Dance is celebrated as students experience music and movement from communities around the world. Dance is a way for students to explore cultural arts, dance, music, and theater. I teach dances that are simple to perform and give students a successful experience with movement.
Dancer, Teaching Artist, Choreographer, Dance Hall Days Interactive
Christopher Yaeger has more than twenty-five years of research and training in social and world dance styles. Through school residencies and faculty seminars he brings spirited dance to students everywhere. In his workshops, he combines dance, theater and multicultural perspectives... Read More →
Come and get your mind and body ready for a full day of great presentations by participating in Zumba® Fitness class that is fun and energizing! Participants will be engaged in a cardio fitness class that incorporates international rhythms and movements. All steps will have modifications and various intensities to fit all participants needs.
Easy to teach social dances including line and partner dances. This workshop will bridge the gap between old fashioned and new, Guaranteed to get the students to participate with respect and enthusiasm. The dances are simple but dance ettiquette and improved social skills will also be explored.
Dancer, Teaching Artist, Choreographer, Dance Hall Days Interactive
Christopher Yaeger has more than twenty-five years of research and training in social and world dance styles. Through school residencies and faculty seminars he brings spirited dance to students everywhere. In his workshops, he combines dance, theater and multicultural perspectives... Read More →
In this workshop particpants can experience a dance class taught through videoconferencing methods. The teacher will be on site and will be able to answer any questions about how best to utilize teaching long distance. The class will include interactive activities that demonstrate how this method works in a variety of settings
Dancer, Teaching Artist, Choreographer, Dance Hall Days Interactive
Christopher Yaeger has more than twenty-five years of research and training in social and world dance styles. Through school residencies and faculty seminars he brings spirited dance to students everywhere. In his workshops, he combines dance, theater and multicultural perspectives... Read More →
Don’t know how to teach dance? This session will provide simplify teaching progressions to get students to know one another through learning rhythms and simple mixers.
Department Head, Department of Education, University of Minnesota Duluth
University of Minnesota Duluth Associate Professor in Physical Education (21 years). Currently serving as Department Head of the Department of Education at UMD. Areas of expertise are elementary and secondary physical education pedagogy. Areas of research: edTPA, administration, accreditation... Read More →
A little hesitant on how YOU think you will teach dance? Come learn and experience about music mapping, an innovative way on how to help you gain confidence in helping teach your students “movement to music” in your physical education program.
Pound® is the world’s first cardio jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. It is a full-body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. The workout fuses cardio, Pilates, strength movements, plyometrics, and isometric poses. Using Ripstix, lightly-weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND® transforms drumming into an incredibility effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness all levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.
