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\nSpace Jam Dilemma/Dance\n

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\nDo the \"Space Jam\" Dance! A dance that is made up of basketball skills movements, such as: dribbling, defending with hands up, pivoting, shooting, and slam dunks. The dance step descriptions are very well written out with cues for...\n
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\nSpace Jam Dance\n

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\nDo the \"Space Jam\" dance! A dance that is made up of basketball skills movements, such as: dribbling, defending with hands up, pivoting, shooting, and slam dunks. The dance step descriptions are very well written out with cues for...\n
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\n5,6,7,8 Line Dance\n

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\n5,6,7,8 Line Dance is a very simple, but very fast-paced line dance. It is comprised of the grapvine steps, moving forward and backwards, moving diagonally, jumping, and clapping. There is a repeating section of the dance which calls for...\n
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\nThe Jiggy Dance\n

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\nGrapevines, jumps, pivots, stomps and more are moves you will learn in a dance activity. There are quite a few counts to learn and it will take some practice to remember it all. So get out those dancing shoes and find Will Smith's...\n
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\n\"Swiss\n\n
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\nSwiss Ball Square Dance\n

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\nCombine square dancing and a Swiss ball. There are quite a few square dance moves and how to do them while sitting on, or carrying a Swiss ball. Teach these square dance moves to the class. Then have them work together in small groups to...\n
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\n\"Parachute\n\n
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\nParachute Dance\n

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\nWho doesn't like playing with a parachute? Get out the CD player, find \"Behind the Clouds\" by Brad Paisley, and get those youngsters  moving. The movements in this dance are very basic: slide steps, walking, shaking, swaying, and...\n
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\n\"Dance\n\n
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\nDance Cards\n

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\nLet little dancers choreograph a dance using steps they have learned in the unit. Write the names of the dance steps that have been taught on sets of index cards. Make sure that each set of cards you create has a mix of the dance steps....\n
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\nUsing Rhythm to Teach Patterns and Directions\n

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\nIntroduce young learners to line dancing. Here are some simple movement patterns to teach them. First teach, repeat, and repeat again without music. Then when they have a pretty good grasp of the movement patterns, add music and practice...\n
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\nThe Ritual Fire Dance\n

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\nThis worksheet about \"The Ritual Fire Dance\" by Manuel de Falla, provides information on the musician, his music, and the dance. It includes 9 questions about the reading in addition to 5 questions about the instruments important in the...\n
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\nDisco Dances\n

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\nTwo line dances that are similar yet different. These two dances are performed to disco music, fast and upbeat. Do grapevines, heel-toe moves, and even tuck your arms up and flap them like chicken wings. These two dances are sure to get...\n
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\nAdd-On Line Dancing\n

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\nThis dance activity is exactly what the title says it is: add-on line dancing! Each dancer creates an 8-count piece of a line dance. They can pull from anything they have learned so far. After individuals have choreographed their...\n
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\nPocket Salsa\n

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\nMaster the art of salsa dancing in the comfort of your own home (or classroom) with a high-quality and easy-to-follow series of videos. An instructor and his partner demonstrate all the basic steps, and a whole rhythm section gives...\n
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\nClerihew Dances III, 4 and 5\n

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\nThird graders relate dance movements to chants. They tap out the rhythm of poetry on different body parts.\n
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\nMarch Madness\n

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\nGet those boys dancing! Here's a dance activity that is choreographed around the use of a basketball. Teach them this line dance and see how they do. Watch the provided video yourself, or better yet, use the video to teach this dance....\n
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\nA-rhythm-etic. The Math Behind the Beats\n

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\nYour learners will dance in their seats as this talented drummer connects math to music in a short video clip. Clayton Cameron shows how math puts the \"cool\" in various genres of music, including jazz, hip-hop, pop,...\n
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\nAnalyzing Two Dances and Making a Dance Map: The Nutcracker\n

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\nStudents discuss dance elements and create a dance map. They choose a dance theme and incorporate movement into their dance maps and choreography. They also experiment with different types of music.\n
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\nMexican Culture “La Raspa”\n

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\nHere are three lessons that work together to engage learners in a cultural and musical exploration. In lesson one the listen to the Mexican folk song, \"La Raspa\" and discuss cultural context. In lesson two they dance along to both \"La...\n
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\nElementary Music Plan\n

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\nHey Macarena! Third graders keep time while they sing a Latin Folk Song. To practice keeping a steady rhythm and singing in pitch, the class sings the Folk Song together and in a round while keeping a beat. They then learn to do the...\n
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\nSOS Rescue\n

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\nHere's a 32-count, get-up-and-move line dance done to \"A Girl Like Me\" by Rihanna. Move left, move right, step kick, clap, pivot and turn. These are some of the moves in this line dance. Make adjustment according to what you learners can...\n
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\nSquare Dance\n

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\nGreat lesson on teaching some of the basics of square dancing. Ten basic moves are listed and described. The descriptions of these square dance moves are clearly explained. There are several pictures to show what a few of these moves...\n
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\nCreative Dancing\n

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\nStudents dance a Cossack dance.  In this dance lesson, students learn to keep the beat and follow a movement sequence to dance a Cossack Dance. \n
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\nNuts and Bolts of Jazz\n

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\nA collection of videos directs viewers through a series of seven videos detailing all things jazz. Video topics include how to play, its forms, rhythm, syncopation, swing, improvisation, and explores the rhythm, horn, and wind sections....\n
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\nBleacher Dance - Adding to School Spirit\n

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\nLooking for some moves to do in the bleachers while at a school sports event? This lesson teaches two sets of 32-counts. The moves can basically be done while standing up in the bleachers!. The amount of movement will be determined by...\n
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\nNative American Music and Dance Activity\n

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\nStudents demonstrate keeping steady beat through practice exercises and stepping to the beat using instruments such as conga drums, tambourines and rhythm sticks.\n
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