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…
Have you noticed your class wiggling about from side to side with their arms swishing around their waist? They are probably doing The Floss! I started seeing KS2 children doing the moves in January and since then it seems to…
Teaching dance in schools continues to be a contentious area. Teachers have less time and less encouragement to deliver subjects not deemed priority areas by governmental policy. And yet, children today are more anxious, more overweight and increasingly disconnected from…
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…
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…
JumpStart have just launched 'Dance Made Easy' - our brand new training event for primary school teachers. This course has been developed in response to all the emails I've received over the past year from primary teachers asking for advice…
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…
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…
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…
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…