• Relevé
• Spin/Twirl
• Balance on Knees
• Balance on One Foot (with Movement)
• Arabesque Leg (from Hands & Feet)
• Grand Plié/Crouch (with Balance)
• Jump
• Jump while Spinning
• Hop on One Foot
• Stretch Forward/Up/Sideways
• Child’s Pose
• Cat Back (Contraction)
• First Position Arms (Bubble)
• Rolling Over
• Run in Place
• Deep Breathing
• Moving with Power
• Weight Shift
• Body Part Coordination
• Fine Motor Skills (Fingers/Wrist)
Danny, Denny, and the Dancing Dragon is duplicate story.
• Kicks
• Marches
• Jumps
• Rolls
• Bends
• First/Fifth Position
• Shoulder lifts
• Lunges
• Tiptoes/Relevé
• Breath/Sighs
• Balancing on one Foot
• Rocking/Swaying
• Hand Shapes such as Fists/Flat/Pointer/Curved Fingers
• Sharp and Smooth
• Emotions such as Joy, Shock, Curiosity, and Love
• Improv dance
Movements are simple and meditative, but a more engaging book might be a better starter story.
Kids may ask for props. A great starting activity for obstacle courses.
With Instructions:
• Sous sus
• Battement en Cloche
• Passé
• Piqué Turn
• Changement
Review:
• Ballet Posture
• Relevé
• Plié/ Grand Plié
• Ballet Positions
• Tendu
• Rond de Jambe
• Grand Battement
• Sur le Cou-de-Pied
• Spin
• Jump
• Kick
Movement Concepts:
• Weight
• Breath
• Energy
• Bent/Curved/Straight
• Stretching
• Relaxation
• Movement Quality
• Bodies are Unique