It's Our Last Day of School!
Have a great summer everyone!
Dance with Ms. Mongello
Remote Learning Announcements!
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5th Grade Graduation Video!
The dancers and myself put together this video collage as a farewell send-off to the graduating 5th graders! Take a look and enjoy!
5th Grade Graduation VideoDance with Ms. Mongello -
It's Our Last Week!
I cannot believe we are at the beginning of our last week of school dancers! Wow what an incredible year it has been! This week there are no official dance assignments. There is, however, an exit survey I would so appreciate being filled out! This survey helps me prepare for next year to better serve your success! I will still be posting new dance resources every day this week. These resources are websites that will continue to have arts activities posted throughout the summer months. Have a great week ahead!
Dance with Ms. Mongello
NEW Dance Resources!
June 26, 2020: Rioult Dance offers great virtual dance classes for kids! Check out the schedule below.
Riot Dance Class Schedule
June 25, 2020: Mark Morris Dance Group offers free classes online for kids and teens. Subscribe to their YouTube channel for great classes!
MMDG Online Classes
June 24, 2020: For daily dance activities through the summer, you can check out ABT Kids which focuses on different aspects of ballet!
ABT Kids At Home
June 23, 2020: If you are interested in continuing your dance education through summer, check out this CMOM which posts outstanding dance activities!
Children's Museum of Manhattan
June 22, 2020: Check out this wonderful organization which posts different arts-related projects every week and will continue to do so through the summer months!
The New Victory Theater
June 19, 2020: Check out this incredible virtual performance/event hosted by Jacob's Pillow featuring tap dancer Michelle Dorrance and many other incredibly talented artists! The event is free! Click the link below to register - June 20th, 7PM EST.
Dance We Must Live Event
June 18, 2020: Enjoying tap week? Want more? Subscribe to Operation Tap on Youtube for advanced tap exercises and combinations.
Operation Tap
June 17, 2020: Check out this great TIME for kids magazine describing different dances from around the world!
TIME for Kids
June 16, 2020: Find a beautiful playlist of archived performances from Jacob's Pillow Black Voices and Black History.
Jacob's Pillow Performance Playlist
June 15, 2020: The Shubert Organization premieres the virtual High School Theater Festival for NYC Public Schools. It premieres tonight at 7PM! Click the link below to watch.
High School Theater Festival NYC
June 12, 2020: Let's talk about race! Find this incredible list of resources from books to videos about ways of discussing race topics with children.
BLM Instructional Library
June 11, 2020: Find a wonderful resource for Racial Literature in efforts to be more racially literate!
Racial Literature
June 10, 2020: Check out this fun dance activity called 'Words in Action!"
Words In Action
June 9, 2020: Check out this great list of children's books that celebrate diversity provided by the NYCDOE!
Diverse Children's Books
June 8, 2020: Watch this beautiful performance by Alvin Ailey soloist Khalia Campbell.
Lift Every Voice and Sing
June 5, 2020: Check out Jacob's Pillow for FREE family dance classes every Friday at 3PM!
Jacob's Pillow Family Dance Class
June 4, 2020: Take a look through these great coloring apps for both kids and adults!
Coloring Apps
June 3, 2020: Check out this virtual piece choreographed by Larry Keigwin danced by Paul Taylor American Modern Dance company members!
22 Rooms
June 2, 2020: Check out this great catalog of mindfulness apps for kids!
Mindful Apps for Kids
June 1, 2020: Click on the link below to watch Bolero performed by the Rioult Dance Company!
Rioult Dance Company
May 29, 2020: Jacob's Pillow is offering FREE FAMILY dance classes every Friday afternoon at 3PM! Use the link below to register! They are being held through June 19th! I hope you take advantage of this great opportunity!
Jacob's Pillow Family Dance Classes
May 28, 2020: Have you and your family been cooking a lot? The NYTimes Cooking App is now available! There are so many great recipes...I love the sun-dried tomato pasta with tuna recipe. Use the link below to check out the app. Enjoy!
NYT Cooking App
May 27, 2020: Click on the link below to watch a great Kids Concert called SUDS. Enjoy!
SUDS Concert
May 26, 2020: Click the link below to find dance classes offered by San Franciscan dance company and school ODC.
ODC Class Schedule
May 22, 2020: BAM's Dance Africa is moving to an online platform! Check out the link below for outstanding classes, concerts, and more!
BAM Dance Africa
May 21, 2020: Check out this incredible video performed by students of the Julliard School for Performing Arts!
Bolero
May 20, 2020: Check out this great video of square breathing that can help you relax and stay focused!
Square Breathing
May 19, 2020: Check out this great Animal Yoga Poster which shows a collection of different yoga poses resembling different animals!
Animal Yoga Poster.jpg
May 18, 2020: Want to learn more about some of the most influential dance-makers of our time?! Check out the NYPL archive of the The Dance Oral History Project Playlist by clicking the link below!
NYPL Dance History Playlist
May 15, 2020: Enjoy this video clip of one of my favorite stories Giraffes Can't Dance! Try your own dances moves too!
Giraffes Can't Dance
May 14, 2020: Check out this incredible video of 32 ballet dancers from all over the world dancing together in Swans for Relief organized by Misty Copeland and Joseph Phillips! It's really stunning!
