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Heritage: Line Dance is a Pattern!

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Line dancing is the repeating of a pattern of steps, done to music. Teach youngsters how to line dance and they won't feel so awkward when they grow up. Let them experiment with creating their own patterns and teaching their classmates. Dance to music with different tempos. Have fun!

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line dancing, dancing, patterns

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pattern, line dance, 4/4 tempo count, physical education
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Modeling
Year
1997
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