Here's the music I'm currently loving for Silver Sneakers and Sit to Be Fit classes! She's A Lady by Tom Jones I Say a Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin Wouldn't It Be Nice by The Beach Boys I'm So Excited by The Pointer Sisters Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations … [Read More...]
Lesson Plans
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...]
The Snowy Day
I don't know about where you live, but here in Tennessee, we've had a LOT of snow lately. Too much, in my opinion. In fact, when I see snow on the ground, I prefer … [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 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...]
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 – Spell Your Name
This week's Workout of the Week is just plain fun! Not a lot of competition and no time limit. When you're done, … [Read More...]