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Christmas Music Playlist

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Christmas music snowmanChristmas music: most people love it…some people hate it.  I admit, I am a lover of ALL things Christmas, including repetitive un-inventive lyrics in overplayed songs.  However, I try really, really hard to not use overplayed songs in my recitals.  So, here are some little gems I’ve found!

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Pentatonix

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by Michael Buble

White Christmas by Michael Buble

Linus & Lucy by Piano Tribute Players

Deck the Rooftop by Glee Cast

Little Saint Nick by The Beach Boys

You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch by Whirling Dervishes

Sleigh Ride by Boston Pops Orchestra

All music from the Nutcracker.  Especially: March, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Snowflakes, Chinese Dance, and Waltz of the Flowers.

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Creative Movement and Preschool Dance Music Playlist Winter 2016

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Creative movement music is so fun when you find it!  But so hard to find.  So, here’s a list of what I’m liking in my classes right now.  Make sure to check out the links to find out what I use the songs for in class!

Late Last Night by Joe Scruggs

The Goldfish by Laurie Berkner

I Really Love to Dance by Laurie Berkner

Boots by Laurie Berkner

Rhinos and Elephants by Mannheim Steamroller

Amanda Panda by Mannheim Stemroller

The whole Imagining Dance album by Nenad Duplancic

Run Llama Run by John Debney

Fireflies by Owl City

Happy by Pharrell Williams

Crayola Doesn’t Make a Color For Your Eyes by Kristin Andreassen

Time For Your Check Up from Doc McStuffins

Doc McStuffins Theme Song

In Summer from Frozen

…AND any other Disney movie/show song that your kids are really into.  Chances are, the other kids in the class will find it motivating, too.  Just make sure you use these sparingly so that they stay exciting!

Good luck!

 

What are you playing in class right now?

Cardio Dance Zumba Music Playlist Winter 2016

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I don’t get to teach cardio dance very often right now, but when I do, this is my go-to playlist!  Check back for videos showing the choreography, coming soon!

Better When I’m Dancin by Meghan Trainor

Best Years of Our Lives by Baha Men

Applause by Lady Gaga

Am I Wrong by Nico & Vinz

Shake Senora by T-Pain, Sean Paul, Pitbull

DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love by Usher

Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon

Lips Are Movin by Meghan Trainor

Say Hey (I Love You) by Michael Franti & Spearhead (choreography here)

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye

Krazy by Pitbull

Countdown by Beyonce

Back in Time by Pitbull

This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole

Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond

 

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Seniors Dance Blast Zumba Gold Music Playlist

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I have the best class!  It’s called Seniors Dance Blast.  It’s basically the same thing as Zumba Gold but without the international flavor.  It is so much fun!  Maybe it’s my deep and abiding love for mo-town music influencing me here, but seriously, it’s my favorite class to teach.  Anyway, here’s the playlist.  It’s all upbeat oldies but goodies with a nice BPM for grapevines, hamstring curls, v-steps, etc.

Get Up Offa That Thing by James Brown

Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond

December, 1963 (Oh What a Night!) by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

My Generation by The Who

Let’s Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire

Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Somebody to Love by Jefferson Airplane

Turn! Turn! Turn! by The Byrds

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