Back to School, Back to Dance
You've seen it. The back to school signs EVERYWHERE. And if you're a stay at home mom, part-time mom, or just lover of structure you are dancing with excitement.
I'm dancing for excitement because back to school means back to dance and tonight was our first night back! My first night of classes included:
- 2 classes of Twinkle Stars Tap/Ballet 3-4 years old
- Hip Hop 5-7 years old
- Hippity Hop 3-5 years old
- Twinkle Babies Tap/Ballet 2-3
Are you asking, "Cami, what is TWINKLE STARS?" WELLLL let me tell you. It is a wonderful program that provides curriculum to teachers that is age appropriate, engaging, and technique based. When I first received the curriculum, I was definitely nervous (I mean being inflexible is part of ESFJ's weaknesses), because I already had a set lesson plan. But it doesn't stand a chance when put next to Twinkle Stars. Twinkle Stars is so great that even though there was a loud thunder storm happening and our power went out, I was still able to keep the kids attention with it's awesome stuff.
Of course we had a few tears, and I had to hold a few kids on my hip, but first days are bound to be a little crazy. Not to mention, it comes with the territory of being a teacher. (So, parents - you don't have to apologize for your little one who wanted to sit the whole first day or tap her tap shoes the whole class or wanted to be held - this is my job and I LOVE IT).
Needless to say, I am sore, tired, and overflowing with joy for the first day back to dance!
Of course we had a few tears, and I had to hold a few kids on my hip, but first days are bound to be a little crazy. Not to mention, it comes with the territory of being a teacher. (So, parents - you don't have to apologize for your little one who wanted to sit the whole first day or tap her tap shoes the whole class or wanted to be held - this is my job and I LOVE IT).
Needless to say, I am sore, tired, and overflowing with joy for the first day back to dance!
Oh, and here's a playlist that I use for my 3-4 year old tap/ballet class.
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