Most of the dance games I play with students really have a great purpose. They teach a dance concept in a way that it will be remembered! This one...well...it's definitely a crowd pleaser! ;) Here are the rules: The teacher holds a balloon (NOT inflated), pointing out that it is pretty small with no air in it. Can you make a … [Read More...]
Lesson Plans
Dinosaurumpus!
This book is so great for classes that are getting into a rut. I love it because boys and girls both enjoy the story, you can throw in technique as you go, and have … [Read More...]
Follow the Leader
Follow the Leader by Erica Silverman is the story of two brothers who play follow the leader. They do all kinds of activities and use their imaginations … [Read More...]
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...]
Dance Games
Chicken in a Hen House
Okay, so this post has absolutely nothing to do with real chickens. And I don't know why the game is named Chicken in a … [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
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...]
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...]