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Secret Agents

Secret Agents

Some dear friends in college taught me this variation on The Dice Game.  It's a great way to involve boys and unwilling dance participants! Play the dice game (read the details here) as usual.  But, use this list: 1 - Dive and roll (over and under laser beams) 2 - Two quick looks (see what's coming around the corner and … [Read More...]

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The Gingerbread Man

The Gingerbread Man

I love to eat gingerbread cookies!  Not just during the holidays, either. :)  My family has a cherished recipe for pepparkakar (Swedish gingerbread) that is to die … [Read More...]

Dancing a Book About Beetles: Beetle Bop

Dancing a Book About Beetles: Beetle Bop

  Beetle Bop is definitely not a well known book, but I love it for the 4-7 age group!  It basically just goes through a list of descriptive phrases about … [Read More...]

Love and Valentines

Love and Valentines

I love dance.  I love teaching.  And I LOVE my students!  As I pulled this lesson out to put it up on the blog, this valentine from last year fell out. Happy smiles! … [Read More...]

Dance Games

Chicken in a Hen House

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 Pilobolus Alphabet

The Pilobolus Alphabet

If you tried out The Name Game and liked it, here's another fun activity using the alphabet. The Human Alphabet … [Read More...]

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Workout of the Week – 40 Minute AMRAP: As Many Rounds As Possible

Workout of the Week – 40 Minute AMRAP: As Many Rounds As Possible

This week's workout is nice and simple.  Do the listed exercises as many times as you can in 40 minutes!  You are … [Read More...]

Say Hey (I Love You!)

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...]

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Safari Theme Mommy and Me Dance Class

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 … [Read More...]

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