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
Hilda Must Be Dancing
Book lesson plans are some of my very favorites. There's no hanging up visual aids, you get to have a little downtime during class, and the students get … [Read More...]
Snowmen at Night!
Snowmen at Nightby Caralyn Buehner is just plain fun! I read it to students aged 2-10 and they all love it. It rhymes, it sparks imagination, and it gives children … [Read More...]
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold and the Purple Crayon (Purple Crayon Books) is one of those beloved classics. You've read it, your parents have read it, and maybe your grandparents, too! … [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...]
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 … [Read More...]
Fitness
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...]
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...]