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Dance Adventure

Lesson Plan

Dance Adventure

Creative Dance

This lesson introduces students to creative dance through a fun and engaging activity that combines music and movement. Students will explore different ways to express themselves through dance, enhancing their creativity and physical coordination. This lesson is important as it encourages self-expression, boosts confidence, and promotes physical activity, all while having fun.

Audience

9-10 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Music player, Selection of upbeat music tracks, Open space for dancing, and Printable Dance Cards

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome students and explain the objective of the lesson: to explore creative dance.
  • Discuss the importance of self-expression and creativity in dance.
  • Briefly introduce the concept of Game-Based Learning and how it will be used in the lesson.

Step 2

Warm-Up

10 mins

  • Lead a simple warm-up routine to prepare the students' bodies for dancing.
  • Include stretches and light movements to music to get everyone energized.

Step 3

Dance Game

20 mins

  • Explain the rules of the dance game: students will draw a card from the Printable Dance Cards and create a dance move inspired by the prompt on the card.
  • Play a selection of upbeat music tracks.
  • Encourage students to take turns drawing cards and leading the group in their creative dance move.
  • Allow students to collaborate and combine moves to create a short dance routine.

Step 4

Dance Relay

10 mins

  • Divide students into small teams.
  • Each team creates a short dance sequence.
  • Teams take turns performing their sequence, passing the dance to the next team member like a relay.
  • Encourage creativity and teamwork as students build on each other's moves.

Step 5

Reflection and Cool Down

10 mins

  • Gather students in a circle and discuss their favorite dance moves and what they enjoyed about the activity.
  • Lead a cool-down session with slow music and gentle stretches.
  • Encourage students to share how they felt expressing themselves through dance.
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Worksheet

Printable Dance Cards

These cards contain prompts to inspire creative dance moves. Each card has a different theme or action to guide students in creating unique dance steps.




Jump like a frog







Spin like a tornado







Move like a robot







Dance like you're in space







Wiggle like a worm







Stomp like a giant







Float like a feather







Shake like a maraca




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