Dance activities

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Kids Art Activity: Freeze Dance Painting Provides Auditory, Vestibular, Proprioception, and Tactile stimulation

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It happens at every level, at every school I’ve ever taught in. A student asks, “can we play freeze dance today?” I’m always torn. I want my students to have fun and …

Learn these great moves with Mother Goose Time's Dance 'n Beats curriculum. #MotherGooseTime #PreschoolMusic

Hannah Zimmermann on Instagram: "2 4 6 8 - seasonal dance 🌸 I love the movement that goes with this as well as how easy this is to decode rhythms (quarter notes and eighth notes or for kinder, long and short-short)! This is always my first dance for kinder in a longways set and they LOVE getting to be the head couples that sashays down the center 👍 Here are the lyrics: 2 4 6 8 Meet me at the garden gate If I’m late, don’t wait 2 4 6 8 Here is the movement: 4 steps forward 4 high…

Robot Dance for some gross motor fun. Perfect way to practice following directions, counting, shapes and more.

It’s time for a dance party! These dancing ribbon wands will elevate your dance party to new heights! They are so much fun to play with and are simple to make – no fancy hardware needed and no mess! We also designed these wands to be safer for little ones with shorter ribbon stands so... Read more »

Teaching young children can be a challenge. Getting them moving is a great way to assist in their development while engaging their creativity.

Do your kids like popsicle stick crafts? If so, this Popsicle Stick Ballerina Craft is for them! #popsiclestickcrafts #ballerinacrafts #craftsforkids

Check out this fun free Dancing Word Search, free for use at home or in school

Every child loves a prop to dance with! Spice up your classroom activities by adding in a scarf or ribbon wand. Here's a list of fun and engaging activities to do with your dancers.

Preschool dance activities for your class! Below I have different preschool dance activities based on class size, age, and social development.

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Why is summer the perfect time for dance class games? I absolutely love summer dance. I love welcoming new students into the studio during summer camps, helping them to fall in love with dance forever. I love getting into the nitty gritty with experienced students during summer intensives, helping them to reach new milestones ...

Books become even better when you pair them with fun activities! See what we did to go along with this month's Monthly Crafting Giraffes Can't Dance Book Club selection! Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means if you click on a link and purchase something, I'll receive a small affiliate commission at no cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting my efforts with this blog! My bloggy pal Hilary over at Raising Fairies and Knights started a fun Monthly Crafting Book Club…

Find team-building dance games that help create a strong and supportive community in your dance class, company, or team. These team-building dance games are perfect for back-to-school, and help students develop communication, collaboration, and creative skills. They are ideal for use with students 7 and up in dance classes, rehearsals, and at team bonding events. #dancegames #dancelessonideas #danceresource #backtodance

Discover innovative, fun, and effective introduction games to break the ice in your dance classes. This blog post features 3 of my favorite activities promise to kickstart excitement, boost confidence, and foster camaraderie among students. Perfect for setting the stage for a fruitful learning journey in dance!