If you've read the AfPE guidelines (or our recent blog about it here) you will be aware of the changes to be made when planning and delivering PE in Primary Schools. Initially it can be an overwhelming read, but I've…
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…
You may have found that since the coronavirus lockdown (I am writing at the beginning of June 2020) you are dressing differently. Many of us are eschewing work wear for comfy clothing and sometimes don't get properly dressed at all! …
Japanese culture has always been a source of mystery and intrigue to western societies and is rich with interesting customs, geographical features and martial arts. All useful content to embed within your PE classes. And what better time to do…
Capoeira is a Martial Art that Brazilian slaves created as a dance to disguise the fact that they were training to fight. Children can replicate some of the basic actions to create their very own NON-CONTACT duets. The Jinga The…
Welcome to another year! The start of January is often associated with resolutions and new beginnings, and 2020 is also the Tokyo Olympics. I can’t wait! I love The Olympics - it reminds me of being a child and watching…
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…
It can be tough to be a child these days –my own daughter was anxious about going into year 5 after being off for the summer. And a parent confided recently that her Year 6 child cried on her first…