Winter Dance Movement Cards
Bring the magic of winter into your dance classroom! These Winter Dance Movement Cards are a child-friendly, concept-based teaching tool designed for preschool Creative Dance and early childhood Ballet classes. Perfect for teachers who want to make winter lessons fun, engaging, and developmentally supportive.
These winter-themed flashcards help dancers explore the dance concepts of Weight (Light vs Heavy) and Energy (Smooth vs Sharp) through simple, imaginative prompts. Whether you’re planning a winter warm-up, building an obstacle course, prepping a last-minute lesson, or adding creativity to your ballet curriculum, these cards make conceptual teaching easy.
This resource pairs beautifully with winter dance themes such as snow, ice, mittens, snowflakes, and cozy winter movement stories. Teachers love using these for preschool ballet, creative movement, across-the-floor activities, freeze dance, and winter dance games throughout December and January.
What's Included?
- 46 Winter Creative Dance & Ballet Flashcards
- Focused on Energy & Weight dance concepts
- Kid-friendly winter illustrations
- High-quality PDF (8.5x11)
- Optional double-sided printing
- “How to Print” guide
- “How to Use” page with teaching ideas
- Teacher support + Dance to Learn® membership info page
Perfect For:
- Preschool & early childhood ballet classes
- Creative Dance and Conceptual Dance lessons
- Teaching Weight & Energy
- Winter-themed dance lessons (December + January)
- Snow day lesson plans
- Obstacle course cue stations
- Warm-ups & Freeze Dance
- Dance studios, classrooms, and homeschool settings
Teachers Love:
- Clear, kid-friendly prompts dancers instantly understand
- Makes conceptual teaching simple and engaging
- Supports gross motor development & dynamic awareness
- Mix-and-match structure creates endless combinations
- Perfect for quick, no-prep winter lessons
- A lifesaver for substitutes or low-prep days
How to Use the Cards:
- Pull individual cards during warm-up to explore Light vs Heavy or Smooth vs Sharp movement.
- Build a winter obstacle course and use cards to cue Weight or Energy changes at each station.
- Let dancers pick 3–5 cards to create a winter dance that shifts between qualities.
- Use as teaching visuals for dance concepts, ballet dynamics, and expressive movement.