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New training course! Dance in Primary Schools

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…

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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…

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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…

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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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