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Dance word of the month: "Plié " (ple-a) meaning "to bend"
What dance technique is it used in: Ballet
How to do it: Have your little dancer put their heels together and toes are turned outward (This means placing the feet in a "V" position, with both heels touching together). Now bend your knees slightly. Very good! Keep steady and aim the knees outwards. Keep the heels firmly on the floor. That means, do not lift the heels. End by stretch legs back up straight gracefully. VERY GOOD!!
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Music of the Month
- Dora the Explorer Party Favorites
- Patty Cake Barney
- Fly Away to My Heart Tinkerbell
- Locomotion
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Dance Game - Isolations/Get Moving
Dance Genre: Jazz
Good Song to Use: "I like to Move it, Move it" (from Madagascar)
1) Have your little dancer bend knees in place 8 times to the beat
2) Jump up and down with two feet (8 times)
3) Jump up and down with hands up (8 times)
4) Run in place with hands on hips. Count to 8.
5) Next, bounce both shoulders (8 times). Repeat on Right shoulder, then the Left
6) Put their hands on hips and switch hips from side to side while counting to 8 to the beat
7) Place both hands on knees and finish in a star jump!
8) Repeat as much as you have energy for.
For the Boys
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Dancing requires athleticism, agility, focus, dedication, desire, flexibility, strength, balance, hand eye coordination, fine and gross motor ability. Many of which are the same tools of football or any other sport. In fact, many football players are encouraged to take ballet to help them become lighter on their feet and learn the other great benefits that could better their game.
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There are many benefits of dancing to your child, including fitness, developing balance, weight loss exercise, developing self confidence, and building expressive skills.
Dancing is the best way to get kids more active. Provided they are taught by good dance instructors who manage to make the class enjoyable, rather than pure lessons and demonstration. In addition, it improves your child’s social skills. Because dance classes are conducted in a group setting; your child can interact with other students in a spirit of camaraderie. What’s more, all of these have the positive benefits of making the person more successful in the social aspect of life.
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