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 start with a warm-up and across the floor section. Usually I'll include a movement rhyme as well. Then it's time for our theme of the day: Under the Sea! (This could also … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Dance Games
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]