TikTok Dance Fun!
Learn a TikTok Dance
This lesson plan introduces 7-8 year olds to the excitement of TikTok dances. Students will learn a popular TikTok dance routine, enhancing their coordination and creativity. The lesson aims to promote physical activity and self-expression through dance, while also discussing the cultural impact of TikTok on modern dance trends.
Open space for dancing, Speakers for music, and Video: Neurodiverse Friends - Compulsive Loops
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Gather students in a circle.
- Discuss the popularity of TikTok and how it has influenced dance.
- Explain the plan for the day: learning a TikTok dance and watching a video.
- Lead the students in a simple warm-up routine to get their bodies moving.
- Include stretches and basic movements to prepare for dancing.
Step 3
TikTok Dance Activity
20 mins
- Introduce a popular TikTok dance.
- Break down the steps and practice each part slowly.
- Encourage students to add their own flair and creativity to the dance.
Step 4
Video Viewing
10 mins
Step 5
Dance Freestyle
5 mins
- Allow students to dance freely to a song of their choice.
- Encourage them to use the moves they learned and to be creative.
- Gather students back in a circle.
- Reflect on what they enjoyed about the TikTok dance activity.
- Encourage them to practice dancing at home and share what they learned with family and friends.
