Train Your Brain Like a Dancer: Learn Life Skills Through Movement! Ages 6-10
This fun, interactive class helps kids develop essential mental and soft skills through movement-based activities. Designed like a dance class, it boosts focus, confidence, creativity, emotional intelligence, and more, in an active way.
April Lorenzi
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
I will give them a challenge to work on throughout the week.Progress Report
includedClass Experience
Contact me for new student and friend referral discounts! 🌟 Build Confidence & Focus Through Dance-Inspired Learning ! 🕺💡 Success isn’t just about talent—it’s about having the right mindset! In this fun, interactive class, kids will develop focus, confidence, creativity, and resilience through movement-based learning inspired by dance! Using engaging activities from my book The Secret Dance Technique, students will build important life skills while having a blast! No dance experience needed—just bring energy and excitement! 🎉 🔥 Why Are These Skills Important? Whether in school, sports, or dance, success takes more than just talent! Top performers share key mental strengths like: ✔️ Focus & Memory – Learn and remember new things faster ✔️ Confidence & Self-Expression – Speak up, stand tall, and believe in yourself ✔️ Creativity & Problem-Solving – Think outside the box and find solutions ✔️ Emotional Intelligence – Understand feelings and build stronger friendships ✔️ Resilience & Growth Mindset – Bounce back from mistakes and keep going 🩰 What Will We Learn? (New Topics Each Week!) Each week, we’ll explore a different mental skill with fun dance-inspired movement activities! Example topics include: ✅ Memory Boosters – Tricks to remember steps, lessons, and instructions ✅ Focus & Attention – Fun challenges to improve concentration ✅ Creative Thinking – Games to spark imagination and problem-solving ✅ Confidence & Expression – Feel comfortable speaking and moving with pride ✅ Growth Mindset – Learn that mistakes are just part of learning ✅ Emotional Smarts – Recognize and manage feelings like a pro 🎶 Class Structure (Modeled After a Dance Class!) This isn’t just a sit-and-listen class—we move, learn, and have fun! 🟡 Warm-Up Game – Get the mind & body ready! Talk about the skill and interactive warm-up game. 🟡 Mental choreography- Learn a new mental skill step-by-step, just like a dance. 🟡 Performance-Fun and dance-inspired activity that reinforces the lesson, putting the skill in action. 🟡 Reflection Time – Share, set goals, and celebrate progress. 🎭 How Will We Learn? ✔️ Active & Hands-On – No boring lectures—kids will move, play, and engage. ✔️ Creative & Fun – Learning feels like a game, not schoolwork. ✔️ Visual & Interactive – Slides, and movement keep lessons exciting. ✔️ Encouraging & Supportive – Every child grows at their own pace. 🤩 Why Join? ✔️ Keeps Kids Moving – Active learning makes lessons stick. ✔️ Fun & Engaging – Every class is filled with exciting challenges. ✔️ Real-Life Skills – Confidence, focus, and creativity help in school and beyond. ✔️ No Dance Experience Needed – Just bring energy & enthusiasm! 📌 Perfect for kids who love to move, think, and have fun!
Learning Goals
Boost Creative Thinking – Students will practice generating multiple ideas and solutions through movement-based activities.Develop Resilience & Adaptability – Learners will engage in challenges that encourage persistence, problem-solving, and a growth mindset.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
While this class primarily focuses on mental exercises with minimal physical movement, there will be some light, dance-inspired activities. To ensure a safe environment, please provide:
A small, open space free of obstacles for limited movement.
Comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement.
Proper footwear to prevent slipping.
Although the movements are gentle, it's advisable for students to have a water bottle nearby and to perform light stretching beforehand to prevent any discomfort. Parental supervision is recommended to ensure safety during these activities.
Supply List
I will supply any necessary materials.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Lorenzi, A. (2024). The Secret Dance Technique: Unlocking the Mental Skills Every Dancer (and Person) Needs. Lorenzi, April
-Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention (New York: HarperCollins, August 6, 2013).
-Drago, V., and K. M. Heilman. “Creativity.” In Encyclopedia of Human Behavior, 2nd ed., 606-617. 2012.
-Hawthorne, Grace, and Stanford d.school. Make Possibilities Happen: How to Transform Ideas into Reality. Stanford d.school Library. Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 2023.
-Malcolm Gladwell, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (New York: Back Bay Books, 2007).
-Kahneman, Daniel. Thinking, Fast and Slow. Paperback edition. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2013.
-Cherry, Kendra. “Priming in Psychology: Activating Associations with Previous Stimuli.” Updated November 30, 2023. Accessed September 3, 2024. https://www.verywellmind.com/priming-and-the-psychology-of-memory-4173092
-Kotler, Steven. “3 Science-Based Strategies to Increase Your Creativity.” Ideas. January 28, 2021. https://ideas.ted.com/3-science-based-strategies-to-increase-your-creativity/.
-Kotler, “3 Science-Based Strategies to Increase Your Creativity.”
Joined February, 2025
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from State University of New York at Fredonia
I am the author of "The Secret Dance Technique," a book that explores essential mental skills through the lens of dance. It includes extensive research on the topic and interviews with many professionals.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies, specializing in Performance Psychology, with a minor in Dance. My teaching experience spans two years at an elementary school in Spain, alongside teaching dance across various U.S. states and to a global student base online. I have also performed worldwide, including at Walt Disney World, Motiongate Dubai UAE, and on a cruise ship. These diverse experiences as both a dancer and educator have shown me how vital skills like focus, resilience, creativity, and divergent thinking are—not just in the arts, but in every area of life.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-6 learners per class
