The Olympics – Samba Dance
I thought it would be worthwhile re-sharing this post as it contains two videos you can use to create some Samba dancing for your children - perfect for linking in with the Rio Olympics this summer. Or use these ideas…
9 Dance Terms You Need to Know
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…
Fun Rock n Roll Dance Video
It's been a while since I've posted a video on my blog so I thought it was about time I added one! As it's getting towards the end of the academic year and things are (hopefully) winding down, the video…
Awesome St George’s Day Dance
And so it is the start of a new term - I hope you had a great Easter break? I went to the Peak District with my little family and had great fun walking and cycling in the glorious weather…
After-school Dance Club – what works well
Yesterday I taught Foundation Degree Dance students how to teach primary-aged children. It was a great session at Leicester College - the students all got stuck in and I had some fantastic feedback I love the resource pack and also…
The wonders of masking tape
Last week I ran the annual Dance Development Day for Foundation and KS1 teachers in the South Charnwood School Sports Partnership. As usual, it was well-attended, with enthusiastic teachers taking part in the practical sessions very much in the way…
Create a Diwali Dance for your class
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…
National Fitness Day Dance
It's the first time I've come across National Fitness Day - it sounds great! On this Friday (26th September) there will be a huge celebration of physical activity, with many exercise venues hosting events for free. See nationalfitnessday.com for more…
Exploring World War 1 in Dance
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…
Football World Cup – The Rainforest
A few years ago, I was introduced to the musical Yanomamo, when I was asked by Riverside Community Primary School to help choreograph two dances for a show. Yanomamo "describes the crisis situation in the Amazon Basin, where rainforest trees…