resources for teachers who move
This is my favorite cardio dance song for older adults. It’s so fun, but simple! My class could probably do it by themselves if I walked out of the room. 🙂 Here’s a video demonstrating the 4 short combinations in this song. They’re then repeated until the break. Here’s a printable of the choreography notes!
Intro
Hold for 8 counts
14 quick V-steps
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
Here’s the music I’m currently loving in my Silver Sneakers and Sit to Be Fit classes!
Sussudio by Phil Collins
A Fifth of Beethoven by Walter Murphy
Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
I Get Around by Jan & Dean
Roll Over Beethoven by Chuck Berry
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