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Harold and the Purple Crayon

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!  But even though it's old, my students still love this one!   After our warm-up, across the floor, movement rhymes, and stretching, we'll move to the … [Read More...]

Lesson Plans

Shapes Day Dance Class with Skippyjon Jones!

Shapes Day Dance Class with Skippyjon Jones!

  This book is so easy to dance to.  It's one of those books that has a million possibilities!  I love to use it with my creative movement and mommy and me … [Read More...]

Dancing a Book About Birds

Dancing a Book About Birds

Birds are so fun to dance about!  I mean, they've been done a few times before (Swan Lake, Firebird, Rockin' Robin...), but my preschoolers love them, too!  The book … [Read More...]

Let’s Dance: Winter Weather Patterns

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...]

Dance Games

The Body Parts Shape Game

The Body Parts Shape Game

The Body Parts Shape Game is one of my students most well beloved games.  I use it for students of all ages.  It's easy … [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...]

Fitness

Jump in the Line!

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 – 8 Minute Circuits

Workout of the Week – 8 Minute Circuits

  This week's workout is a timed workout!  I love timed workouts because you know exactly when it's going to … [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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I am a teacher, dancer, runner, fitness instructor, choreographer, musician, wife, and mother to two wonderful children! I love to teach creatively and am excited to share my ideas with you!

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