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The Barn Dance

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Students dance a simple "mixer" that can be done to a variety of types of music, from country to rock.

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dancing

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dancing, physical education
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
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