Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find fresh and creative ideas for class activities?
Stop spending hours searching for inspiration! Spark Connections provides you with ready-to-use activity ideas, saving you valuable time and energy while still keeping your classes fresh and exciting.

What exactly is included in Spark Connections, and how are the activities presented?
Spark Connections comes with a collection of activity cards. Each card is like a recipe card, a self-contained resource for a specific activity. They clearly outline the purpose of the activity, the benefits for your students, the recommended time allowance, any necessary supplies, and the appropriate age group. This recipe-card format makes planning and implementing the activities incredibly easy.

How can I keep my students engaged and motivated in class?
Spark Connections helps you keep kids engaged and motivated in your dance classes with 30 exciting activities and games. These ready-to-use resources provide fresh inspiration and make it easy for you to create fun, unforgettable dance experiences that kids love.

Can I adapt the Spark Connections activities for different ages and skill levels?
While each card suggests a target age range, the recipe-card format also makes it easy to adapt activities for different ages and skill levels. Because the purpose and core mechanics are clearly stated, you can easily modify the activity to suit your needs.

How can I build teamwork and camaraderie among my students?
Spark Connections helps you make your dance class a place where everyone works together and gets along! It gives you fun activities that help your students talk to each other, help each other out, and learn to respect each other. When everyone's working together and having fun, it makes your dance class a super friendly place where everyone feels like they belong.

How can Spark Connections help me manage classroom dynamics and minimize conflicts?
Spark Connections helps you make your classroom a happy and peaceful place. This tool kit provides fun activities that help everyone get along and respect each other. When kids feel included and understood, there are fewer challenges and more WINS!

How can Spark Connections help me retain students and reduce turnover?
Spark Connections provides a fantastic way to end each lesson on a high note. As one teacher shared, "I like to give my students an activity from Spark Connections at the end of the lesson, so they are going home happy and excited to return next week." These activities leave a lasting and positive impression with kids; this builds anticipation and readiness for the next class.

How does Spark Connections make dance class a fun place for everyone?
Lots of kids feel like they don't quite fit in. Spark Connections helps your dance studio fix that! Our activities are made so everyone can join in and have fun together. No one gets left out! When you connect with your students during these activities, it helps everyone feel like they belong and makes your studio a super friendly place to be.  

How can I measure the impact of the team-building activities in Spark Connections?
You'll know Spark Connections is working when you see your students smiling, helping each other, and having fun together! Listen to what they say about class and your studio! Watch how they ENGAGE– that's how you'll see the difference!!! 

Is Spark Connections a resource I can use year after year?
Yes! Spark Connections is a sustainable resource you can use again and again. The recipe-card style ensures that the information is readily accessible and easy to refer back to, year after year. And to keep things fresh for all ages, we drop expansion packs regularly, so you'll always have new and exciting activities to explore!