Swans for Relief
May 13, 2020: Check out this episode of SciShow Kids for some healthy nutrition facts!
You are what you eat!
May 12, 2020: Take a virtual tour of theaters from around the world! Click the link below to find all the options.
Virtual Theater Tours
May 11, 2020: There is a wonderful live stream of Israeli choreographer Netta Yerushalmy performing her famous work Paramodernities!
Paramodernities
May 8, 2020: Check out this great Move and Grove video to learn social dances by the famous Camille A. Brown!
Move and Grove Social Dances
May 7, 2020: Jamar Roberts' Ode performed by the Alvin Ailey Modern Dance Theater is streaming until 6:30PM tonight! It's the last night...check it out!
Ode by Jamar Roberts
May 6, 2020: Check out this interview with choreographer Peter Chu who was in the middle of creating a dance for the Paul Taylor American Modern Dance Company!
Peter Chu Interview
May 5, 2020: Check out this guided daily journal app! Journaling can really help keep your spirits high!
Guided Daily Journal App
May 4, 2020: Check out this great 20 minute yoga flow for kids!
Yoga for Kids
May 1, 2020: Check out this great video of Bomba dancers sharing the love of movement through their Puerto Rican roots!
Bomba Dance!
April 30, 2020: Check out the Arts and Culture Google page for outstanding arts resources including live stream dance performances! This is an outstanding website...I highly recommend it!
https://artsandculture.google.com
April 29, 2020: Check out this really cool that helps children identify their emotions!
Hopster Saturday Club for Kids
April 28, 2020: NDI is hosting LIVE dance classes on Facebook and Instagram. Click on the link below to find the schedule! It's free!
NDI Live Classes
April 27, 2020: The Alvin Ailey American Modern Dance Company is streaming company performances on their website! Night Creature is currently featured! Check it out by clicking the link below!
Ailey Night Creature
April 24, 2020: ABT is posting daily dance activities for kids! Check out their website below. It is a great resource if you are itching to dance more!
ABT Kids Daily
April 23, 2020: Check out this great 20 minute vinyasa flow by a Lululemon ambassador!
20 Minute Vinyasa Flow
April 22, 2020: This is a great work out app that uses everyday items to help you exercise! Enjoy!
Wakeout App
April 21, 2020: Here is a link to a wonderful website from The New Victory Theater. There are great art, music, and dance activities you can do!
The New Victory Theater
April 20, 2020: Here is a link to the new Kids Bop 2020. It's a great album to dance to! You can find it on Apple Music or Spotify!
Kids Bop 2020
April 17, 2020: Enjoy this YouTube clip of Disney characters dancing in a scene from a Mickey Mouse Club episode!
Mickey Mouse Club Clip
April 16, 2020: You will needs coins for today's activity! If you do not have coins, you can use the template below to print and cut out paper coins!
Coins.jpg
April 15, 2020: Check out the link below to find Broadway Stars singing live!
Broadway Live!
April 14, 2020: Check out this official video of the fun surprise dance! Have you seen it before?
Surprise Dance Video!
April 13, 2020: Enjoy this clip of Under the Sea from Disney's The Little Mermaid!
Under the Sea!
April 10, 2020: Enjoy this music video clip from the Lego Movie II!
Everything is Awesome!
April 9, 2020: Check out this short video clip from the movie Tarzan continuing to explore animals on our Zoo Day!
Tarzan!
April 8, 2020: Check out this beautiful video of Houston Ballet students as they continue to dance from home just like you!
Houston Ballet Video
April 7, 2020: Check out this cool dancing app that shows you how to dance with a partner!
Partner Dancing App
April 6, 2020: Check out this new short yoga sequence combining 4 different poses!
Yoga Sequence 4.6.20
April 3, 2020: Check out this great fitness app that you and your whole family can try!
FitOn Fitness App
April 2, 2020: For a limited time, Alvin Ailey American Modern Dance Company will be streaming performances! Watch Revelations by clicking the link below!
Revelations
April 1, 2020: Download the Dance Maker App from the link below to create dances for today's activity!
Dance Maker App
March 31, 2020: If you have Instagram, follow @therealdebbieallen for a great live dance class at 4PM tomorrow! For the ballet lovers, follow @isbaellaboylston for daily ballet barre classes at 1PM!
March 30, 2020: Click the link to find a short video from Ms. G-our Ailey Arts in Education Residency for the second grade!
https://youtu.be/VIZ-WknnCwI
March 27, 2020: Click the link to find some great apps to help you work and learn from home!
Apps for Working and Learning at Home
March 26, 2020: Click the link to try a few partner stretches with a family member!
Partner Stretches
March 25, 2020: Click the link to try my favorite Sun Salutation sequence!
Sun Salutations
March 24, 2020: Click the link below to watch different shoulder stretches to help you while you work at home!
Shoulder Stretches!
March 23, 2020: Click the link below to watch a video of a few different breathing exercises you can do to help calm your bodies and minds!
Breathing Exercises!
March 20, 2020: Click the link below to watch a video of a few stretches you can do at home to continue working on your splits!
Stretches for Splits!
