Dance Lesson Ideas

Name of Activity: Yoga Ball Bash

Purpose of Activity: To perform a 48 count circle dance continuously while using equipment.

Prerequisites:

Prior practice performing with rhythm sticks
Prior practice performing line or circle dances
Prior knowledge of an 8 count and how to create an original 8 count movement.

Suggested Grade Level: 6-8

Materials Needed:

2 rhythms sticks per student
1 stability ball per student
1 or more aerobic step risers per student. If risers are not available 5 gallon buckets may be used.

Recommended music: Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling

Beginning dance formation: One large circle with students spaced far enough apart to travel around their own stability ball.

Dance source: The idea for this dance came from looking at the website http;//drums-alive.com

Description of Idea

Variations:

To make this dance more of a workout encourage the students to squat while performing some of the moves.

Assessment Ideas:

You can videotape the dance and then use a rubric to score each individual student in the following categories: rhythmc ability, execution, and expression.

Adaptations for Students with Disabilities:

Change the last 8 counts of the dance by having the students create an 8 count at their own stability ball so students with limited mobility do not have to travel.