Miss Rachel's Dance Foundations

07/05/2026

I made a short little introduction video to share a bit about who I am and how I like to teach 💛

Over the years, I’ve always loved helping little ones not just do the movements, but understand them in a simple way so they can feel confident and safe as they learn. Keeping things gentle, fun, and approachable is really important to me.

If your kiddos have been dancing along, or you’re just finding my videos, I’m so glad you’re here 😊

Hi, I’m Miss Rachel 💛I love helping little ones learn to move, da...

07/05/2026

Here is a simple stretch video for little dancers focusing on legs, feet, and ankles 💛

These are some easy stretches kids can do at home while also practicing good habits like sitting up tall and stretching safely.

In this video, I'll show a few simple stretches that young dancers ...

06/03/2026

This dance is such a special one to me 💛🦁

I Just Can’t Wait to Be King was the very first dance I ever choreographed as a teacher for my first class's recital. It brings back so many memories of those early days of teaching and all the sweet little dancers I had the joy of working with.

Getting to revisit it now has been so fun and meaningful. It reminds me how much I’ve always loved helping little ones move, learn, and express themselves through dance.

If your kiddos feel like dancing along, this is a fun one to try at home! 😊

Welcome to Miss Rachel’s Dance Foundations 💛This is a fun and sim...

05/28/2026

One of the most common questions I’ve gotten over the years is: what should kids wear to dance?

If you’re just dancing at home, it really doesn’t have to be anything fancy- just something comfortable that your child can move freely in.

In this video, I share a few easy suggestions, along with what to keep in mind if your child is in an in-person class (studio guidelines).

At this age, dance should feel fun and approachable- and sometimes just knowing that to wear helps take away that little bit of uncertainty. 💛

In this video, I’m sharing some simple suggestions for what kids ca...

05/22/2026

One of my favorite things about working with little ones in dance is how naturally they move 💛

They don’t worry about being perfect—they just jump, spin, wiggle, and have fun.

It’s such a good reminder that movement doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Even a few minutes of dancing around the living room can be so good for them.

Do your kids love to dance at home?

05/21/2026

I’ve been having so much fun revisiting some of my favorite dances and songs for little ones lately 💛

This one is set to Skidamarink, which has always been such a fun and sweet song to use with kids. I love how the music is gentle, catchy, and has just a touch of silly in it.

Moments like these remind me why I loved teaching littles so much—getting to see their personalities come out, their confidence grow, and their joy in something as simple as movement and music.

If your kiddos feel like dancing along, this is a fun and easy one to try at home 💗

Welcome to Miss Rachel’s Dance Foundations 💛This is a simple foll...

05/17/2026

I recently started creating some simple dance videos for little ones again, and it has been so fun to revisit my love for both dance and teaching 💛

This one is extra special to me—it’s a dance I originally created for a recital a few years ago (my daughter's class), so some of you may recognize it 😊 It brought back so many sweet memories of my time teaching and all the joy those classes held.

Teaching littles to dance has always been something I’ve truly loved. Getting to see them learn, grow, and have fun moving to music is such a gift.

If your kiddos feel like dancing along, here’s a fun and simple one to try ✈️💛

Welcome to Miss Rachel’s Dance Foundations 💛This is a simple follow-along dance for preschoolers set to “I’m A Little Airplane”. This dance is designed to b...

05/13/2026

Ballet is such a beautiful and timeless form of dance 💗

It’s often seen as very structured and traditional, but at its heart, ballet is actually a wonderful foundation for all movement. So many other styles of dance are built on the basic techniques that ballet teaches.

For young children especially, ballet can be such a gentle and beneficial place to begin.

It helps develop:
-balance
-coordination
-body awareness
-strength and flexibility
-creativity and expression

And beyond the physical benefits, it also gives children a chance to move to music, use their imagination, and grow in confidence as they learn something new.

It doesn’t have to be perfect or super serious—ballet at this age can be playful, simple, and full of joy 💛

If you’ve ever considered dance for your child, ballet is such a sweet and meaningful place to start.