TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to perform a routine that includes changes in speed and direction.
IMPORTANCE
Performing a routine that includes changes in speed and direction is important because it increases your reaction time, adaptability and quickness which are all skills needed in a variety of sports.
VOCABULARY
Routine: a performance, or part of a performance, as a song or dance, given regularly by an entertainer.
PARTY ROCK ANTHEM
Demonstration with music
Instruction without 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 that includes changes in speed and direction.
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 three dance moves from the routine they learned today.
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:
- How can dance help you in other sports?
- What will you do to get better at dancing when it involves changing speed and direction?
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 routine that includes changes in speed and direction.
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 three dance moves from the routine they learned today.
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:
- How can dance help you in other sports?
- What will you do to get better at dancing when it involves changing speed and direction?
CHA CHA SLIDE
Demonstration with 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 that includes changes in speed and direction.
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 three dance moves from the routine they learned today.
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:
- How can dance help you in other sports?
- What will you do to get better at dancing when it involves changing speed and direction?