Blogging From A to Z: D is for Dancing

Hey, it's Saturday! Remember when that wasn't just another day of the week? It's kind of surreal, right now. But, I'm participating in the annual Blogging from A to Z Challenge, so I kind of have to know what day it is...the blogs don't post on Sundays (so don't be surprised tomorrow!)

In case you missed it, my theme this year is 26 Super Fun Learning Activities You Can Do From Home. That's right, I'm conjuring up 26 "educational" ideas to keep you busy while you're safe at home.

On Wednesday, I wrote about Art for the letter A, and Tuesday, B was for Baking. Yesterday, my sister and I had fun with chemistry. So what's "D?" I thought you'd never ask!

D is for Dance

We've been listening to a lot—a LOT—of music in this house. Different styles, too, since we're all different. Dad likes country. Mom likes old school rock. Amelia likes...well, she likes whatever she can sing (off-key) too. 

There's been a lot of off-key singing in the house too. 

But tonight we're having a family dance party...which sounds fun, if, you know how to dance. I don't. At all. I've never really been interested in dancing either...but it turns out, dancing is one of those fun learning activities I have talked about. 

First off, it's great exercise. Even if you don't know what you're doing. It's also a way to express how you're feeling—Amelia jumps around like a jelly bean when she's happy. I bet there will be plenty of jumping tonight. Mom says dancing encourages creativity (that's her way to get me to do almost anything)—and yup, unless I figure out some basic dance steps, I'll be very creative tonight. 

I do want to learn some steps though, so I started looking up people who might be offering dance lessons on the internet, and I stumbled on this: Intellidance. Okay, before you scrunch up your nose, it is mostly for younger kids. BUT, if you have access to Facebook (or your parents will hook you up), you can "like" this page where Jessica Baudin-Griffin (the creator of Intelligence) and her kids are teaching quick dances—like the jelly bean dance!

And the bonus? Jessica is also a singer—so maybe my sister can do something about that off-key problem she has. <heh> 

There are probably hundreds of mini dance classes online if you don't have access to Facebook. The Intelligence program is also on YouTube. Go ahead, challenge your family to a dance off!

Gotta jet! If I'm going to be anything but awkward tonight, it's time to start practicing. Happy Saturday and see you Monday as we continue the Blogging From A to Z Challenge with the letter "E." 

~ Chase Superman Duffy