesson Plans
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...]
Hilda Must Be Dancing
Book lesson plans are some of my very favorites. There's no hanging up visual aids, you get to have a little downtime during class, and the students get … [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...]
Dance Games
The Name Game
Here's a fun introductory game I'll use in a first day of dance camp or as a creative portion of technique class. Each … [Read More...]
The Best Props for Dance Class
I LOVE a good prop! They can really make or break a dance class. A good prop will add to the dancing and help dancers … [Read More...]
Fitness
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...]
Workout of the Week – January 19
This week's workout is a little rough...but fun! It should take you 45-55 minutes to complete. There are 10 exercises. … [Read More...]