March 18, 2020: Click the link to see the Arts Teachers Hello!
2020-03-18 10_01_27.mp4
K-2 Dance Activities
June 26, 2020: Last Day! I can't believe today is the last day of your remote dance instruction! Watch my goodbye message and then complete the Google Forms survey. Have a great summer!
Video Link: Goodbye Message
Google Form: Google Forms Survey
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June 25, 2020: Last Day! I can't believe today is the last day of your remote dance instruction! Watch my goodbye message and then complete the Google Forms survey. Have a great summer!
Video Link: Goodbye Message
Google Form: Google Forms Survey
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June 24, 2020: Last Day! I can't believe today is the last day of your remote dance instruction! Watch my goodbye message and then complete the Google Forms survey. Have a great summer!
Video Link: Goodbye Message
Google Form: Google Forms Survey
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June 23, 2020: Last Day! I can't believe today is the last day of your remote dance instruction! Watch my goodbye message and then complete the Google Forms survey. Have a great summer!
Video Link: Goodbye Message
Google Form: Google Forms Survey
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June 22, 2020: Last Day! I can't believe today is the last day of your remote dance instruction! Watch my goodbye message and then complete the Google Forms survey. Have a great summer!
Video Link: Goodbye Message
Google Form: Google Forms Survey
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June 19, 2020: Tap Week! Tap Day 5 introduces a short section of the Shim Sham, a classic combination that is widely popular in the tap community! Watch the video demonstration first, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Happy tapping!
Video Link: Tap Day 5 6.19.20
Google Form: Tap Day 5 Google Form
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June 18, 2020: Tap Week! Tap Day 4 focuses on improvisation. Pick your favorite song and tap to the beat! Watch the video demonstration first, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Happy tapping!
Video Link: Tap Day 4 6.18.20
Google Form: Tap Day 4 Google Form
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June 17, 2020: Tap Week! Tap Day 3 focuses on specific steps performed as a warm up sequence. Follow along to the video demonstration, then complete the Google Form. Happy tapping!
Video Link: Tap Day 3 6.17.20
Google Form: Tap Day 3 Google Form
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June 16, 2020: Tap Week! Tap Day 2 focuses on rhythm! If you'd like to stay up-to-date during Tap Week, keep an eye out for new tap videos posted here every day this week! Happy tapping!
Video Link: Tap Day 2 6.16.20
Google Form: Tap Day 2 Google Form
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June 15, 2020: Tap Week! Get ready to move those feet for dance activities this week -- it's Tap Week! Want to make your own tap shoes? Watch the video link below to make your own tap shoes, then follow along to my demonstration video, and finally fill out the Google Form. Tune in everyday this week for new steps and combinations. Happy tapping!
Tap Shoes Video link: Make Your Own Tap Shoes
Video Link: Tap Week Day 1 6.15.20
Google Form: Lower and Upper Grades Google Form
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June 12, 2020: Swing Dance! Learn a little history of swing dance and some swing dance moves! This lesson will surely get you poppin! Watch the video link first, then complete the google form.
Video Link: Lower Grades Swing Dance
Google Form: Lower Grade Google Form
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June 11, 2020: Mudras! Watch the video link to learn about mudras most commonly used in Classical Indian Dance. You can find the video link and questions to answer in the Google Form below. Enjoy!
Google Form: Mudras Google Form
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June 10, 2020: Callaloo! Follow along to the jazz folklore of Callaloo in celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month! You can find the video and questions all in the Google Form. Enjoy!
Google Form: Callaloo Google Form
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June 9, 2020: Capoeira!!! Follow along to the video demonstration to learn a few basic Capoeira moves, then fill out the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Capoeira Lower Grades 6.9.20
Google Form: Lower Grades Google Form
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June 8, 2020: Chinatown! Take a virtual adventure to Manhattan's Chinatown and learn about the Chinese culture through dance, music, and food! Watch the episode of PBS Bare Feet first, then answer the questions on the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: PBS Bare Feet: Chinatown
Google Form: Lower Grades Google Form
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June 5, 2020: Katherine Dunham! Learn about modern dance choreographer Katherine Dunham by following along to the video demonstration, then answering the questions in the Google Form. Have a great weekend!
Video Link: Katherine Dunham-Lower Grades 6.5.20
Google Form: Lower Grades Google Form
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June 4, 2020: Jose Limón! Learn about modern dance choreographer Jose Limón by following along to the video demonstration, then answering the questions in the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Jose Limón 6.4.20
Google Form: Jose Limón Google Form
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June 3, 2020: 'C' Curve! Follow the video demonstration, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: 'C' Curve 6.3.20
Google Form: 'C' Curve Google Form
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June 2, 2020: Dance by Chance! Complete the dance activity by first watching the video and then completing the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Dance by Chance Lower Grades 6.2.20
Google Form: Lower Grade Google Form
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June 1, 2020: Nature Dances! Follow along to the video demonstration, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Nature Dance 6.1.20
Google Form: Nature Dances Google Form
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May 29, 2020: Brain Teaser!!! Follow along to the video demonstration, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Get ready for a brain teaser!
