Teacher Twists

resources for teachers who move

8 Tips for Teaching Dance

I've had a lot of failures in the dance classroom.  There have been some days when I go home and wonder, "How much longer are parents going to keep paying for me to teach them...THAT?".  Or, "Wow, we did not learn anything today."  If you're a teacher, you know what I'm talking about!  Ha, if you're a parent, you know what I'm … [Read More...]

Lesson Plans

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...]

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...]

Dance Games

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...]

The Dice Game

  The dice game is one of my favorite games.  It is one of those tricks up my sleeve that I pull out if … [Read More...]

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