Dancing for Children

Dancing for Children Teaching Children How to Dance ChaptersTop 10 Reasons for Children to Attend Dance ClassesWhat Type of Dancing Should Your Child Do?How to Find Dance Classes for ChildrenSo What Are Dance Lessons for Kids Like?“If you hit a wall, climb over it, crawl under it, or dance on top of it.” - UnknownAccording to a study by OpinionWay and Ubisoft, 75% of Europeans think that dancing is a good way to “break the ice” and “make friends”. Be it a dance class, out and about, or an end of year show, dancing is a great way to socialise.So whether it’s contemporary dance or ballet, in a dance studio, dance school, or private lessons, here’s what you need to know about helping your children learn how to dance. SeamDance Teacher 4.96 (24) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamieDance Teacher 5.00 (6) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErickaDance Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamuelDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlavioD ance Teacher 5.00 (7) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimDance Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HannaDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ClareDance Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsTop 10 Reasons for Children to Attend Dance ClassesDance classes are among the most popular activities for children. Moving around, burning off that excess energy, and copying their favourite artist’s dance moves, etc., there are so many reasons that kids want to learn how to dance.Whether it’s Zumba, tap dance, modern dance, ballroom dance, hip hop dance, classical ballet, contemporary dance, tango, Latin dance or modern jazz dance, there are dance styles for everyone. In addition to learning how to dance, children can make friends in dance classes. (Source: CabrioleDansa)In addition to being enjoyable, dancing is great for their development. It’s healthy, for one. Choreography and dancing require endurance and it’s great for the heart. Regular exercise is good for your whole body.Just like with any other sport, dancing also can reduce stress in children and adults alike. Similarly, dancing can channel energy into something productive.It can also help children to find their balance, improve coordination, and develop motor skills. This is particularly true in introductory classes where they’ll learn all the basics of dancing and movement.Dance lessons are also great for their creativity. Dancing is a way to express yourself through movement. Students are regularly invited to create choreography and move around how they’d like.There are fun and practical activities for them to build their self-confidence in front of other children. Dancing ca n help shy children to come out of their shells and they’ll soon discover that they can remember and execute several routines without any problems.If you’re hesitant about signing your child up to a dance school, remember that studies have shown that students who dance tend to have better results at school. Dancing can help students to learn how to adapt as well as improve their memory, which can help them to perform better in school. Furthermore, they can do all this while having fun.If none of these reasons has convinced you, remember that dancing is also a lot of fun!Find out more about the benefits of children's dance lessons.What Type of Dancing Should Your Child Do?So which type of dance school should you enrol your child in? Zumba, ballet, hip hop, breakdancing, etc., what kind of style would your child like to do? Children can do almost all the same types of dancing as adults. (Source: Skitterphoto)Ask your child what style they’d like to do first. If they don’t have a preference, you might want to see if there are classes for them to try out different styles. These types of classes show off the basics of dancing and allow them to experience different disciplines. Your child will have the opportunity to see which one they prefer.For the youngest dancers (4 to 6 years old), you’ll want to opt for introduction to dance classes. These classes are for young children to learn more about the movement involved in dancing. They’ll learn about stretching, gestures, movement, expression, and the general idea behind dancing before focusing on a particular style.Introductory classes are great for working on their balance and motor skills so don’t hesitate to sign them up to other dance classes once they get older.Teenagers may prefer a style of dance like modern jazz or hip hop as these types of classes will include dynamic movement and routines that resemble those of their favourite artists. These styles of dance are becoming increasingly popular so it’s never been easier to find classes for them.The most common classes still tend to be ballet, though. The very youngest often start with ballet classes. These classes are also very demanding and require a huge amount of flexibility. The students will work on their posture.Why not choose something more original for them?Irish dancing, tap, capoeira, African dance, etc. The goal is to find something they love.Find out more about choosing the right dance lessons for your kids.How to Find Dance Classes for ChildrenSo how can you find dance classes for your kids? There are plenty of places where you can find dance classes for children. (Source: sobima)The first thing you need to is to have a look for local organisations and schools that offer extra-curricular activities and dance classes. Thus, you’ll hopefully find something that isn’t miles away.  Furthermore, your local government should have plenty of information on these kinds of things.  If you don’t want to travel around, they’re the people to get in touch with.Generally speaking, the internet is a great source of information. Look for keywords like “dance classes” and the name of your town or city to find classes. You can also get lessons in a dance school or leisure centre, for example. Dance schools can be expensive (especially if you opt for a conservatoire). / You could always get dance lessons from associations.  Some associations offer dance lessons in smaller towns. Lessons are taught by either volunteers or paid teachers and kids can learn plenty of different types of dance. These are usually quite good for learning unique styles of dancing from all over the world.Private tutors are also a good option for teaching your children how to dance. You can find a tutor who has the perfect experience and qualifications for teaching your child how to dance. You’ll find plenty of tutors on Superprof, for example.  Some tutors will have websites where you can find more about them, what they do, and how much they charge.Finally, word of mouth and classified ads are good ways of finding tutors, too. Don’t forget to look at noticeboards in local business as you may find a hidden gem.  Don’t forget to tell friends and family that your child wants to learn how to dance. A friend of a friend of a friend might know somebody or have a recommendation for you.Learn more about finding dance classes.So What Are Dance Lessons for Kids Like?It can be reassuring for both the parents and children to know exactly what happens in children’s dance classes. There'll be a lot of similarities between adults' dance classes and children's dance classes. (Source: sobima)More often than not, parents won’t attend the dance classes as the rooms are too small.You should know that dance lessons usually include warming up. Warming up helps the muscles get ready for exercise and avoid injury and there are many different exercises to help children get into the mood for dancing.Once they’ve warmed up, they’ll get into the lesson. Be it breakdancing, Zumba, dancehall, African dance, etc., the lion’s share of the lesson will be dedicated to learning new skills, moves, and routines.The dance tutor will help them to learn new techniques that they can follow along with. Thus, through rehearsals, these young dancers will learn a routine.  The routines or choreography will be learnt either for fun or an end-of-year show.Some parts of the classes will be dedicated to improvising and creativity. Whether it’s in a group or on their own, they can crea te choreography to show the rest of the class. This is great for their self-confidence and creativity.To finish, young dancers will cool down so that they won’t be sore the following day.  Of course, what happens in a dance class will depend fully on how long the class is and the type of class.The very first class will be very different from subsequent classes and the teacher will need some time with the students to get to know them better. They need to break the ice and let the students make some new friends.Learn more about dance lessons for kids.If there aren't any dance studios near you, you can always get your child a dance lesson from a private dance tutor. They can learn to dance from the comfort of their own home and have a dedicated tutor helping them with dance technique and musicality.There are many talented and experienced dance tutors on Superprof offering face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, or group tutorials. Each type of tutorial comes with its pros and cons so it's up to you to choose the one that's best for you, your preferred learning style, and your budget.Most of the tutors on Superprof offer free tutoring for the first hour so use this time to try out a few different tutors and see who's right for you.

