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Welcome to your one-stop shop for inspiring, ready-to-go dance education resources! Click the star to get inspiring, classroom-tested and student-approved dance education resources! This is the place for dance lessons that do more than just teach technique—they help you ignite creativity, foster wellness, and build a thriving, sustainable dance program. Whether you’re hunting for print-and-go choreography projects that light up your classroom, simple tools to instill healthy habits in your dancers, or organizational systems that free up your time to focus on connection instead of chaos—you’ll find it here. Every resource is designed with real dance educators in mind: practical, effective, and created to meet you exactly where you are. So go ahead—explore, download, and breathe a little easier knowing you’ve found what you need to lead with heart and teach with purpose.
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Preview of One Week Mini Unit for Middle & High Dance-Costume Design Exploration Experience

One Week Mini Unit for Middle & High Dance-Costume Design Exploration Experience

Looking for a fun, student centered way to introduce costume design while helping students understand the artistic decisions behind every performance? Whether you're preparing for a concert, teaching a dance appreciation unit, or looking for an engaging break from technique focused instruction, this costume design mini unit is the perfect blend of creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking!Just $1 a day gets you a plug-and-play unit your students will actually love! This engaging project i
Preview of Black History Month African American Modern Dance: Analysis, Project & Rubric

Black History Month African American Modern Dance: Analysis, Project & Rubric

Black History Month African American Modern Dance: Analysis, Project & Rubric Help students experience Black History Month through movement, observation, and creation with this engaging modern dance lesson centered on African American dance icons: Alvin Ailey, Katherine Dunham, Donald McKayle, and Judith Jamison. This low-prep, high-impact activity guides students through watching professional choreography, analyzing movement qualities, and creating their own dance sketches, all with built-in
Preview of 2026 New Year Refresh: Dancer Goal Setting, Community Building & Journal

2026 New Year Refresh: Dancer Goal Setting, Community Building & Journal

Build confidence. Inspire reflection. Strengthen community. This all-in-one dance classroom bundle brings together powerful goal-setting tools, meaningful wellness reflection, and engaging interview-style icebreakers designed specifically for middle and high school dancers. Whether you’re launching a new semester, kicking off the new year, or cultivating a supportive studio culture, this bundle provides low-prep activities that make growth, connection, and self-awareness a natural part of your c
Preview of Dance Word Search, Crossword, Coloring Sheets for Middle & High Dance | Ballet

Dance Word Search, Crossword, Coloring Sheets for Middle & High Dance | Ballet

Looking for ready-to-go Swan Lake ballet activities that blend learning with fun? This engaging resource includes print-and-go puzzles, games, and coloring pages that reinforce dance vocabulary, ballet history, and literacy skills — perfect for middle and high school students. Whether you're a dance teacher, music educator, or ELA instructor integrating the arts, these activities are ideal for sub plans, early finishers, or arts integration lessons. Students will stay focused and have fun w
Preview of Middle & High School Dance Journal Bundle, Great for Back to School or New Years

Middle & High School Dance Journal Bundle, Great for Back to School or New Years

Boost middle and high school dancer wellness and growth with this all‑in-one journal bundle! Includes a Dance Wellness Journal, Flexibility & Stretching Practice Log, and a Ballet Reflection & Wellness Journal. Perfect for Back to School, New Years, Mindful Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. This bundle supports training tracking, emotional awareness, and reflective practices. Whether you’re teaching dance in a school setting or coaching a team, this all-in-one journal bundle is designed to h
Preview of 2 Weeks of Middle & High School Dance Mini Units or Sub Plans BUNDLE

2 Weeks of Middle & High School Dance Mini Units or Sub Plans BUNDLE

Looking for a low-prep, high-impact solution to keep your middle and high school dance classes on track? This 2-in-1 Mini Unit Bundle combines two best-selling high student engagement one-week mini-units. Whether you need sub plans or you're planning ahead or need a last-minute backup, these engaging resources make it easy to ensure meaningful learning continues—even when you’re not there. Grab this 2-in-1 mini-unit today and breathe easier knowing you're covered!This bundle includes: ✅ Lear
Preview of One Week Sub Plan, Middle & High Dance-Community Building Mini Unit

One Week Sub Plan, Middle & High Dance-Community Building Mini Unit

Looking for a fun, student-centered way to build classroom community while giving your students leadership opportunities? Whether you're planning for a sub, prepping for the first week of back to school, or just need a break from heavy instruction—this one-week mini unit is the perfect blend of collaboration, creativity, and connection! A zero-prep, high-engagement week your students will love! Over five days, your students will brainstorm, research, plan, and lead community-building activities
Preview of One Week Sub Plan for Middle & High Dance-Learn Dances from Musicals Mini Unit

