The dice game is one of my favorite games. It is one of those tricks up my sleeve that I pull out if class is just seeming to drag along. It's for one of those days when I'm trying so hard to drill a new technique or teach a new skill, but my students just aren't interested. It's also a great tool in and of itself to … [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...]
Under the Sea
I love to dance under the sea! The animal movements are so different and unique. Here's a creative movement class based on under the sea animals! I usually … [Read More...]
The Gingerbread Man
I love to eat gingerbread cookies! Not just during the holidays, either. :) My family has a cherished recipe for pepparkakar (Swedish gingerbread) that is to die … [Read More...]
Dance Games
Animal Conditioning
After warm-up in my preschool gymnastics classes (and sometimes in dance, too), I do a conditioning portion of class. … [Read More...]
The Pilobolus Alphabet
If you tried out The Name Game and liked it, here's another fun activity using the alphabet. The Human Alphabet … [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...]
Say Hey (I Love You!)
Here's another favorite for cardio dance! This choreography is to "Say Hey (I Love You)" by Michael Franti & the … [Read More...]