Zoom Class Information
“At first I was worried she may not be able to focus on the screen, but surprisingly she could throughout the lesson. Thank you Ms Rhian for your fun and encouraging leading as always.”
– Kirin’s Mum
“Amazing! Actually I didn’t expect Mio loves the online lessons so much because she sometimes refused it in kindergarten a few months ago. Thanks to Ms Rhian and all your support. She got energy, passion and love from the online lessons, which is amazing!!!! Mio said she wants to attend your lesson everyday and forever! Haha!”
– Mio’s Mum
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– Anna’s Mum
Benefits of Zoom
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ZOOM
Login Details
Once you have signed up for our Zoom dance classes you will receive your class login information via WhatsApp. This will include:
- One click web link
- Meeting ID
- Password
Please note all meetings will have a waiting room & a password to ensure the safety of our students in our online classes.
Before Your First Class
- Make as much space as possible for your dance class, clearing any obstructions out of the way.
- Remove any distractions to help keep you focused in class.
- Wear your uniform, tie your hair up & wear your dance shoes.
- Prepare a drink of water & your mat (if you have one!)
Technological Points
- You will not be able to enter the class before the class starts. Please be on time for your online class where possible.
- Make sure you have downloaded the latest version of Zoom.
- Go into your settings & make sure that the ‘Auto Connect To Audio’ is turned to ‘On’.
- During class keep your video turned on & your audio turned off (teachers will unmute you for any discussions but if all students are unmuted at once it can be very noisy!)
- Don’t use virtual backgrounds as this often cuts part of your body off so we can’t see you fully.
- If possible, connect your Zoom to the TV (wireless or HDMI) so you can make the class nice & large!
TIPS FOR ZOOM
- Wear your dance uniform, shoes & tie your hair up. This will help you get in the right mindset for your class & keep you focused!
- Remove any distractions as much as possible, such as phones, little sisters & cats!
- Treat your zoom class like an in studio class, come to your class on time & make sure you’re prepared!
- Don’t be afraid to ask if you have a question. We love that Zoom is interactive & we want to help you as much as possible.
- We understand that Zoom can be hard, and so we just want you to try your best & have fun!
- Don’t forget your charger!
Sample Lesson Plan
45-Minute Primary Jazz 2 Dance Class Plan (6 -7 years Old)
| Time Allocated | Activity | Pointers |
| 2 Minutes | Hello | Checking in with students, taking register, seeing how everyone is, students saying hi to one another & sharing any news. |
| 3 Minutes | Standing Warm Up | Including cardio, plies, releves & sautes. |
| 5 Minutes | Stretching | Various stretches with a different main focus each class, e.g. leg extensions, back flexibility etc. |
| 1 Minute | Water break | During water break explain to students what you are going to cover for rest of the class |
| 8 Minutes | Recap | This may include exam exercises or covering a new move or stretch learnt (potentially to music) |
| 10 Minutes | New Choreography | This may be an extension of a previously taught routine, a new exam exercise or a pop up combo! |
| 1 Minute | Water Break | Discuss the new trick or technique tip being taught next |
| 6 Minutes | New skill | Teaching a technique tip such as ‘spotting’, new step such as a ‘fan kick’ etc. |
| 4 Minutes | Free dance/game | Can ask students to dance with their favourite toy, something yellow, a family member etc. |
| 3 Minutes | Splits | Right leg, left leg & middle splits |
| 2 Minutes | Goodbye | Goodbye bow & goodbyes to friends! |