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Name of Activity: Martian Hop

Purpose of Activity: To practice square dance calls in a non-traditional way.

Prerequisites: Be familiar with basic square dance calls such as do-si-do, swings, etc.

Suggested Grade Level: 3rd and Up

Recommended music: Martian Hop by The Ran-Dels

Beginning dance formation: Partners in scattered formation

Description of Idea

For this activity, the music is critical. While playing the song "The Martian Hop", call out easy square dance moves (swing, do-si-do, pinky swing, high fives, etc.). Then when the Martian noise comes on, sing along with Martian antennae, wiggling back and forth, and moving up and down. It's the Martian spirit that counts!

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Submitted by Chip Candy Thanks for contributing to PE Central! Posted on PEC: 10/3/2001. Viewed 29209 times since 8/24/2001.

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