One Week Sub Plan for Middle & High Dance-Learn Dances from Musicals Mini Unit

Looking for a low-prep way to introduce your middle and high school dancers to musical theatre dances? This fun and flexible interactive mini unit is perfect for developing and experienced dancers alike—and it’s also a great option for a ready to go 1 week sub plan! Whether you teach a dance class or musical theatre course, this resource helps students explore a variety of choreographic styles and builds confidence through student choice. No more scrambling to find engaging content—just grab a f
Preview of Dance Word Search & Crosswords BUNDLE for Middle & High School | 16 puzzles

Dance Word Search & Crosswords BUNDLE for Middle & High School | 16 puzzles

Start your middle and high school dance classes with energy and ease using this low-prep, high-engagement word search and crossword bundle! Perfect for the first week of school, this collection of printable word puzzles is designed to spark excitement, review key dance vocabulary, and give you a moment to breathe during those hectic first days. Whether you're teaching Ballet, Hip-Hop, or a General Dance class—this bundle has you covered! Why you’ll love it: These activities are a lifesaver wh
Preview of Back to School Modern Dance Word Search and Crosswords for Middle & High School

Back to School Modern Dance Word Search and Crosswords for Middle & High School

Need an easy way to reinforce Modern dance vocabulary without adding more to your plate this back to school? These Modern Vocabulary Word Searches and Crosswords are the perfect no prep tools to keep your dancers learning—even when movement isn’t an option. Whether you’re just starting the school year, managing injuries, facing testing interruptions, or prepping a sub-friendly lesson, these engaging puzzles give you ready-to-go resources that support your dance curriculum in a meaningful way.
Preview of Back to School Ballet Dance Word Search and Crosswords for Middle & High School

Back to School Ballet Dance Word Search and Crosswords for Middle & High School

Need an easy way to reinforce Ballet dance vocabulary without adding more to your plate this back to school? These Ballet Vocabulary Word Searches and Crosswords are the perfect no prep tools to keep your dancers learning—even when movement isn’t an option. Whether you’re just starting the school year, managing injuries, facing testing interruptions, or prepping a sub-friendly lesson, these engaging puzzles give you ready-to-go resources that support your dance curriculum in a meaningful way.
Preview of Back to School Hip Hop Dance Word Search and Crosswords for Middle & High School

Back to School Hip Hop Dance Word Search and Crosswords for Middle & High School

Need an easy way to reinforce Hip Hop dance vocabulary without adding more to your plate this back to school? These Hip Hop Vocabulary Word Searches and Crosswords are the perfect no prep tools to keep your dancers learning—even when movement isn’t an option. Whether you’re just starting the school year, managing injuries, facing testing interruptions, or prepping a sub-friendly lesson, these engaging puzzles give you ready-to-go resources that support your dance curriculum in a meaningful wa
Preview of Back to School Dance Word Search and Crosswords for Middle and High School

Back to School Dance Word Search and Crosswords for Middle and High School

Need an easy way to reinforce dance vocabulary without adding more to your plate this back to school? These Dance Vocabulary Word Searches and Crosswords are the perfect no prep tools to keep your dancers learning—even when movement isn’t an option. Whether you’re just starting the school year, managing injuries, facing testing interruptions, or prepping a sub-friendly lesson, these engaging puzzles give you ready-to-go resources that support your dance curriculum in a meaningful way. Grab th
Preview of Dance Playlist for Middle and High School MODERN | 50+ hand-picked songs

Dance Playlist for Middle and High School MODERN | 50+ hand-picked songs

Searching for the right modern music can eat up hours of planning time—especially when you want your dance classes to flow with the right phrasing, tempo, and energy. This Modern Class Playlist is here to help! Curated and tested by a Dance Teacher of the Year, this resource includes songs sorted by modern class section and by tempo, making it easy to build your own playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or whatever platform you use. Use this ready-to-go list to save time and build consi
Preview of Dance Music Playlist, Middle & High School, 50+ hand-picked CLEAN dance songs

Dance Music Playlist, Middle & High School, 50+ hand-picked CLEAN dance songs

Looking for clean, reliable music for your dance or PE class in middle or high school? Searching for the right dance music can eat up hours of planning time—especially when you want your dance classes to flow with the right phrasing, tempo, and energy. This Clean Music Class Playlist is here to help! This resource includes songs sorted by tempo, making it easy to build your own playlists on whatever streaming platform platform you use. Use this ready-to-go list to save time and build consistenc
Preview of High School Dance Music Playlist BUNDLE over 200+ songs & GROWING!

