Dance

The dance unit consists of learning and performing three line dances: the Electric Slide, Men in Black, and the Sid Shuffle. These dances will be taught as part of our class activities. There will be a dance test at the end of the unit.

Purpose

To introduce students to rhythmic motion.

Objectives

Students will learn and demonstrate the basic skills needed to perform three dances
Students will be able to identify different types of steps used in dances
Students will demonstrate an understanding of spatial awareness

Keywords

tempo, pace, beat

Success Criteria

Participating

Following the instructor
Trying to be involved

Not Participating

Not following the instructor
Standing around
No idea what comes next

Idaho Content Standards

Physical Education

6-8.PE.1.1.1

Demonstrate mature form in the basic skills of more specialized activities (e.g., wall/net, invasion, field/striking, target, dance, aquatics, outdoor activities, fitness, resistance training).

6-8.PE.2.1.3

Apply external feedback to guide and improve performance (e.g., use videos to refine skills, utilize verbal feedback to improve performance).

6-8.PE.5.1.1

Participate in developmentally appropriate moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of 50% of the lesson time (e.g., time assessment, pedometer = 3200 steps in a 40 minute lesson or 80 steps per minute).

Electric Slide

Men in Black

Sid Shuffle

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