Objective: Perform a routine to music that includes even and uneven locomotor patterns
Dance Unit | Level 18
TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to perform a routine to music that includes even and uneven locomotor patterns.
IMPORTANCE
Performing a routine to music that includes even and uneven locomotor patterns is important because being able to switch from two different types of beats increases reaction time, adaptability and quickness which are all skills needed in a variety of sports.
VOCABULARY
Locomotion: the ability to move your body from one place to another.
PARTY ROCK ANTHEM
Instruction without music
Demonstration with music
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions
EQUIPMENT
Music player
“Party Rock Anthem” by LMAFO (radio edit)
Optional: 1 dot per student
STORYLINE
Today we are going to dance to the song “Party Rock Anthem”. Your goal is to perform a routine to music that includes even and uneven locomotor patterns.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Before the dance begins, spread out in a semi-circle facing myself (the teacher). Make sure you are at least an arm’s length away from the student standing 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.
Variation: Put out dots for each student to stand if spacing becomes difficult.
Exit Ticket: Students demonstrate a locomotor skill as they go to line up after 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:
- Name the two types of locomotor patterns you worked on today.
- Who could help you practice your routine? Why would you pick this person?
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 perform a routine to music that includes even and uneven locomotor patterns.
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 demonstrate a locomotor skill as they go to line up after 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:
- Name the two types of locomotor patterns you worked on today.
- Who could help you practice your routine? Why would you pick this person?
CHA CHA SLIDE
Demonstrationwith music
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions
EQUIPMENT
Music player
“Cha Cha Slide” (radio edit) by Mr. C the Slide man
Optional: 1 dot per student
STORYLINE
Today we are going to dance to the song “Cha Cha Slide”. Your goal is to perform a routine to music that includes even and uneven locomotor patterns.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into partners.
- Before the dance begins, stand next to your partner and spread out so 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.
- Try to match your dance steps to your partner’s dance steps.
- At the end of each song, I will assign new partners.
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 demonstrate a locomotor skill as they go to line up after 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:
- Name the two types of locomotor patterns you worked on today.
- Who could help you practice your routine? Why would you pick this person?