Dancercize

Dancing is a great way to exercise. Tap your feet, kick your heels, and spin around while you combine dance and exercise.

#1. Move to the Beat

Practice these movements to your favorite music.

  1. March In Place
  2. Step forward and backward and swing your arms to the sides
  3. Step sideways and swing your arms in circles
  4. Put your hands on your hips and move from side to side
  5. Walk in a circle, lifting your knees very high while clapping your hands.

Make up some of your own moves. Do them for at least 10-15 minutes.

Weather Vane Dance
1. Cut streamers out of tissue paper or ribbon.  The should measure2'
long and 2" wide.
2. Tape the streamers to your clothes. The more streamers the better
3. Dance in the breeze to the music
4. Do the steamers blow in the same direction every time you move? Why
do you think that happens?
 

#2. Dance on Stage

Watch a dance performance at a theater or communit

y center, on an outdoor stage, or on television. What parts of the dance can you imitate?

#3. My Own Dance

Make up a dance to your favorite song. Teach the dance to the girls in your troop.

#4. Dance Party

Have a dance party with a group of friends.

You will need:

1. Pick a time and place for a get-together with your friends.
2. Decide on the music. Each girl can bring her favorite dance music.
3. Teach each other dance steps.
4. Have a healthy snack for energy.

#5. Follow the Leader

Take turns with other girls in being the leader in your troop. The leader should call out a movement and show everyone how to follow it. You can do these movements to start: climb a ladder, reach for the sun on your tiptoes, move like a windmill, touch your toes with knees bent slightly. Think of others you can do.

#6. A Dance Story

Use dance to tell a story. Use movement to express feelings such as fear, excitement, sadness, or surprise.

Dance Links:

Tap Dance Home Page: Info on tap, including steps.
Ballroom Dancing: Basic steps of various ballroom dances, including some Latin dances.
Nordic Folk Dance & Music
How to Host a Dancersize Workshop

DANCERSIZE LINKS:
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