Line Dance Mania - Outcome A (4-6)-8

Students learn steps to various line dances such as Electric Slide and Slap Leather, and practice the steps until they are comfortable performing them.

Line Dance Directions

Once students learn the steps, organize them into groups of three to five. Have them create actions for a specific section and fit this section into the line dance. For example, they could create a different opening to Slap Leather.

Allow the students time to practice the dance until they all feel comfortable performing, and then bring in a younger class. Have groups of students teach the younger class their variation of the dance (leadership). When both classes feel proficient, they can perform together as a large group. The variations on a similar theme make for a vivid display.

Use other music with the same rhythm to perform the same line dance. (Choose music the students listen to.)

Try performing the dance (with modifications) while jumping rope.

Videotape performances and have the class watch and comment on them.

These are clues that you have reached the outcomes ...

Students demonstrate an ability to move in time to the music.

Students demonstrate their knowledge of the proper steps.

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