Wake up! A new job wont solve the fundamental job problem - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Wake up! A new job won’t solve the fundamental “job problem” - Introvert Whisperer Wake up! A new job won’t solve the fundamental “job problem” What makes a job bad? Pay? Job content? Hours?   Give up yet? Correct answer: People. Yes, it’s the people we encounter at work that is the biggest factor for how we feel about our job.   Kind of crazy isn’t it?   Its almost like we don’t pay attention or deny this fact universally. We do so very little to equip ourselves to effectively manage our relationships with co-workers including management. Granted, as we grow up we learn a lot about interacting with others and some people learn effective approaches earlier and sooner than others.   Some of what we learn isn’t effective at all and in general, there is a gap we don’t even realize exists. The co-worker relationship gap causes us to pursue dysfunctional behaviors such as avoidance, gossiping//inappropriate venting, passive-aggressiveness or conflict.   Eventually, the lack of resolution lowers our motivation which then leads us to the classic corrective action: finding another job. And then the cycle repeats itself.   To paraphrase a quote: If you don’t solve the root cause to a problem you are doomed to repeat it.   And I see a lot of people in this cycle.   Failure to develop effective relationship management skills sets you up for a lifetime of problems punctuated by a slow-progressing career.   Add to that the stress and unhappiness it causes.   It’s a big part of your life and it impacts you at a deep soul level. My intent by this message is to simply wake you up to this problem.   You can’t solve a problem you don’t acknowledge.   If you are a parent, I urge you to acknowledge this need to your children and put all of you on a path of learning.   Even if you don’t have kids, spread the insight and begin the dialogue.   Begin learning new ways of managing your relationships at work. Go to top Bottom-line â€" I want to help you accelerate your career â€" to achieve what you want by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my 4 Building Blocks to Relationships eBookâ€" the backbone to your Networking success and fantastic work relationships.  Grab yours by visiting here right now! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Help with GCSE Maths Questions!

