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2 Must Have Sensory Props

By maria, on December 6th, 2010%

I am in LOVE with these 2 new props! I am purchasing them ASAP for my toddler and baby classes!

Tactillos- great for walking on with bare feet or holding in hands! Continue reading 2 Must Have Sensory Props

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Mini Hoops

By maria, on November 12th, 2010%

I found the coolest hoops ever! If you don’t have these you are missing out! They are mini, just right for my toddler class at Dancewave. The kids are little (10-18 months) and I thought these hoops would be just perfect for them! Continue reading Mini Hoops

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Planet Dance

By maria, on November 11th, 2010%

Today in Step Lively we did a planet dance! Included were a spaceship, blueberries, and ice cream! Sounds like a great adventure right? I love the imaginations of young ones! Continue reading Planet Dance

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Toddler Development

By maria, on November 3rd, 2010%

Last week in my toddler class, I was so proud of the 12-15 month olds! They have mastered the tunnels! The first week when I brought the tunnels they would not go inside. I added balls, so I could throw them inside the tunnel. It has took them at least a month, but now they love them, and get really excited about it! Now that they have mastered it, I wanted to introduce something new. Continue reading Toddler Development

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Finger Puppets

By maria, on September 28th, 2010%

You know what kids love more then anything? Puppets! Big puppets- like my colorful Eric Carl butterfly and small finger puppets- like these!

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Park Slope Reader

By maria, on September 23rd, 2010%

This article is in the Park Slope reader this month about Dancewave! Continue reading Park Slope Reader

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Floor Tape

By maria, on September 14th, 2010%

I have a new found love for dance class! Yes, duct tape! Continue reading Floor Tape

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Crafty Ribbon Rings

By maria, on August 16th, 2010%

Ribbon RingsLook! I made Ribbon Rings! Yes, I made them! I tried to buy them, but I just couldn’t find the perfect ones for my little dancing friends. Want to know how I did it? Here’s the step by step…

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Innovative Props for Yoga

By maria, on August 11th, 2010%

Do you love props as much as I do? I love placing that order! As I mentioned, a few weeks ago I took a course in teaching yoga to kids. This year I will be adding it to my repertoire at the preschool.  Just call me the jack of all trades! Good thing I have that . . . → Read More: Innovative Props for Yoga

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Saute and Echappe

By maria, on July 26th, 2010%

starsLast week I taught my 3 year old ballet class something new across the floor. We practiced saute (which they knew already) and added it with echappe. I let the music play and I put the stars on the floor like the picture above, a one and then two pattern. This helped them to see where they needed to jump their feet together and apart. I did it first and had them say the words out loud as I did it. Then I gave them a try. They loved it, and I think most importantly they will remember the vocabulary too! Continue reading Saute and Echappe

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