High School Dance Music Playlist BUNDLE over 200+ songs & GROWING!

Searching for the right GROWING BUNDLE of ballet, hip hop, jazz (coming soon), contemporary (coming soon), modern, or general dance class music can eat up hours of planning time—especially when you want your dance classes to flow with the right phrasing, tempo, and energy. This Bundle of Music Playlists is here to help! Curated and tested by a Dance Teacher of the Year, this resource includes songs sorted by tempo, making it easy to build your own playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or
Preview of Dance Playlist for Middle and High School HIP HOP | 50+ hand-picked dance songs

Dance Playlist for Middle and High School HIP HOP | 50+ hand-picked dance songs

Searching for the right hip hop music can eat up hours of planning time—especially when you want your dance classes to flow with the right phrasing, tempo, and energy. This Hip Hop Class Playlist is here to help! Curated and tested by a Dance Teacher of the Year, this resource includes songs sorted by hip hop class section and by tempo, making it easy to build your own playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or whatever platform you use. Use this ready-to-go list to save time and build co
Preview of Dance Playlists for Middle and High School BALLET | 60+ hand-picked dance songs

Dance Playlists for Middle and High School BALLET | 60+ hand-picked dance songs

Searching for the right ballet music can eat up hours of planning time—especially when you want your dance classes to flow with the right phrasing, tempo, and energy. This Ballet Class Playlist is here to help! Curated and tested by a Dance Teacher of the Year, this resource includes songs sorted by ballet class section and by tempo, making it easy to build your own playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or whatever platform you use. Use this ready-to-go list to save time and build consi
Preview of End of the Year Inspiration & Gratitude VALUE BUNDLE for Junior, Middle and High

End of the Year Inspiration & Gratitude VALUE BUNDLE for Junior, Middle and High

Grab this variety of activities for an End of the year "Pick Me Up" or a Start of School kickstart. Dance choreography, creative inspiration, and community building come together in this dynamic resource pack for junior, middle, and high school dance students. Designed to support dancers at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, this set includes a guided choreography project with a moodboard style idea-generation lesson, printable coloring pages to keep the good vibes flowing, and a h
Preview of Healthy Living: Caffeine, Daily Student Behavior Tracker for Health & Wellness

Healthy Living: Caffeine, Daily Student Behavior Tracker for Health & Wellness

Whether your focus is physical or mental health, this no-prep caffeine behavior tracker is an easy-to-use Health and Wellness worksheet activity for middle or high school students. These print-and-go worksheets are great for setting goals and building positive habits in grades 7-12. Help students learn how caffeine works, how much they are actually consuming and develop a plan for a healthier lifestyle. Great as a stand-alone activity or as part of a unit on health and nutrition! Get the whole
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Welcome to your one-stop shop for inspiring, ready-to-go dance education resources! Click the star to get inspiring, classroom-tested and student-approved dance education resources! This is the place for dance lessons that do more than just teach technique—they help you ignite creativity, foster wellness, and build a thriving, sustainable dance program. Whether you’re hunting for print-and-go choreography projects that light up your classroom, simple tools to instill healthy habits in your dancers, or organizational systems that free up your time to focus on connection instead of chaos—you’ll find it here. Every resource is designed with real dance educators in mind: practical, effective, and created to meet you exactly where you are. So go ahead—explore, download, and breathe a little easier knowing you’ve found what you need to lead with heart and teach with purpose.

My own education history

Hi, I'm so glad you're here! With over 20 years of experience teaching dance in California’s public schools—both in-person and online—I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to build a vibrant, lasting dance program. I bring a deep passion for dance, language, and holistic education, backed by a BA in Dance and English, dual teaching credentials, and an MA in Education. Throughout my journey—from performing professionally with Benita Bike’s DanceArt, to writing curriculum for Scout by UC Santa Cruz, to supporting students as a certified Mat Pilates and Yoga Instructor—I’ve stayed committed to nurturing artists who move with intention, think deeply, and care for both their craft and themselves. I know how much heart dance educators pour into their work, and I created this space to support you with resources that make your job easier, more joyful, and even more impactful. Whether you're just getting started or deep into your teaching journey, you're in the right place.

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⭐ Orange County Secondary Dance Teacher of the Year ⭐ 2-time Teacher of the Year ⭐ District Reading Teacher of the Year