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5,6,7,8 Line Dance Lesson Plan5,6,7,8 Line Dance Lesson Plan
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5,6,7,8 Line Dance

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Students practice simple dance steps and move to the beat of the music. They work on moving to an 8 count beat while listening to music. This activity encourages students to learn simple dance steps.

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music beats

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beats, Dance, steps, visual and performing arts
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2001
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