Video Link: Brian Teaser Lower Grades 5.29.20
Google Form: Brain Teaser Lower Grades Google Form
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May 28, 2020: Emotions! How are you feeling today? Follow along to the video demonstration about emotions, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Emotions 5.28.20
Google Form: Emotions Google Form
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May 27, 2020: Read Along! Follow along to the story in the video link below. Get ready for movement challenges too! When you have completed the challenges, complete the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Read Along 5.27.20
Google Form: Read Along Google Form
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May 26, 2020: Bare Feet Adventure! Watch the episode of Bare Feet below, then answer the questions in the Google Form. These episodes are filled with great information on dance and culture. I hope you love it as much as I do! Enjoy!
Video Link: Bare Feet Adventure
Google Form: Bare Feet Google Form (Lower Grades)
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May 22, 2020: Dance Dance Dance! Complete the dance activity in the Google Form (shhhhhhh it's a surprise!) The song for the dance activity can be found in the mp3 file below. Happy dancing!
MP3 File: KIDZ BOP Kids - Memories
Google Form: Dance Video Google Form
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May 21, 2020: Superhero Song and Dance! Follow along to the song and dance in the video, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Superhero 5.21.20
Google Form: Superhero Google Form
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May 20, 2020: Elevator Song and Dance! Follow along to the song and dance in the video, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Elevator Song and Dance 5.20.20
Google Form: Elevator Google Form
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May 19, 2020: Music and Movement! Use the mp3 music files below to complete today's activity. Watch the demonstration video, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Have fun!
MP3 Music file #1: Kidz Bop Kids No Brainer.mp3
MP3 Music file #2: Mahler Adagietto Symphony 5 - Karajan.mp3
Video Link: Music and Movement Lower Grades 5.19.20
Google Form: Lower Grade Google Form
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May 18, 2020: Call and Response! Watch the video demonstration below with guest Mr. Max and try the activity at home! Then, answer the questions in the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Call and Response 5.18.20
Google Form: Lower Grades Google Form
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May 15, 2020: Beach Birds! Watch this great clip of a famous modern dance by Merce Cunningham called "Beach Birds." You can find the clip and a few questions all in the Google Form below. Have fun!
Google Form: Beach Birds Google Form
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May 14, 2020: Body Awareness Dance! Follow along to the video link below and then answer a few questions in the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Body Awareness Dance 5.14.20
Google Form: Body Awareness Google Form
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May 13, 2020: Dancer's Workout! Get ready to sweat with this dancer's workout! There is no video link today, so simply follow the Google form below. Have fun!
Google Form: Dancer's Workout Lower Grades
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May 12, 2020: Stage Directions! First watch the demonstration video, then complete the worksheet. Send your answers to dskerbec@schools.nyc.gov. Also, take a virtual tour to Carnegie Hall by clicking the link below. Have fun!
Video Link: Stage Directions 5.12.20
Worksheet: Stage Directions.docx
Virtual Tour: Carnegie Hall Virtual Tour
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May 11, 2020: SPACES! Enjoy this wonderful performance of Spaces choreographed by Wynton Marialis. Then answer the questions in the Google Form. This is one of my favorites! Enjoy!
Video Link: SPACES
Google Form: Spaces Google Form
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May 8, 2020: Animals in Action: Enjoy one of our favorite body awareness dances called Animals in Action by clicking the video link below. Then, complete the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Animals in Action 5.8.20
Google Form: Animals in Action Google Form
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May 7, 2020: Body Machines! Move your body like a machine by following along to the video link below. Then, complete the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Body Machines 5.7.20
Google Form: Body Machine Google Form
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May 6, 2020: Water Dance Read Along! Follow along to the Water Dance story while taking movement breaks between each page. Answer the questions in the Google Form so I know which moves were your favorite! Happy dancing!
Video Link: Water Dance Read Along 5.6.20
Google Form: Water Dance Google Form
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May 5, 2020: Body Shapes! Today's dance activity works with body shapes in creating a dance sequence! I can't wait to see yours! Follow along to the video demonstration and then complete the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Body Shapes 5.5.20
Google Form: Body Shapes Google Form
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May 4, 2020: Action Beats! Today's dance activity uses body actions and shapes to follow the beat of the drums! Follow along to the video link below and then fill out the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Action Beats 5.4.20
Google Form: Action Beats Google Form
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May 1, 2020: Barefeet Adventure! In today's dance activity, you will be taking a virtual adventure to the northern part of NYC. Can you guess which borough? Watch the Barefeet episode in the link below and then answer the questions in the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Barefeet Adventure
Google Form: Barefeet Google Form
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April 30, 2020: Props! Today you will be dancing with a prop in the high, middle, and low planes of space! What prop will you use?! Click on the video link to watch my demonstration then try for yourself! Don't forget to fill out the Google Form so I know you were successful.
Video Link: Props in Space 4.30.20
Google Form: Props Google Form
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April 29, 2020: Joints! Do you know how many joints are in the human body? Find out with this fun dance activity! Dance along to the video link, then fill out the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Joints 4.29.20
Google Form: Joints Google Form
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April 28, 2020: Dance Party Coding! Click the video link below to learn how to navigate the coding website. Then, create your virtual dance party on the coding website. When you have completed the project, fill out the Google Form so I can see your virtual dance party!
