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Name of Activity: "Da Da Da" Dynaband Routine

Suggested Grade Level: 3-5

Materials Needed: "Da Da Da" song by Trio, tape/CD player, and 1 Dynaband for each student
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Description of Idea

Give each student a Dynaband to put around their neck. Have students spread out for line dancing. Make sure each student has plenty of room to move. Start the "Da Da Da" song by Trio. On the 16th count begin the following routine:

  • Grapevine right 4 steps (counts) and clap on the 4th step,
  • Grapevine left 4 steps (counts) and clap on the 4th step,
  • Grapevine right 4 steps (counts) and clap on the 4th step,
  • Grapevine left 4 steps (counts) and clap on the 4th step.

  • Move 4 steps (counts) forward,
  • Move 4 steps (counts) back,
  • Move 4 steps (counts) forward,
  • Move 4 steps (counts) back.

  • Then take the Dynaband in both hands and perform the next movements:
  • Extend arms over head and pull the Dynaband 4 times (counts),
  • Extend arms in front of the chest and pull the Dynaband 4 times (counts),
  • Extend arms over head to the left and pull the Dynaband 4 times (counts),
  • Extend arms over head to the right and pull the Dynaband 4 times (counts).

  • Repeat the routine from the beginning!

    Teaching Suggestions:

    If the grapevine is too difficult for students, change the movement to side steps (shuffle steps). Encourage students to add personal movements into the routine. For example, when grapevining, students could spin for 4 counts and add kicks when clapping. Have students create their own routines. If Dynabands are not available, use short strips elastic.

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    Submitted by Dave  Hinman who teaches at Katherine Gallegos Elementary School in Los Lunas , NM . Thanks for contributing to PE Central! Posted on PEC: 4/27/2001. Viewed 48194 times since 8/24/2001.

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