Lesson Plan
Own Your Beat Lesson Plan
Students in grades 6–9 will create and perform their own 16-count choreography; 9th graders work solo using personal music, grades 6–8 collaborate in pairs with teacher-provided tracks, fostering rhythm awareness, creativity, and confidence.
Adapting to developmental levels, this lesson builds musicality, teamwork, and self-expression through graded independence and peer collaboration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 Minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 Minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Grouping
5 Minutes
Step 3
Choreography Creation
15 Minutes
Step 4
Rehearsal
7 Minutes
Step 5
Performance
10 Minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down & Reflection
3 Minutes
