Random Acts of Kindness – lesson plan
You may be aware of the phrase 'Random Acts of Kindness' but did you know that it has it's own day? This year (2019) it's on Sunday 17th February. This is a great opportunity to encourage children to be kind…
Dance Advent Calendar – Day 18
Another dance from another great film...this time it's Grease. And the dance? The Hand Jive! Keep you and your family active this Christmas by joining in with our dance advent calendar! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BFsYqQLWe0
Dance Advent Calendar – Day 17
Oh yes...Iconic dance, iconic suit, iconic film. What are we talking about? Here's some John Travolta classic disco moves to keep you and your family active this winter. Take it away Beegees... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L87Nj1iyAOk
Dance Advent Calendar – Day 16
This one's definitely still popular with the primary school children we meet! This is the dab - as performed by out gifted and talented JumpStart Company members. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK9Kr8K_7p0&feature=youtu.be
Dance Advent Calendar – Day 15
A nod to one of the major influences on my life, despite his chequered past. The most famous dance music video EVER - here's a little clip of it for you an your family to join in with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdegwAfDxBk&feature=youtu.be
Dance Advent Calendar – Day 14
Featuring some *special guests* from the older people's company 'Movement For All'. JumpStart have a very special bond with this group based in Nottinghamshire as our dance artists regularly work with them. This is the group's take on the 1960s…
Dance Advent Calendar – Day 13
Another disco classic - and I'm sure we all know the moves to this one!...YMCA anyone? Keep you and your family active this Christmas by joining in with our dance advent calendar! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av8ouCAsCAs&feature=youtu.be
Christmas dance ideas
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…
Dance Advent Calendar – Day 12
We LOVED the Ed Balls and Katya Jones version of this dance craze! Here's JumpStart Youth Company's version of Gangnam style - a great one for getting you active this winter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYW5nc62sjw&feature=youtu.be
Dance Advent Calendar – Day 10
Day 10 - the cutest day so far! Featuring the youngest members of our JumpStart family - the children and parents/carers from our Jump n Jig community class in Thurmaston Keep you and your family active this Christmas by joining…