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Barnyard Do-Si-Do

9/8/2016

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9/5-10/2/16
Footwork & Kicks with Horses, & Chicks

There will be lots of quacking & oinking in the gym and pool today.  We'll be focusing on perfecting our footwork to get ready for some square dancing.
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PicturePracticing straight leg kicks
Swim

Swimmers will be focusing on kicking.  Classes will look very different for a 2 yr old and an 8 yr old, but everyone will learn age/level appropriate skills.  

Some of the skills we will work on in order of difficulty are:
  • Introduction to alternating leg kicks
  • Working toward straight leg flutter kick
  • Freestyle/backstroke kicks with flippers
  • Continuous kicking during backfloat (roll-overs)
  • Consistent kick in freestyle breath
  • Breaststroke frog kicks
  • Butterfly mermaid kicks
  • Experimenting with different leg movements
    while treading water


PictureMatching feet
Climb
Climbers will be focusing on footwork.  Everyone will learn age/level appropriate skills.  The majority of the class will be spent bouldering.  

Some of the skills we will work on in order of difficulty are:

  • Recognize & plan footholds for your climb
  • Identify and use small crimp holds & edges 
  • Matching feet
  • Utilizing the big toe
  • Cross through 
  • Switching feet
  • Quiet feet

PictureBarnyard bowling yoga style
Yoga
Yogis will be square dancing on the farm.  We will play yoga infused barnyard bowling, read books about the farm, and use yoga poses to act out each animal. Each class will look different and incorporate age appropriate games and poses.  Thank you to Kids Yoga Stories for some barnyard inspiration!

Some of the poses we will play with are:
  • Horse Pose
  • Cat/Cow Poses
  • Down Dog Pose
  • Child's Pose (mouse)
  • Chair Pose (farmer)
  • Squats (duck)
  • Handstand Prep (donkey)

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