Help with GCSE Maths Questions! The current Maths 9-1 GCSE includes new material and different grading system. This means there is little information about how to answer many of the new GCSE Maths questions. So we asked experienced teacher Adam S to give us his top tips on how to answer the more challenging questions. If you are struggling with these exam style questions this is the perfect resource for you as Adam gives some useful top tips on how to improve your grade. Adam also walks us through a grade 9 targeted question (grade 9 equates to an A*) for the new Maths GCSE 9-1. This resource is relevant for any student sitting Edexcel, OCR or AQA Maths GCSE papers. It can also be useful for students studying the foundation paper, as similar steps should be taken in answering those GCSE Maths questions. Adam’s number one tip is to always: Read the question twice and make a plan This may seem simple but you’d be amazed by the amount of people who don’t do this. So, these are the steps you should be following when faced with a challenging question: RTQ (read the question) at least twice! Figure out what information you have Figure out what you are being asked to do Make a plan that takes you from what you have, to what you are being asked to do. If you do these 4 things, you will find it much easier to solve grade 9 questions. Here is some expansion on each point and advice on how to do it, with a sample grade 9 question and solution. Read the question from start to finish. Take your time doing this. Then read it again even more carefully from start to finish underlining anything in the question that may give you some information. Do this before you even begin calculating! ‘RTQ’(Read The Question)is most commonly heard uttered in mathematics classrooms near exam time for good reason. Students who are very capable and keen to show off their mathematical skills jump straight into a question before reading it carefully, thinking about what information is provided, and what they are required to figure out. You see a triangle and think ‘Ah! I can use the sine rule here… let me work out the size of the missing angle…, but it doesn’t give me two sides and an angle so I can’t do it… ahhhhhhh I give up’. If this how you find yourself tackling the question then you should try instead to follow Adam’s words of advice. If you had carefully read the question, it may have told you that the triangle is an isosceles triangle. This information can then be used to help make the question easier to solve. There may be a diagram that has two sets of parallel lines indicating you can calculate an interior angle using other information provided on the diagram. So give yourself time to read each question through slowly from start to finish twice before attempting it. May be even a third and fourth time might required before that inspiration hits you . When it does though, it's an amazing feeling! 2. Figure out what information you have (A) 3. Figure out what you are being asked to do (B) 4. Make a plan to get from A to B There is always enough information in the question for you to work out a solution for what you are asked to find. Examiners are nice like that. Although it may not always be obvious, it’s your job to put on a Sherlock hat, grab a magnifying glass and figure out what information is useful. It’s a shame you can’t bring an assistant like Watson into the exam hall to help trigger moments of inspiration… This is especially important for grade 9 questions that often involve multiple areas of mathematics that overlap. The question may appear to be about probability, but the information they give you can be modelled algebraically. You may have to manipulate that algebraic information by using fraction operations, while considering what it means in the context of probability. This question was on a GCSE exam a couple of years ago and it will almost certainly be considered as a grade 7, 8, or 9 question on future papers. Students found it so baffling that the question trended on twitter (not common for maths to trend on a social network!) and a student made a petition about it that had some coverage from popular news outlets: I believe this question appears hard because there are missing links. It’s all about reading the question carefully, working out what information there is and finally working out how to get from the information given (point A) to the destination of a solution (point B). Task: Try this question out for before finding the solution below. Information given: 1) 6 sweets are orange 2) 6 less than n are yellow (this can be written as n-6) 3) a first sweet is removed 4) a second sweet is removed 5) the chance of both the removed sweets being orange is 1 time in every 3 Destination: Plan to get there: 1) Represent every bit of information given algebraically in terms of ‘n’. 2) Make an equation with ‘n’ 3) Rearrange the equation. So, hard maths exam questions are like puzzles. They provide a small amount of information, and ask a question that is sometimes seemingly unrelated. It’s your job to create a plan of action to get there. For those of you that tried out the question, here’s the solution for you: Looking for more blogs on the new 9-1 GCSE? In this blog, New Maths 9-1 GCSE, Adam S outlines explains all you need to know about the new maths 9-1 GCSE providing sample papers   for all exam boards as well as insight into the exam itself.   If you have any questions for Adam S or would like him as a tutor for your child, please send him a message through his profile. Alternatively, on the Tutorfair website enter your postcode and Tutorfair will show you GCSE Maths tutors in your area, with the top rated tutors! Checkout out more  Tutorfair blogs  here: 1.Maths GCSE Syllabus: What's new? 2.Edexcel Maths  GCSE Grade Boundaries

