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Michael Jackson's "Beat It" Dance

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Learn this 32-count line dance. There are four eight-counts that repeat throughout the song. The steps include walking forward, walking backward, pivots, grapevine, and some jumps. All in all this is a simple and quick dance to learn. Practice the steps and then put Michael Jackson's "Beat It" on and tear up that dance floor! There is a video included; watch it to learn the steps yourself, or use the video to teach the class.

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line dancing, dancing

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rhythm, line dance, Dance, physical education
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Grade
4th - 12th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Modeling
Technology
Video
Year
2011
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