How to Teach Line Dances in Physical Education |Dance Steps Cheat Sheet for PE|
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My students thought these dances were very fun. This resource made teaching them super easy for someone who doesn't dance. We really loved this unit a lot!
This is great. I highly recommend this resource especially if you don't have experience teaching dance.
Description
This teacher resource is a dance steps cheat sheet for 8 of my favorite dances for PE Class.
Dances included in this guide:
- The Wobble
- Cha Cha Slide
- Cupid Shuffle
- Sid Shuffle
- Chicken Dance
- Hokey Pokey
- The Whip Nae Nae
- The Jump Song
- Additional Links and Ideas
For each dance I've included a few teaching tips, how I teach each part and a link to a youtube video tutorial of the dance in action (these are public links, but it will save you some time)
Please Note: I do not own the music files for any of these songs and you will have to purchase or find the actual music files somewhere else (Youtube, Amazon, iTunes)
The reason I teach these popular line dances (or group dances) is most kids will hear them again at a wedding, party or reception and I want them to feel comfortable joining in with the crowd on the dance floor.
In my opinion, line dances are more relevant than some other options you might be considering like square dancing or folk dancing since there’s a higher probability that kids will see the song again sometime.
Also, once your students’ know the steps – these dances are great for a PE warmup or instant activity before you get into a lesson.
Remember, there’s no wrong way to dance, just have fun and stay on the beat. I’ve found that kids are more likely to buy into a dance, get silly and have a good time if they see me doing the same thing – so set an example, loosen up, don’t be scared to bust a move and as always…
Have Fun and Teach On!
Ben
Blogger, resource creator and community builder at ThePEspecialist.com
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Dances included in this guide:
- The Wobble
- Cha Cha Slide
- Cupid Shuffle
- Sid Shuffle
- Chicken Dance
- Hokey Pokey
- The Whip Nae Nae
- The Jump Song
- Additional Links and Ideas
For each dance I've included a few teaching tips, how I teach each part and a link to a youtube video tutorial of the dance in action (these are public links, but it will save you some time)
Please Note: I do not own the music files for any of these songs and you will have to purchase or find the actual music files somewhere else (Youtube, Amazon, iTunes)
The reason I teach these popular line dances (or group dances) is most kids will hear them again at a wedding, party or reception and I want them to feel comfortable joining in with the crowd on the dance floor.
In my opinion, line dances are more relevant than some other options you might be considering like square dancing or folk dancing since there’s a higher probability that kids will see the song again sometime.
Also, once your students’ know the steps – these dances are great for a PE warmup or instant activity before you get into a lesson.
Remember, there’s no wrong way to dance, just have fun and stay on the beat. I’ve found that kids are more likely to buy into a dance, get silly and have a good time if they see me doing the same thing – so set an example, loosen up, don’t be scared to bust a move and as always…
Have Fun and Teach On!
Ben
Blogger, resource creator and community builder at ThePEspecialist.com
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Don’t miss out on discounts, sales and freebies! If you click on the star by my store logo you will become a follower and receive updates when I post new products, hold sales or post free products.
Leaving feedback saves you money!
If you go your “My Purchases” page you can provide feedback for each product that you download. Every time that you give feedback you will get credits that you can use to lower the cost of your future purchases. Thanks for your help.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
More Resources from The PE Specialist:
Classroom Management Tools
FREE - Daily Self Assessment Posters Tool
FREE - Forgot Shoes, Injury, Time Out in PE Parent Communication Form
FREE - The Good Sportsmanship Code Poster
GAMES & ACTIVITIES or LESSON PLANS:
Free - Noodle Dance Tag
Free - Cooperative Games Lesson Plan - Cross the River
Free - Fire and Ice Tag Game Activity Guide (with Throwing Skills)
Free - Exercise Bingo - Icebreaker or "Get to Know You" Activity
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STATION SIGNS:
Free - 15 Activity Station Signs Variety Pack
10 Basketball Activity Station Signs
8 Awesome Soccer Station Activity Signs
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Gymnastics Station Signs FITNESSGRAM TOOLS:
Fitnessgram Certificates Bundle
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VIDEOS
How to Play Noodle Dance Tag
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