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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…

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Why Dance Bare-footed?

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…

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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…

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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…

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Reasons to Dance: Brain Food

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…

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