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…
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…
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…
Our blog last week looked at children's mental health, with a focus on year 6s and SATs. We all know that mental health is a serious issue for everyone, even at early years and Key Stage 1. This is why…
It is definitely that time of year! We’ve got our tree up at home and the kids have written their letters to Santa. Are you looking for some festive dance fun? Then read the ideas below for inspiration… Create a…
So the sun is shining and summer is approaching fast. The Olympics are around the corner and to celebrate, I've listed 5 different ways you can incorporate The Olympics into your dance teaching this term. 1. Host a Samba Party…