Creative Movements Assemblies/ Workshops
Creative Movement School-Wide Assemblies (45 Minutes)
Our 45-minute Creative Movement Assemblies are designed for a fun, inclusive, school-wide experience that gets every student moving, energized, and inspired. These high-energy assemblies combine music, movement, and positive messaging to promote healthy habits and joyful expression. Each assembly includes:
Dynamic Warm-Up – Students prepare their bodies with simple, easy-to-follow movements that build excitement and confidence.
Healthy Bodies Mini-Talk – A short, engaging discussion about keeping our bodies healthy through movement, hydration, positive choices, and self-care.
Elements of Zumba® & Cultural Dances – Students explore upbeat rhythms and global dance styles inspired by Zumba® fitness elements and cultural traditions from around the world.
Interactive Follow-Along Dances – Simple choreography designed so every student and staff member can participate, regardless of experience.
Creative Movement Workshops (45 Minutes – Small Group Setting)
Our 45-minute Creative Movement Workshops are designed for smaller groups of students, such as aftercare programs, enrichment blocks, or school clubs. These sessions provide a more hands-on, interactive movement experience where students can explore creativity and collaboration.
Each workshop may include:
Interactive Warm-Up Games
Zumba-Inspired Dance Elements
Cultural and Upbeat Follow-Along Dances
Dancing Scarves for Creative Expression
Rhythm Instruments for Musical Exploration
Giant Parachute Activities for Teamwork and Coordination
Workshops create a supportive environment where students can build confidence, improve coordination, develop rhythm, and express themselves through movement. With engaging props and high-energy music, students stay active while strengthening social skills and fostering creativity.
“The Zumba assembly with Ms. Gina was so much fun! Our students were engaged, energized, and smiling the whole time. It was a great way to get everyone moving and excited about being active.”
– Marie C, Teacher at Van Derveer School
“Acorn Montessori School has had the pleasure of having Gina Spears lead both signature family events and regular Zumba workshops and are overjoyed with her ability to engage students and families in fun, healthy, age-appropriate movement that brings our community closer together and adds to the quality of our enrichment offerings. Gina is a warm, professional, and passionate artist and business person who can be trusted to provide consistent quality programming for schools and other organizations.”
– Michelle Morrison, Acorn Montessori Interim Head of School
“From start to finish, planning Carnival for a Cause with Gina was seamless-the laughter, connection and joy shared by our families made it incredibly special. We look forward to working with Gina again and bringing more of her brilliant ideas to life.”
– Michelle D, President of Postpartum Wellness of Hunterdon County