I have some songs the same and some new. Here's what I'm loving in January 2016: Aloha, E Komo Mai - From "Lilo & Stitch" by Jump5 Do You Believe in Magic by The Lovin' Spoonful In Summer from "Frozen by Josh Gad Uptown Funk (Kidz Bop version) from Kidz Bop 28 Cheerleader by OMI I Bet My Life by Imagine … [Read More...]
Lesson Plans
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...]
Safari Theme Mommy and Me Dance Class
Mommy and me dance classes! They're so hard and so simple. I am always nervous because the moms are in the room. But, those 18 month old dancers are the cutest … [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 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...]
Animal Conditioning
After warm-up in my preschool gymnastics classes (and sometimes in dance, too), I do a conditioning portion of class. … [Read More...]
Fitness
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...]
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...]