Create a Fun + Fanciful First Dance Class Experience!
🎙 Episode Title: Bringing Fun & Fancy to Your First Dance Class (Part 1)Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! In this episode, host Jessica Strong kicks off a special 2-part series to help you bring fun and fancy into your first dance classes of the new season. Whether it’s your students’ very first class or just the start of a new year, this episode is full of tips to make it magical, memorable, and meaningful.Jessica reads and walks you through her children’s book Florrie Flamingo’s First Ballet Class — designed to be read and danced through in real time. You’ll also hear creative ways to make your class more engaging and soothing for nervous little dancers, including:🦩 A ballerina flamingo stuffed animal for demonstrations and comfort 🪶 Flamingo feathers for tiptoe bourrées, chassés, and leaps 🎨 “I Love Florrie Flamingo” coloring pages for at-home connection and sharingIf you’ve ever wanted to elevate your first-day experience with a touch of whimsy and structure, this episode is for you!✨ Resources Mentioned: 📖 Florrie Flamingo’s First Ballet Class Book + Lesson Plan → https://library.dancetolearn.co/courses/lesson-plan-florrie-flamingos-first-ballet-class 🎀 Dance to Learn® Membership → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us 🩰 Little Bit of Tap Dance Magic by Dance Dance Hooray → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/tap-curriculum 📣 Ask your questions on the Podcast: Join the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CUmW3H5tR/Stay tuned for Part 2 next week where Jessica shares a 4-week lesson plan inspired by Florrie Flamingo’s ABCs of Dance!Until then… Happy Dance EdVenturing!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum Follow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us Shop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collections Hosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.
Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to our embedded Music Playlists. These are an important and convenient time saving feature. It can take hours to find the perfect Thematic music for your classes - I’ve done that work for you. Inside your Dance EdVentures™ I’ve included Apple and Spotify playlists to all the music featured in the Dance EdVenture™.Today I’m going to discuss the Shoppable Prop lists included inside each Dance EdVenture™.Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™! What is a Dance EdVenture™?Our Dance EdVentures™ are Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plans that are rooted in teaching 18 Dance Concepts through 12 monthly themes! Dance EdVentures™ are designed with the Whole-Child in mind as we create multi-sensory experiences throughout the class to ensure that we meet every child no matter where they are in their dance journey. Back to the Shoppable Prop lists. This is an important and convenient time saving feature. It can take hours to find the perfect Thematic props for your classes - I’ve done that work for you. Inside your Dance EdVentures™ I’ve included a shoppable prop list where can quickly purchase all the props featured in the Dance EdVenture™.As long as the props featured, I also link to back up items, in case any of the props featured are out of stock! The Props are perfectly curated to collaborate with each theme and dance concept - thereby enhancing the experience and learning opportunities for your dancers! We also only feature props that can provide multi-sensory experiences and learning opportunities.If you’d like to see the shoppable prop lists in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can explore this feature more.https://youtu.be/SzlGrKrQvK4Next week on Membership Insider, I’ll be giving you a peek at our Digital Downloads and Resources included in each Dance EdVenture™! Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/ballet-curriculum🔓 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetoleSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum Follow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us Shop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collections Hosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.
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Plan Your Best Dance Season Yet!
Ready to map out your most organized, stress-free dance season yet? In this episode, Jessica Strong announces the Dance to Learn® Season Curriculum Plan-a-thon — a brand-new, members-only live planning challenge starting August 1st!Inside the Plan-a-thon, we’ll meet live each week on Zoom to plan your entire dance season step-by-step. Together, you’ll map out your monthly themes, core dance concepts, and brainstorm special events like holiday activities, recitals, and showcases — so you head into the year with clarity, confidence, and zero last-minute scramble.✨ Why join? Planning with a community sparks fresh ideas, saves you time, and helps you feel supported every step of the way. You’ll finish August with a complete roadmap to guide your classes all year long.⏳ Don’t wait — prices increase August 1st! Our monthly membership goes from $59 to $79, and à la carte memberships go from $29 to $49. Join before August 1st to lock in our lowest price for life.Join today and secure your spot: 👉 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 Ballet Curriculum 👉 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 Tap Curriculum🎉 Let’s plan together, dance together, and make this your best season yet!Want to be featured on the Show? Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum for Ask the Pod open Friday-Monday! Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum Follow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us Shop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collections Hosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.
Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to our Follow Along Video Demonstrations. These Video Demonstrations break down each exercise, provide a how-to demonstration of the exercise with and without music and I even share important classroom management tips and tricks inside the videos. Today I’m going to discuss the Embedded Musical Playlists included inside each Dance EdVenture™.Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™! What is a Dance EdVenture™?Our Dance EdVentures™ are Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plans that are rooted in teaching 18 Dance Concepts through 12 monthly themes! Dance EdVentures™ are designed with the Whole-Child in mind as we create multi-sensory experiences throughout the class to ensure that we meet every child no matter where they are in their dance journey. Back to the Embedded Playlists. This is an important and convenient time saving feature. It can take hours to find the perfect Thematic music for your classes - I’ve done that work for you. Inside your Dance EdVentures™ I’ve included embedded Apple and Spotify playlists to all the music featured in the Dance EdVenture™.You can access each Dance EdVenture™ from a laptop, Ipad or mobile device making access to your music quick and easy when on-the-go! My favorite part? All of the songs are listed in the order of each exercise and activity - so you don’t have to waste any valuable time or risk losing your dancer’s focus and attention while you are in class! The Playlists are perfectly curated to collaborate with each theme and dance concept - thereby enhancing the experience and learning opportunities for your dancers!If you’d like to see the embedded playlists in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can explore this feature more.https://youtu.be/2LMe5JvD4YcNext week on Membership Insider, I’ll be giving you a peek at our Shoppable prop lists! Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/ballet-curriculum🔓 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 https://librarySupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum Follow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us Shop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collections Hosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.
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The Rules of Student Engagement in the Dance Studio
In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast, host Jessica Strong dives deep into one of the most common struggles preschool dance teachers face: keeping young children engaged.Jessica breaks down: ✨ What engagement really means in a preschool dance setting ✨ What it looks like when little dancers are truly focused, curious, and invested ✨ And practical strategies for keeping attention strong from warm-up to goodbyesYou’ll learn: ✔️ Why themes make dance concepts meaningful and memorable for little ones — helping their brains build connections through real-world, movement-based experiences. ✔️ How multi-sensory teaching brings abstract ideas to life — using her signature Concept Play approach: See it. Say it. Touch it. Move it! ✔️ And why props are magic keys in a preschool classroom — turning everyday steps into imaginative adventures that bridge the senses and keep kids excited to participate.Jessica also shares how to pause and reset when things get off track — and reminds you that engagement isn’t about perfection; it’s about meeting kids where they are and tapping into their natural curiosity and play.If you’re ready for more focus, more fun, and more connection in your classes — this episode is for you!📌 Join the conversation: Submit your questions in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforum🏆 Accept the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge (Starting 7/1) — https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/back-to-dance-challenge🔓 Unlock your Dance to Learn® Library — https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum Follow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us Shop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collections Hosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.
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The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast by Dance to Learn® shares tips, tricks and advise for Preschool Dance Teachers. Host Jessica Strong and her guests answer your questions, provide solutions for the struggles you may face in your preschool dance classes and share our knowledge to help you grow your Preschool Dance Programs in your studio. To be featured on the Podcast, Join is in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforum to participate in #askthepod and #podtalk
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