Six Tips for Polishing Up the College Application Essay Over Winter Break

Six Tips for Polishing Up the College Application Essay Over Winter Break With many colleges regular decision applications due between January 1 and February 1, holiday break for high school seniors is a good time to put any finishing touches on the college application packageincluding the essay. CEO and Co-Founder Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center reminds parents that whether the colleges to which their teens are applying require an essay or strongly encourage oneor their teens have chosen to write essays to strengthen their overall applicationit is best to take a methodical approach to the writing process. The application essay gives admissions officers a glimpse of your teen as a student and person and tells them a lot about his or her goals, work ethic, character and more, Huntington says. A well-planned, well-thought-out essay can have a tremendously positive impact. She offers these six tips for teens working on creating a strong essay over winter break: Read the directions (more than once). Its critical that teens pay careful attention to any guidelines provided for their application essays, including a suggested word count and a precise essay prompt. Disregarding these instructions can make applicants seem lazy. At worst, it might immediately discredit their application and hurt their chances of acceptance. Brainstorm and compare possible topics. The essay is an opportunity for teens to share who they really are. Its a good idea to give sufficient time to the brainstorming process to ensure that whatever the prompt, the topic a teen selects does the best possible job addressing it. Outline first. The application essay is not the place to wing it. Teens should create a detailed outline to keep them focused and make sure the essay flows easily from beginning to end. The outline should clearly tie back to the essay prompt and make clear how the essay will fully answer it. Create a schedule. It takes time to craft a great essay. A schedule can keep things on track. Heres an example schedule for a student starting their essay over winter break with an application deadline of February 1 (note: obviously the earlier teens can start their essays the better, and students applying to colleges with regular application deadlines of December 1 will not be able to work on their essays over winter break): Outline essay according to directions December 16 Complete first draft December 18 Set essay aside December 19 Edit December 20-22 Complete second draft December 23 Set essay aside December 24-26 Edit December 27-28 Complete third draft December 29 Set essay aside December 30 Share essay with parent or trusted mentor December 31-January 7 Share draft with a teacher or counselor January 7 Get suggestions back from teacher/counselor January 11 Make final revisions January 12-14 Proof and read through January 19 Essay due to college January 30 Write from the heart. When it comes to the application essay, theres nothing more frustrating to an admissions officer than reading words that dont ring true. Colleges are looking for applicants who are passionate and articulate when sharing something that has changed or impacted them in a significant way. Bottom line: teens should be real and authentic in their essays and forget about trying to impress anyone. Plan on rewriting. Yes, proofreading for grammatical errors and typos is an important step, but it should be the very last step. First, teens must allow themselves time to revisit drafts with fresh eyes and take a hard, honest look at their essays when editing. This means making sure the essay is clear not confusing, not too long or short, and achieves the desired tone and message. It also means making sure the essay is poignant, interesting from the very first sentence, and articulate, and that it sounds like the person writing it. Practice makes better. Teens should write, revise, and repeat as much as needed. Putting the effort into the application essay is certain to be time well spentand it could mean the difference between a college acceptance and rejection. Parents and teens need to remember that admissions officers want to get to know the person behind the name on an application, Huntington says. Teens should give the essay the careful attention it deserves. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader.Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. 2018 Huntington Mark, LLC. Huntington Learning Center, the three-leaf logo, and 1 800 CAN LEARN are registered trademarks of Huntington Mark, LLC. Each franchised Huntington Learning Center is operated under a franchise agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.

