Preschool dance class ideas

Join me today for tips on teaching preschool and kindergarten dance classes. I explain my typical lesson plan with special activities and other tips I have l...

When it comes to teaching preschoolers, you can never have too many tricks up your sleeve. Here are three games to help refocus little ones’ attention.

5 great Preschool Dance action songs Every Preschool Dance teacher needs a few preschool dance action songs up their sleeve. They make a nice way to unwind after lots of concentrating AND they are invaluable when things go wrong. That is one thing I’m sure of after years of teaching preschool dance – you just NEVER know when things are going to take a turn for the worst – usually when you least expect it!! Whether you are looking for a preschool dance action song to change things up, to make…

Amazing Preschool Dance Class Songs that I keep as must haves! CLICK to find out lesson ideas for each song! As someone who has been teaching preschool dance for over ten years, I strongly believe that the music can make or break a class. You need music to engage them, you need music to get their wiggles out and lastly music to help those kiddos settle down on their way out the door! Below are a few of my favorites and some ideas on how to use them in class.

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

Episode 30 is Part 3 of our Preschool Dance Party Series! We have a very special guest with us – our preschool director Ms. Jenni! She is responsible for so much preschool fun, we consistently get her feedback for Twirl and she is a regular contributor to our Camp Confettis and much more! She's c...

Here is my personal collection and list of what kinds of props I like to use in my dance classes!

What to teach 3-year-olds in dance class One of the questions I am asked most frequently is what to teach 3-year-olds in dance class. As the Preschool years are such a time of rapid development, when you are planning your Preschool Dance classes each age group needs careful attention. 3-year-olds can be a particular challenge as they are often just coming out of Mommy and Me dance classes. The 3-4 age group is the first time dancers are coming into the room on their own and you need to make…

Learn how to run a successful Mommy and Me Ballet class with this complete downloadable curriculum

Take your dancers on a fun filled adventure, learn a trick or treat dance, dance with Mr Bones, fly on a broom stick and stomp like a zombie - a complete Preschool Dance Halloween themed class plan.