Wake Your Brain Forming New Habits: Big Band Bash

Rainbow Yoga for The Neurodiverse Adolescent - One on One

Annika Russo

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(117)

Wake Your Brain classes use neurologically-based movement to energize and empower students, decrease stress levels, and improve coordination of the nervous system for optimal learning, focus, and integration.

Class Experience

Each week, Ms Annika will lead the campers in a neurologically-based exercise program with two short combinations using big band music. The movements are easy and a preview teaches the skills before the music starts. In this high-energy class, we will:

-get our blood flowing to wake up our bodies and brains with basic cardiovascular exercises. These skills also help with focus and organization.
-use cross-body movements to activate both sides of our brain. These skills help with flexibility...

Students will learn movement techniques that empower them to take control of their learning, their emotions, and their attention.
The movements presented each day of the week will center around these skills:
Week 1: focus training
Week 2: attention to detail and cross-body integration
Week 3: emotional regulation
Week 4: patterns and mathematical thinking
Week 5: lasting change through practice and success

Ms Annika is a physical therapist who specializes in adapting movement patterns to individual students' needs. Through her work, she has developed an arsenal of movements that train the brain to improve communication and effective functioning through practice and fun-filled, high-energy dances.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

You just need a little bit of space and an open mind to try new things. Some students like to have a water bottle handy. Parent supervision is necessary to ensure safety during at-home exercise classes. Please be sure the space is free from clutter, including baby brothers and puppies.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

These techniques work for grown-ups, too!!

Music used for educational purposes only: "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing"
Week 1: "Sing, Sing, Sing"
Week 2: "Route 66"
Week 3: "Boogie, Woogie Bugle Boy"
Week 4: "Straighten Up and Fly Right"
Week 5: "Chattanooga Choo Choo"

Meet the teacher

Annika Russo

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(117)

Hi! My name is Ms Annika, and I am so excited to be learning with you. I love learning new things and meeting new people. I love hearing what makes you curious and wondering together about what the world could be like. Since both me and my three...