TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to perform a line dance with a partner.
IMPORTANCE
Performing a line dance with a partner is important because it helps you improve your timing, pacing and sequencing in a series of repeated steps. Performing with a partner allows you learn more advanced dance moves.
VOCABULARY
Line dance: a dance where dancers perform a repeated sequence of steps in lines or rows.
ELECTRIC SLIDE
Instruction without music
Demonstration with music
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions
EQUIPMENT
Music player
“Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths
Optional: 1 dot per student
STORYLINE
Today we are going to do the Electric Slide. Your goal is to be able to follow the sequence of steps to perform a line dance with a partner.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Before the dance begins, spread out so that you are at least an arm’s length away.
- When I say, “GO!” I will start playing the music.
- You must try your best to follow along to the dance steps.
- If you mess up or perform an incorrect dance move, keep going.
Game 1: Play as indicated above. Students who feel more comfortable can move to the front while students who do not feel as comfortable can move to the back.
Game 2: Switch directions – students line up facing the right or left.
Variation: Put out dots for each student to stand if spacing becomes difficult.
Exit Ticket: Students perform a line dance with a partner on the way out of class.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach:
- Remind students, it will take them many tries to do the dance moves perfectly. Keep practicing!
- ELL Accommodation:
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation:
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Allow students extra time to master the skill.
- Reflection:
- Define line dancing.
- Was it easy or difficult to line dance with your partner and why?
COTTON EYE JOE
Instruction without music
Demonstration with music
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions
EQUIPMENT
Music player
“Cotton Eye Joe” by Starsound
1 small parachute
STORYLINE
Today we are going to dance to the song “Cotton Eye Joe”. Your goal is to be able to clap along to the music and perform a line dance with a partner.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Before the dance begins, spread out in a circle and take one giant step back from the parachute.
- When I say, “GO!” I will start playing the music.
- You must follow me and clap along, while walking counter-clockwise around the parachute.
- When the chorus comes on I will say, “PARACHUTE!” you must grab the black handle that is closest to you and start shaking the parachute.
- When I say, “DROP!” you must drop the parachute within three seconds and continue to walk and clap around it.
- We will begin a new game at the end of the song.
Game 1: Play as indicated above. You can have the students change direction at any time.
Game 2: Select students beforehand to go under the parachute while you are shaking it.
Exit Ticket: Students perform a line dance with a partner on the way out of class.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach:
- Remind students, if they do not drop the parachute within three seconds they may forfeit their chance to go underneath it.
- ELL Accommodation:
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation:
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Allow students extra time to master the skill.
- Reflection:
- Define line dancing.
- Was it easy or difficult to line dance with your partner and why?
ALLEY CAT
Demonstration with music
Instruction without music
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions
EQUIPMENT
Music player
“Alley Cat” by Kids Sing
Optional: 1 dot per student
STORYLINE
Today we are going to dance to the song “Alley Cat”. Your goal is to be able to follow the sequence of steps to perform a line dance with a partner.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Before the dance begins, spread out so you are at least an arm’s length away from the student next to you.
- When I say, “GO!” I will start playing the music.
- You must try your best to follow along to the dance steps.
- If you mess up or perform an incorrect dance move, keep going.
Game 1: Play as indicated above. Students who feel more comfortable can move to the front, while students who do not feel as comfortable can move to the back.
Game 2: Switch directions – students line up facing the right or left.
Variation: Put out dots for each student to stand if spacing becomes difficult.
Exit Ticket: Students perform a line dance with a partner on the way out of class.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach:
- Remind students, it will take them many tries to do the dance moves perfectly. Keep practicing!
- ELL Accommodation:
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation:
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Allow students extra time to master the skill.
- Reflection:
- Define line dancing.
- Was it easy or difficult to line dance with your partner and why?