Four reasons to get an Irvine back-to-school tutor - TutorNerds

Four reasons to get an Irvine back-to-school tutor - TutorNerds Four Reasons to get a Private Irvine Back-to-School Tutor Kids are going back to school this week and discovering all of the interesting things they will get to learn about throughout the academic year. Many subjects will pique a student’s interest while others may simply be a review. Every student will have at least one subject thats a little more challenging than the rest, and it can be tough to get organized after having two months in the fresh air and sunshine. A great way to help students get ready for the semester ahead is to hire an Irvine tutor to help treat the back-to-school blues. 1. Organization Everyone, regardless of age, needs help organizing from time to time. But, younger students need more help staying on track because theyre still figuring out what type of organizational system works for them as an individual. Tutors are great at helping students figure out what tools they need to remember all of their assignments, avoid getting overwhelmed, and staying on top of their GPA. Having just a few sessions at the beginning of the school year can save students from an entire semester of late night study sessions and last-minute assignments (READ: Help Your Teen Adjust to Fall Semester). 2. A study group Many high school students now hire a tutor to lead their study group for advanced placement classes or test prep. Small group tutors can get to know each member of the study group and work with them on their strengths and weaknesses while, at the same time, helping the group move in the right direction. It can be difficult for any student to figure out what they need to focus on in an AP course or when studying for college entrance exams thus working with a tutor is a great way to be encouraged and supported by peers while also getting the expert advice of an educator. 3. Work on a challenging subject Most students have one or two topics that give them some trouble from time to time. For the majority of students, the difficult subject is either math or English, but they might need help with any particular subject. When students tackle these difficult topics early on, they have a better chance of staying at grade level and feeling confident about their ability. When it comes to challenging subject matter, its better to work with a tutor early on rather than wait for the student to fall far behind and be stressed out for the rest of the school year. Working with a tutor even one hour a week can easily make the difference between success and stress. 4. College prep Students in 10th through 12th grade have the extra challenge of getting ready to apply to college. These days it seems like college prep is so time-consuming that’s it essentially becomes its subject but students have to learn about it outside of the classroom. Its a very good idea for students to work with a college counselor to figure out what stuff they need to go through to successfully apply to college and a tutor can help keep them on track. Students may need help brainstorming to come up with ideas for a personal statement, they may need general organizational help, they might need help studying for SAT or ACT exams, or they might need assistance juggling college prep with other academic subjects. Tutors are a great help when it comes to working on these applications but still doing well in the classroom environment. Book your private Irvine back-to-school tutor today! Our experienced tutors are here to help you have a successful school year. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