Video Link: Dance Party Coding 4.28.20
Coding Website: https://code.org/dance
Google Form: Dance Party Google Form
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April 27, 2020: Yoga Story Follow Along! Click the link below to follow along to the Yoga Story. Then, complete the Google Form so I know you completed the activity. Have fun with it!
Video Link: Yoga Read Along 4.27.20
Google Form: Yoga Story Google Form
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April 24, 2020: Body Awareness Dance! Click on the link below to dance along to the body awareness dance Rocketship Run! Don't forget to complete the Google Form so I know you completed the activity.
Video Link: Rocketship Run 4.24.20
Google Form: Rocketship Run Google Form
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April 23, 2020: Gesture Activity! Click on the link below to watch an explanation and demonstration Gestures. Then, complete the Google Form to upload videos and pictures of your own creative Gestures. I can't wait to see them!
Video Link: Gestures 4.23.20
Google Form: Gesture Google Form
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April 22, 2020: Dance Maze! Click on the link below to watch a demonstration of the Dance Maze activity. Then, complete the Google Form so I know how the activity went! There is also a fun Dance Maze activity worksheet included!
Video Link: Dance Maze 4.22.20
Google Form: Dance Maze Google Form
Dance Maze Activity Worksheet: Dance Maze.png
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April 21, 2020: Mirroring Exercise! Click on the click below to follow me as if you were my mirror! There is a challenge to complete provided on the document. Send your photos of this activity to my REMIND account @danceps255 OR dskerbec@schools.nyc.gov.
Video link: Mirroring Exercise 4.21.20
Dance Challenge: Mirror Challenge Lower Grades.docx
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April 20, 2020: Freeze Dance Warmup! Click on the link below to dance along to a FREEZE DANCE warmup! Try out the Freeze Dance Party challenge and send photos to dskerbec@schools.nyc.gov!
Video Link: Freeze Dance Warmup 4.20.20
Dance Challenge: Freeze Dance Party Lower Grades.docx
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Disneyland Day! Click on the video link below to get your heart up with a burst of dance cardio! 4.17.20
Mickey Mouse Dance Cardio 4.17.20
STEM Day! Click on the video link below to hear instructions and a demonstration of today's STEM activity! 4.16.20
STEM Project 4.16.20
Show Day! Enjoy this video clip of the show 42nd Street and see if you can answer the mystery questions! 4.15.20
42nd Street | 42nd Street Lower Grades.docx
Sea World Day! Enjoy this fun surprise dance with special guest Mr. Max! 4.14.20
Surprise Dance 4.14.20
Aquarium Day! Enjoy this fun dance to Under the Sea from the Little Mermaid! 4.13.20
Under the Sea Tutorial 4.13.20 | Under the Sea Beginning to End 4.13.20
New Fun Friday Dance! Click the link to learn a new dance to a song from the Lego Movie! 4.10.20
Everything is Awesome 4.10.20
Animal Dances! Click the link below to explore different animal movements like the ones you may have seen at the zoo today! 4.9.20
Animal Dances 4.9.20
Roll the Yoga Dice! Click on the link for a fun yoga activity! 4.8.20
Roll the Yoga Dice 4.8.20
New Read Along! Follow along to the story through movement! 4.7.20
Read Along 4.7.20
New Body Awareness Dance! Take a Shake Break with this new body awareness dance! 4.6.20
Shake Break 4.6.20
Fun Friday! Click on the video link below to learn how to make a Dance Fortune Teller! 4.3.20
Dance Fortune Teller 4.3.20
Choreography Sheet! Print out the Choreography Sheet below to create and perform a new dance! 4.2.20
Choreography Sheet Lower Grades.docx
Get Creative! Use the Dance Maker App to fill out the sheet below and DANCE IT OUT! 4.1.20
Dance Maker App | Dance Maker App Worksheet 4 1 20.docx
Create create! Use the poem's action words to create a dance! Send me a video! 3.31.20
Action Words Dance Lower Grades 3 31 20.docx
Print out the template and follow along to the warmup video. Can you practice these movements every day this week?! 3.30.20
Warmup Checklist.doc | Warmup!
Fun Friday Read Aloud! Move along to the story by clicking the link below!
Read Aloud 3.27.20
Make your own Plant Dance!!! Click on the links below to fill out your very own movement sentence for a plant dance. Check out my own example too! 3.26.20
Plant Dance Worksheet.docx
Plant Dance Worksheet Example.jpg
Life Cycle of a Plant Dance!!! Click the link to practice our plant dance that grows from a seed to a beautiful plant!
Life Cycle of a Plant Dance 3.25.20
Plant Dance!!! Click the link below to practice our body awareness dance from our Plant Dance Unit!
Plant Dance 3.24.20
3-5 Dance Activities
June 26, 2020: Last Day! I can't believe today is the last day of your remote dance instruction! Watch my goodbye message and then complete the Google Forms survey. Have a great summer!
Video Link: Goodbye Message
Google Form: Google Forms Survey
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June 25, 2020: Last Day! I can't believe today is the last day of your remote dance instruction! Watch my goodbye message and then complete the Google Forms survey. Have a great summer!
