Theater Applications in Dance: The Firebird Acting Workshop for Dancers
First, look what I can do! That’s right! I crossed my leg! Sort of! This may look casual but is taking a lot of effort. But it does show I’m getting more range of motion than I’ve had since surgery and...
View ArticleEither I’m Brilliant or Insane…(plaster mask making with students)
Neutral Mask Activity We Explored At the end of July I had the pleasure to create a week long Mask Making and Acting class for ages 7-12. In preparing for it I came across a lot of really fun ideas on...
View ArticleDIY Bare Hand Puppet Eyes
Is there anything that connects more instantly with children than puppets? As soon as they put a puppet on their hand they are creating voices, characters, and scenes. I had the pleasure of teaching a...
View ArticleHappy New Year! Here’s to New Beginnings!
First off, Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and are all geared up to take on 2015! Here’s a picture Dr. Beck and I from our Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. You know your jealous of my...
View ArticleFlamenco Frappes
There are these precious moments as a teacher where you say just the right thing and something clicks in your class and you suddenly feel, “Well, if I can create that response, surely I can solve world...
View ArticleMy New Favorite Day to Day Accessory
What goes with every outfit, helps keep you hydrated, and also says “You may not realize this, but I’m a dance teacher.”? My new favorite accessory: Aren’t they cute?! I got them as gifts over...
View ArticleDancing With Emotions: Exploring Emotion in the Early Childhood Dance Classroom
Find out how I use Facial Emotional Flashcards in my classroom.
View ArticleFrom Page to Play: Not Your Typical Dragon
This week I’m sharing a wonderful book with you called Not Your Typical Dragon a Scholastic Book written by Dan Bar-el and illustrated by Tim Bowers. In this sweet story a little dragon tries his...
View ArticleMy Very Long Absence: Part 1
This year has been a year for change, creation, and learning about strengths I didn’t know I have. January: I moved to a new city (I’m in State College, PA now!). February: I made a return to the stage...
View ArticleTeacher Challenge: Taking More Time
When I first began teaching I convinced myself that if the class wasn’t dancing to music, then I wasn’t doing my job. I’m being paid to teach dance after all, right? We. Must. Keep. Moving. Do you ever...
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