Teaching yoga to dance students
This interactive resource offers practical tips and useful approaches to yoga for your dance students for their physical and mental development. Various postures are explored in detail, with appropriate modifications and props suggested to better tailor your classes for a wide range of abilities. Jolie also presents sequences of movements for you to apply in your own practice.
Safety tips for online movement classes if you wish to participate
- You have been given approval from your parent/caregiver prior.
- You will clear a spot in your home big enough to give you space to move around. Be sure there are no coffee tables, plants or chairs in the way.
- Be aware of any pets or small humans that may sneak into your dance space.
- Check the height of ceiling fans and light fittings so the area is clear as you reach above your head.
- You will wear comfortable clothing that allows a full range of movement.
- This will include appropriate footwear:
- Sneakers, socks, ballet slippers, jazz shoes or bare feet.
- You may have to adjust based on the flooring you are dancing on.
- Bare feet may be better than ballet slippers on a slippery floor. Socks may be better on carpet.
- Be careful if you are on a rug on a slippery floor.
If you have an injury or a medical condition please follow the advice of your health professional. It is suggested you view the exercises beforehand and adjust according to your limitations.
Please stay safe, listen carefully to all the instructions.
If you study dance please think about your knowledge of safe dance practice as you execute the instructions.
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Please note: This resource originally appeared on the Arts Unit's Learning Hub, which is now closed. The module is provided here for reference and content, but completion of this module will not be recorded, and no certificates will be issued. However, you may choose to personally log your professional learning upon completion.