I know how difficult it can be to find 'the' right piece of music for your class. I've been teaching for a long time, so I do have a large library of music, but sometimes I still struggle - and…
Diwali is a great topic to link in with your dance teaching. I get very busy at this time of year delivering Bollywood and creative Diwali dance sessions and wanted to share some ideas with you on this blog. One…
I often get asked why I teach with bare feet (which I do for the majority of my classes). And it's a good question - many dance styles such as ballet and tap require specific footwear. However, for creative and…
The 4th of August this year (2014) marked the centenary of the start of WW1 and I know many schools will be exploring this topic during the Autumn term. And even if you're not, some of the dance suggestions below…
Happy new (academic) year! To welcome in the new term, here are 10 tips to get you going / refresh your dance teaching... 1. Choose music that feels 'current' but avoid songs that the children will sing along to or…
Taking part in physical activity doesn’t just have a positive impact on your physical health and your well-being. It can actually improve your intelligence. A study in North Carolina focused on raising the activity levels in children and discovered that…
"Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh the thinks you can think up if only you try" Dr Seuss As a mother of two little people (4 year old daughter and 18 month old…
In a high quality dance class, it is important to allow the children opportunity to choreograph. This process helps the children to develop their creativity and enhances their knowledge of the techniques they have learnt and the topic they are…
I am in the midst of rehearsals for Jump2it, a new dance festival that I have set up in conjunction with the South Charnwood School Sports Partnership. I am working with 7 primary schools who will learn / choreograph a…
Are you new to teaching dance to Primary School children? Or would you like more experience or fresh ideas? The following article will hopefully get you on track or provide new inspiration. The way you approach a warm up will…