This week's workout is a little rough...but fun! It should take you 45-55 minutes to complete. There are 10 exercises. Do 10 repetitions of each exercise, then 15 of each, then 20 of each, then 15 of each, and finally 10 of each. That's why we call it: 10-15-20-15-10 You can count your first round of 10 as your warm-up, just use … [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...]
Let’s Dance: Winter Weather Patterns
It's COOOOLD outside. This is how my trees were looking this past weekend. YUCK! But, fortunately for us, winter weather does have it's upsides. It … [Read More...]
Under the Sea
I love to dance under the sea! The animal movements are so different and unique. Here's a creative movement class based on under the sea animals! I usually … [Read More...]
Dance Games
Animal Conditioning
After warm-up in my preschool gymnastics classes (and sometimes in dance, too), I do a conditioning portion of class. … [Read More...]
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...]
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 – 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...]