Video Link: Goodbye Message
Google Form: Google Forms Survey
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June 24, 2020: Last Day! I can't believe today is the last day of your remote dance instruction! Watch my goodbye message and then complete the Google Forms survey. Have a great summer!
Video Link: Goodbye Message
Google Form: Google Forms Survey
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June 23, 2020: Last Day! I can't believe today is the last day of your remote dance instruction! Watch my goodbye message and then complete the Google Forms survey. Have a great summer!
Video Link: Goodbye Message
Google Form: Google Forms Survey
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June 22, 2020: Last Day! I can't believe today is the last day of your remote dance instruction! Watch my goodbye message and then complete the Google Forms survey. Have a great summer!
Video Link: Goodbye Message
Google Form: Google Forms Survey
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June 19, 2020: Tap Week! Tap Day 5 introduces a short section of the Shim Sham, a classic combination that is widely popular in the tap community! Watch the video demonstration first, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Happy tapping!
Video Link: Tap Day 5 6.19.20
Google Form: Tap Day 5 Google Form
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June 18, 2020: Tap Week! Tap Day 4 focuses on improvisation. Pick your favorite song and tap to the beat! Watch the video demonstration first, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Happy tapping!
Video Link: Tap Day 4 6.18.20
Google Form: Tap Day 4 Google Form
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June 17, 2020: Tap Week! Tap Day 3 focuses on specific steps performed as a warm up sequence. Follow along to the video demonstration, then complete the Google Form. Happy tapping!
Video Link: Tap Day 3 6.17.20
Google Form: Tap Day 3 Google Form
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June 16, 2020: Tap Week! Tap Day 2 focuses on rhythm! If you'd like to stay up-to-date during Tap Week, keep an eye out for new tap videos posted here every day this week! Happy tapping!
Video Link: Tap Day 2 6.16.20
Google Form: Tap Day 2 Google Form
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June 15, 2020: Tap Week! Get ready to move those feet for dance activities this week -- it's Tap Week! Want to make your own tap shoes? Watch the video link below to make your own tap shoes, then follow along to my demonstration video, and finally fill out the Google Form. Tune in everyday this week for new steps and combinations. Happy tapping!
Tap Shoe Video: Make Your Own Tap Shoes
Video Link: Tap Week Day 1 6.15.20
Google Form: Lower and Upper Grades Google Form
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June 12, 2020: Swing Dance! Learn a little history of swing dance and some swing moves! This lesson will surely get you poppin! Watch the video link first, then complete the google form.
Video Link: Upper Grades Swing Dance
Google Form: Upper Grades Google Form
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June 10, 2020: Callaloo! Follow along to the jazz folklore of Callaloo in celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month! You can find the video and questions all in the Google Form. Enjoy!
Google Form: Callaloo Google Form
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June 9, 2020: Capoeira!!! Learn a few Capoeira moves by watching the video demonstration, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Upper Grades Capoeira 6.9.20
Google Form: Upper Grades Google Form
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June 8, 2020: Chinatown! Take a virtual adventure to Manhattan's Chinatown and learn about the Chinese culture through dance, music, and food! Watch the episode of PBS Bare Feet first, then answer the questions on the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: PBS Bare Feet: Chinatown
Google Form: Upper Grades Google Form
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June 5, 2020: Katherine Dunham! Learn about modern dance pioneer Katherine Dunham by watching the video demonstration, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Have a great weekend!
Video Link: Katherine Dunham Upper Grades 6.5.20
Google Form: Upper Grades Google Form
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June 3, 2020: Contraction! Watch the video demonstration first, then answer the questions below. Have fun!
Video Link: Contraction 6.3.20
Google Form: Contraction Google Form
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June 2, 2020: Dance by Chance! To complete today's activity, watch the video demonstration first, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Dance by Chance Upper Grades 6.2.20
Google Form: Upper Grade Google Form
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June 1, 2020: Scenarios in Nature! Follow the video demonstration, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Scenarios in Nature 6.1.20
Google Form: Scenarios in Nature Google Form
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May 29, 2020: Brain Teaser!!! Follow along to the video demonstration first, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Get ready for a brain teaser!
Video Link: Brain Teaser Upper Grades 5.29.20
Google Form: Brain Teaser Upper Grades Google Form
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May 27, 2020: Bollywood! Follow along to the video link below to learn some great Bollywood movements, then complete the Google Form. For fun, check out a great mashup of popular Bollywood scenes from films! Enjoy!
Video Link: Bollywood 5.27.20
Google Form: Bollywood Google Form
Bollywood Film: Bollywood Film
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May 26, 2020: Bare Feet Adventure! Watch the episode of Bare Feet below, then complete the Google Form. The episode is full of wonderful information on dance and culture. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Video Link: Bare Feet Adventure
Google Form: Bare Feet Google Form (Upper Grades)
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May 22, 2020: Dance Dance Dance! Complete the dance activity in the Google Form (shhhhhhh it's a surprise!) The song for the dance activity can be found in the mp3 file below. Happy dancing!
MP3 File: KIDZ BOP Kids - Memories
Google Form: Dance Video Google Form
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May 20, 2020: Movement Improv! Watch the video demonstration first, then complete the dance activity and upload a video of yourself on the Google Form below. I can't wait to see your movement improv!
