Well we find ourselves in strange times. This summer (2020), our JumpStart Dance Artists were expecting to be busy delivering Olympic-themed events and creating spectacular opening ceremonies, but instead find ourselves teaching our own children literacy and numeracy! Now that…
So many children absolutely love Strictly Come Dancing that it’s reappearance on our screens is an absolute gift for your dance lessons. You’re probably already capitalising on it as a motivator. But it can be a bit daunting for a…
Over the course of the last few weeks, we’ve been blogging about wellbeing and the importance of dance on our health. But did you know that dancing can actually improve intelligence? We already know that movement is good for us…
Are you the PE specialist in your school? Do you teach dance as part of your curriculum? Read on to discover why Contemporary Dance will benefit the children in your school. Dancing is a fun activity to do, especially for…
There's lots of resources out there for warm ups - a quick google search brings up a whole host of ideas to use with your classes. In fact we've blogged about this before - check out these posts here to…
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...nativities are being rehearsed, mince pies are being made and the decorations are up! Looking for a fun Christmas dance to teach your class? Need some inspiration for your Christmas play? Then look…
It's been a busy Autumn Term for me and my family - illnesses, injury, big work projects, Halloween and Bonfire Night to name just a few things impacting on our family's ability to be calm and rested at the minute!…
Our Dance Glossary continues with DEF... Use these terms in your teaching, to update your existing knowledge and educate your class. We will update and add to the glossary on a regular basis. Please let us know if you have…
Are you new to teaching dance? Or need to brush up on your dance teaching? JumpStart's glossary will help you with what you need to know. And if you would like a Dance Artist to come and show you…
We’re supporting Change4Life Did you know that if we carry on as we are, 9 out of 10 of today’s kids risk growing up with dangerous levels of fat in their bodies? This can cause serious illnesses like heart disease,…