On Singledom

On Singledom credit: http://www.flowers-magzine.com/Reviving_Wilted_Roses I can rejoice in the fact that it’s just me again. I no longer have the burden of another person. I can do what I want, when I want. I can enjoy the uncertainty of being a twenty-year-old junior in college. I can enjoy the uncertainty of what will happen every time I go out. I actually feel like going out again. The strange sadness that prevented me from doing anything is gone. The strange sadness of knowing that I was in the wrong relationship is gone completely. I can listen to all kinds of happy single-girl music, and then recognize that it isn’t my style. I can actually figure out what my style is. I can actually figure myself out. I remember that I’m still not fully acquainted with who I am. I have yet to fully develop my own identity. I can start by gathering qualities in myself that I admire. I admire my sensitivity, as it denotes empathy and caring. That doesn’t mean that I am weak or fragile, it means that I hold consideration for others in the highest regard. It means that I am in tune with my emotions and that I have a warm, open, heart. I know that I am stronger than I seem. I can remember bad things, much worse than this breakup that I got myself through. I recognize that I am my own best advocate. I can keep my own company and be in a relationship with myself. I know that the relationship that I have with myself is the most important relationship in my life. I know that at the end of the day, I have to be my own lover. I know that unless I have a stable, loving, respect-filled relationship with myself, that I will never be able to have one with another guy. I am thankful for the non-romantic relationships in my life. I am thankful for my family, and for my friends, who are the family I’ve chosen. I know that regardless of my romantic status, my life is filled with love. I will never give up on love. I will, of course, let my heart heal, and wait for the right person to let in next. I will be patient, but hopeful. I will be alright. I’m single again, and I’m going to be okay.

Five Foods that are Surprisingly Not Vegetarian

Five Foods that are Surprisingly Not Vegetarian Photo by Calgary Reviews via Flickr.com McDonalds French Fries McDonalds actually cooks their fries with “essence of beef” to add to the flavor, and fries them in oil shared with meat products. The same is done with their hash browns. They were actually sued a few years ago by Hindu groups over their misleading advertising of their ingredients. Their website does not list the meat as an ingredient, they instead just say “seasoning.” http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-201_162-511109.html Certain Types of Beer Depending on the brand, beer can contain anything from pork-derived products, animal skins, bones, or bladders, or even insects. Many types also contain gelatin, and we know what that means. Most companies do not divulge this information, and are not required to by law. If you are concerned about accidentally consuming animal products, your best bet is to find one that explicitly states a lack of any animal-derived ingredients. http://beeradvocate.com/articles/279 Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup Broccoli Cheddar soup is a personal favorite, and is often a treat for vegetarians. And Panera happens to have a fantastic version, one of the best I’ve had. Unfortunately, even though this is seen as a vegetarian option, it is actually made with chicken stock. This means it has chicken meat, fat, and broth in it, serving as a base for the soup. http://www.paneranutrition.com/ Split Pea Soup Split Pea soup kind of screams vegetarian. It’s a green, thick soup with pureed and chunky pieces of peas, and seemingly nothing else. However, this soup is cooked with a ham bone for flavoring, and often even has chunks of ham in it. This is another one of my favorites, and I was surprised to find that it actually contained meat. http://www.livestrong.com/article/508538-nutritional-facts-for-homemade-split-pea-soup/ Personally, this list does not impact me because I am a meat-loving carnivore. However, I can see how reading this would be upsetting for a lot of vegetarians. If you’re ever concerned, just read labels, check websites, or ask the waiter. It can be difficult sometimes because people and companies are not always honest, so if you’re not sure, your best bet might just be to skip it and go with what you know for sure is safe. Regardless of the effect this has on you, it’s certainly food for thought!