Video Link: Movement Improv 5.20.20
Google Form: Movement Improv Google Form
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May 19, 2020: Music and Movement! Use the mp3 music files below to complete today's activity. Watch the video link first, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Have fun!
MP3 file #1: Uptight - Stevie Wonder.mp3
MP3 file #2: Piano Concerto No 21 - Andante.mp3
Video Link: Music and Movement Upper Grades 5.19.20
Google Form: Upper Grade Google Form
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May 18, 2020: Call and Response! Watch the video demonstration below with guest Mr. Max and try the activity at home! Then, answer the questions in the Google Form. Enjoy!
Video Link: Call and Response 5.18.20
Google Form: Upper Grades Google Form
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May 15, 2020: Beach Birds! Watch these clips of the famous modern dance "Beach Birds" by Merce Cunningham. The video clips and a few questions can all be found in the Google Form below. Also, find the answers to Dance Charades from last week's dance activity in the document below. Have fun!
Google Form: Beach Birds Google Form
Dance Charades Answers: Answers to Dance Charades.docx
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May 13, 2020: Dancer's Workout! Get ready to sweat with today's Dancer Workout! There is no video, so simply follow the Google Form below. Have fun!
Google Form: Dancer Workout Upper Grades
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May 12, 2020: Stage Directions! First watch the demonstration video, then complete the worksheet. Send your answers to dskerbec@schools.nyc.gov. Also, take a virtual tour to Carnegie Hall by clicking the link below. Have fun!
Video Link: Stage Directions 5.12.20
Worksheet: Stage Directions.docx
Virtual Tour: Carnegie Hall Virtual Tour
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May 11, 2020: SPACES! Enjoy this wonderful performance of Spaces choreographed by Wynton Marialis. Then answer the questions in the Google Form. This is one of my favorites! Enjoy!
Video Link: SPACES
Google Form: Spaces Google Form
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May 8, 2020: Dance Charades! Watch the video demonstration to guess the movements, then complete the Google Form to see if you guessed correctly!
Video Link: Dance Charades 5.8.20
Google Form: Dance Charades Google Form
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May 6, 2020: Add-ons! Follow along to the movement exercise in the video link below. Try the add-on method and then answer the questions in the Google Form. Happy dancing!
Video Link: Add-on 5.6.20
Google Form: Add-on Google Form
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May 5, 2020: Intro to Salsa! Learn a few basic Salsa moves with the demonstration in the video link below. Practice the steps, then complete the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Intro to Salsa 5.5.20
Google Form: Intro to Salsa Google Form
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May 4, 2020: Warmup Remix! Today's dance activity is a spin on our typical warmup. Follow along to the video link below, then fill out the Google Form. Have fun!
Video Link: Warmup Remix 5.4.20
Google Form: Warmup Remix Google Form
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May 1, 2020: Barefeet Adventure! Today we will be exploring the northern borough of NYC...can you guess which one? In this episode of Barefeet, we will explore dance, music, and food belonging to the Puerto Rican culture! Watch the episode from start to finish and then answer the questions in the Google Form below. Enjoy!
Video Link: Barefeet Adventure
Google Form: Barefeet Google Form
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April 29, 2020: Horton Technique! We are taking it #waybackwednesday to our unit on the Horton Technique! Revisit the Flatback exercise and history components of one of our favorite units! Click on the video link to practice the exercise, then fill out the Google Form answering a few questions about the technique. Enjoy!
Video Link: Horton I 4.29.20
Google Form: Horton Google Form
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April 28, 2020: Dance Party Coding! Click the video link below to learn how to navigate the coding website. Then, create your virtual dance party on the coding website. When you have completed the project, fill out the Google Form so I can see your virtual dance party!
Video Link: Dance Party Coding 4.28.20
Coding Website: https://code.org/dance
Google Form: Dance Party Google Form
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April 27, 2020: Core Exercises! Click the link below to find demonstrations on different core exercises, with or without a partner. Complete the Google Form to get credit for the activity! Enjoy!
Video:Core Exercises 4.27.20
Google Form: Core Exercise Google Form
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April 24, 2020: Fun Friday Tok Tok Dance! Enjoy this fun Friday Tik Tok dance! Upload a video of yourself performing it on the Google Form below.
Video: Tik Tok 4.24.20
Google Form: Tik Tok Google Form
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April 23, 2020: Gesture Activity! Click on the link below to watch an explanation and demonstration Gestures. Then, complete the Google Form to upload videos and pictures of your own creative Gestures. I can't wait to see them!
Video Link: Gestures 4.23.20
Google Form: Gestures Google Form
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April 22, 2020: Dance Maze! Click on the video link below to watch a demonstration of the Dance Maze activity. Then, complete the Google Form so I know how the activity went! There is also a fun Dance Maze activity worksheet included!
Video Link: Dance Maze 4.22.20
Google Form: Dance Maze Google Form
Dance Maze Activity Worksheet: Dance Maze.png
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April 21, 2020: Dance with Props! Take a look at the YouTube link for an amazing dance using props! Then, watch my demonstration, and finally use your own prop to dance with! Send your Dance Challenge to my REMIND account @danceps255 OR dskerbec@schools.nyc.gov.
