Grade: Intermediate
Facility: Gymnasium, multipurpose room or outdoors
Materials: Music (both fast and slow tempo), CD player
Activity Description:
By taking a skill-theme approach to dance, students can learn the basic tools to help them move with a sense of freedom. This activity relies on teamwork and concentration for success!
Overview:
Have students form a diamond-like shape with group members. Pick one point of the diamond to lead the group members. Once the music starts, the leader moves in a straight direction while the other members follow and imitate the movement of the leader. When the leader changes direction the person who is now at the front of the “herd” becomes the new leader. The goal is to transition smoothly between leaders so that the lead is shared and new creativity is injected into the group’s movement.
Source: Vibrant FACES
(Vibrant FACES promotes a healthy, active lifestyle to adolescent females in Grades 7 and 8 by addressing issues such as perceived incompetence, self esteem, body image, and motivation. To order this free program visit: www.ophea.net/vibrantfaces.cfm)
