Dance word of the week: "Tendu" (ton-doo) meaning "stretched" What dance technique it's used in: Ballet How to do it: Have your little dancer point their toe starting with the heel melting through the ball of their foot extending through the toes. Now try it standing up foot on the floor with a straight knee. Very good! ......................................................................................................................................................... - Dora the Explorer Party Favorites - Ms. Nikki's Choice
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......................................................................................................................................................... Dance Game - Isolations/Get Moving Dance Genre: Jazz Good Song to Use: "I like to Move it, Move it" (from Madagascar) 1) Have your little dancer bend knees in place 8 times to the beat
2) Jump up and down with two feet (8 times)
3) Jump up and down with hands up (8 times)
4) Run in place with hands on hips. Count to 8.
5) Next, bounce both shoulders (8 times). Repeat on Right shoulder, then the Left
6) Put their hands on hips and switch hips from side to side while counting to 8 to the beat
7) Place both hands on knees and finish in a star jump!
8) Repeat as much as you have energy for. | 