YouTube link: Filipino Folk Dance
Video link to demonstration: Dance Using Props 4.21.20
Dance Challenge: Props in Space Upper Grades.docx
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April 20, 2020: Dance Cardio Day! Follow along to the 15 minute cardio video below. Complete the Dance Cardio challenge and send your results to dskerbec@schools.nyc.gov!
Video Link: 15 Minute Dance Cardio 4.20.20
Dance Challenge: Dance Cardio Challenge Upper Grades.docx
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Disneyland Day! Click on the video link below to enjoy a quick burst of dance cardio! 4.17.20
Mickey Mouse Dance Cardio 4.17.20
STEM Day! Click on the video link to find instructions and a demonstration of today's STEM project! 4.16.20
STEM Project 4.16.20
Show Day! Enjoy this video clip from A Chorus Line and see if you can answer the mystery questions! 4.15.20
A Chorus Line | Chorus Line Upper Grades.docx
Sea World Day! Enjoy this fun surprise dance with special guest Mr. Max! 4.14.20
Surprise Dance 4.14.20
Aquarium Day! Enjoy this fun dance to Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid! 4.13.20
Under the Sea Tutorial 4.13.20 | Under the Sea Beginning to End 4.13.20
New Fun Friday Dance! Click the link below to learn a new dance to a song from the Lego Movie! 4.10.20
Everything is Awesome 4.10.20
Last Day of Dance Monkey! Try out the entire dance to Dance Monkey by clicking the link below! 4.9.20
Dance Monkey Part IV 4.9.20
New Dance Moves! Continue to add to Dance Monkey by learning the new steps in the link below! 4.8.20
Dance Monkey Part III 4.8.20
More New Dance Moves! Add on new moves to Dance Monkey by clicking the link below! 4.7.20
Dance Monkey Part II 4.7.20
New Dance! Learn a new dance to Dance Monkey by clicking the link below! 4.6.20
Dance Monkey Part I 4.6.20
Fun Friday! Click on the video link below to learn how to make a Dance Fortune Teller! 4.3.20
Dance Fortune Teller 4.3.20
Choreography Sheet! Print out the Choreography Sheet below to create and perform a new dance! 4.2.20
Choreography Sheet Upper Grades.docx
Get Creative! Use the Dance Maker App to fill out the sheet and DANCE IT OUT! 4.1.20
Dance Maker App | Dance Maker App Worksheet 4 1 20.docx
Creation Time! Use the poem to create a dance. Send me a video! 3.31.20
Action Words Dance Upper Grades 3 31 20.docx
Print out the template and follow along to the warmup video. Can you practice these movements every day this week?! 3.30.20
Warmup Checklist.doc | Warmup!
Fun Friday Tik Tok Dance! I made a quick Tip Tok dance...what do you think?
Tik Tok Dance 3.27.20
Check out this awesome El Maracumbe video...can you answer all of the questions on the sheet? 3.26.20
El Maracumbe YouTube Link
El Maracumbe Observations.docx
Rhythm Combination!!! Click the link below to review the Rhythm Combination...will you accept the challenge?!
Rhythm Combination 3.25.20
El Maracumbe! Click the link below to practice the Maracumbe from our Mexican Folk Dance Unit!
El Maracumbe 3.24.20
Annnnddd click on the document to review some FUN FACTS about the Maracumbe!
Yoga Poses!
Check out this guided yoga warmup! Hold each for 5 counts!!!
Yoga Poses!
Warmup
Here is a new warmup remix!
Warmup Remix!
Here is a guided warmup with special guest Mr. Max!
Warmup!
Junior Dance Company
Hey Dancers! Check out this video from the original Singing in the Rain! Gene Kelly sure knows how to tap dance!
Singing in the Rain (Gene Kelly)
I miss you all so much! Make sure to add me to your Remind accounts @danceps255. Stay tuned for more videos!
Click the link below to watch our most recent company rehearsal!
Singing in the Rain
Senior Dance Company
Watch this great family cardio video to get a great workout for the whole family!
Family Fun Cardio Workout
Love yoga? Here is a great resource for Yoga for Kids through Cosmic Kids! Click the link to check out a wide variety of classes!
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Want to learn a new dance? Follow the video playlist below to learn a whole dance to Dance Monkey!
1. Dance Monkey Part I
2. Dance Monkey Part II
3. Dance Monkey Part III
4. Dance Monkey Part IV
Follow the video links in order for a full dance training session!
1. Sun Salutations
2. Warmup Remix
3. Dance Cardio
4. Core Exercises
Check out this clip from the Lion King Broadway Musical!
The Lion King
Use the Google Form below to complete a dancer's workout to stay in tip top shape!
Dancer Workout Google Form
Check out this clip of the opening scene from the movie The Lion King which inspired some of the movements in your Circle of Life dance!
Circle of Life
Watch the video link below for a demonstration of Circle of Life. I miss you all so much! Make sure to add me to your Remind accounts @danceps255.
Circle of Life Demo 4.22.20
Click the link to watch our most recent company rehearsal :)