As a teacher, you certainly learn to think on your feet, command the stage and master your routine.

But if you had to pick a dance move or style that sums up your technique, what would it be?

From flamenco to hip-hop, teachers have been sharing how they strut their stuff in the classroom.

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The discussion was sparked by education podcast UͶprofessional Development, which asked on Twitter: “What dance move or style describes you as a teacher? Why?”

What dance move or style describes you as a teacher?
Why?

- UͶprofessional Development ?✨?‍?Podcast (@unprocast) March 10, 2021

Here’s how teachers responded:

1. Flamenco

“Strong, captivating, structured with a spontaneous olé thrown in” is how one Twitter user described her teaching style.

“Can be done solo or with a group. Includes the use of instruments to enhance and transform - ie, castanets, guitar. Emotionally invested and loads of passion,” she added.

The Tes verdict? Top marks for creativity, but it could be a bit noisy.

Flamenco, strong, captivating, structured with a spontaneous ole thrown in. Can be done solo or with a group. Includes the use of instruments to enhance and transform ie castanets, guitar. Emotionally invested and loads of passion. pic.twitter.com/24HjpbVmxe

- Ilonka Poole (@Lonks9) March 12, 2021
 

2. Capoeira

The Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira was the chosen dance/teaching style of Dave Robles.

“It’s acrobatics mixed with dance, fast and versatile, rooted in resistance, effective when outnumbered or at a disadvantage,” he said.

Sounds exhausting.

Capoeira. It’s acrobatics mixed with dance, fast and versatile, rooted in resistance, effective when outnumbered or at a disadvantage. pic.twitter.com/wUar1cOswm

- Dave Robles (@LevelUPteach) March 10, 2021
 

3. The Macarena

For Desmond Hasty, it had to be the Macarena.

“It’s hard to get at first but, with practice, you get used to what’s coming up next when you get the hang of it,” he explained.

Strong school disco vibes. We approve.

The #Macarena because it’s hard to get at first but, with practice, you get used to what’s coming up next when you get the hang of it! pic.twitter.com/J0c21pNNpK

- Desmond A. Hasty (@dhasty01) March 10, 2021
 

4. Hip-hop

Kurt Minnaar is both a teacher and a dancer, and said he takes his inspiration from hip-hop.

“It’s all about the craft, perfecting it and taking it to a new level,” he said. 

“It’s all about originality and bringing something new to the table. And to do this you need discipline, grit and a growth mindset.”

We’re in. Is Jay-Z coming?

Hip hop dancing. It’s all about the craft, perfecting it and taking it to a new level. It’s all about originality and bringing something new to the table. And to do this you need discipline, grit and a growth mindset ??

- Kurt Minnaar (@kurtminnaar) March 11, 2021
 

5. The Time Warp

It’s just a jump to the left and then a step to the right for Nicola Royston.

“Time warp - it follows the rules but is still a bit crazy,” she said.

Perfect for science (fiction) lessons.

Time warp - it follows the rules but is still a bit crazy ?

- nicola royston (@nicola_royston) March 11, 2021
 

6. The robot

No, Peter Crouch has not had a career change. But the England footballer’s signature goal celebration move lives on through school leader Andrew Canlé.

“The robot. Methodical yet fun,” he said. 

“Organised yet engaging. Simple yet significant.”

Can’t argue with that.

The robot. Methodical yet fun. Organized yet engaging. Simple yet significant. pic.twitter.com/mz2Vg5DAgR

- Andrew J. Canlé (@AJCanle) March 11, 2021
 

7. Broadway

Spanish teacher Fabiola Vacatoledo picked the Broadway style “because of the intense preparation, commitment and passion”.

Bit of a trek for us, though. Is the West End OK?

Broadway because of the intense preparation, commitment & passion pic.twitter.com/3zOaBPnISG

- Fabiola Vacatoledo (@FabiolaEduTech) March 11, 2021
 

8. The Floss

And last but not least, with arguably the most Gen Alpha choice, Jacob LeBlanc went for the floss.

“This pandemic experience has been uncomfortably CLEANSING since last March,” he said.

Boom boom.

The Floss, this Pandemic experience has been uncomfortably CLEANSING since last March!!!

- Jacob D. LeBlanc, Ed. D. (@JacobLeB66) March 10, 2021