It's that time of year again when we prepare for our PE Dance Party! It's been my tradition to have a Dance Party with each of my classes the week before Spring Break. We have so much fun!
Preparation:
Prior to the Dance party, we learn about the benefits of dancing. We also practice our group dances and freestyle dancing so everyone feels ready and confident during the dance party. I ask families for donations of glow sticks so that every student can have a couple of glow sticks at the dance party.
Set Up:
I hang streamers in the doorway for students to walk through as they enter the gym. I set up lots of LED and disco lights. The gym looks amazing! I also purchase foam glow wands for each student to use during the dance party. Here is a video clip of students entering (click here).
Rules:
Here is a short video explaining my rules and lesson plan for the dance party (click here).
Group Dances:
Each year we participate in several well-known group dances. Here is a list of some that may be included. (DJ Raphi on YouTube is a great resource for the group dances).
Cha Cha Slide (video demonstration click here)
Cupid Shuffle
YMCA
Cotton Eyed Joe (4th grade demo click here). my students performed this for an assembly one year)
Macarena
Chicken Dance (click here for a video demonstration and here for 5th grade demo)
Hokey Pokey
Party Freeze Dance
Partner Dance - Buffalo Girls (click here for video demonstration)
Circle Dance - Buffalo Girls (click here for video demonstration)
Freestyle Dance: (Click here for video demonstration)
The last 10-15 minutes of the dance party consists of Freestyle Dance. I play a variety of music for students to dance to. I also project a Slideshow on the wall with ideas of dance moves. Students can follow along with the samples or create their own dance moves.
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