Create a Fun + Fanciful First Dance Class Experience!

Episode 9 of the Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast podcast, hosted by Jessica Strong, titled "Create a Fun + Fanciful First Dance Class Experience!" was published on August 8, 2025 and runs 35 minutes.

August 8, 2025 ·35m · Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

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Summary

🎙 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 t...

Episode Description

🎙 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 sharing

If 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!

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