Minute Masterclass Episode 192

Welcome to your one-minute masterclass. I’m Andrea Trench, founder of DiscoverDance and creator of the Foundations Course for Early Childhood Dance Educators and the DiscoverDance Experience Membership. Today, we’re exploring the concepts of dance with our favorite songs from Mr. Chris (aka Christopher Zondaflex Tyler).

The Stretch Song is a directive warm up activity exploring the concepts of place, directions, body parts, and body shapes.

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes is an across the floor activity exploring the concepts of place, level, directions, energy, and body parts.

This is My… is a directive activity exploring the concepts of directions and body parts. 

The Weather Song is a directive tap activity exploring the concepts of weight and body parts. For an extra challenge repeat this activity standing. 

Red Light is a creative activity exploring the concepts of place and speed.

Clap with Me is a directive music development activity exploring the concepts of level, directions, energy, and body parts. 

Bear Crawl is a general space adventure exploring the concepts of place, level, body parts, and body shapes. 

Opposites is a directive song exploring the concepts of size, level, directions, body shapes, and relationships.

Popping Bubbles is a general space activity exploring the concepts of place, directions, and body parts. 

Drive the Car is a creative adventure exploring the concepts of place, size, and pathways.

You can find all these songs and more from Mr. Chris on Spotify and iTunes. 

For more information, to enroll in the Foundations Course, or to join the DiscoverDance Experience and gain access to our curated playlists with hundreds of songs and videos of activities all categorized by concept, visit DiscoverDance.com.