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Name of Activity:
Triple Step Stomp (December 2011)
Purpose of Activity:
To enhance rhythmic development and introduce a basic triple step.Prerequisites:
Students should have basic line dance experience, and know the vine step and how to pivot.Suggested Grade Level:
6-12Recommended music:
“Disturbia” by Rhiana (or any 4/4 or 2/4 time music)Description of Idea
** This is a fun 32-count line dance that incorporates a vine, pivot and a triple step.
(Footwork for Counts 1-8: Stomp, Kick, Triple Steps)
Counts 1-4: Stomp right (weight on left foot), kick right; triple right in place (step right, step left, step right).
* Cue: Stomp, Kick; Right-Left-Right
Counts 5-8: Stomp left (weight on right foot) kick left; triple left in place (step left, step right, step left).
* Cue: Stomp, Kick; Left-Right-Left
(Footwork for Counts 9-16: Vine & Triples)
Counts 9-12: Step with right to side, cross left behind right, triple right in place.
* Cue: Right, Behind; Right-Left-Right
counts 13-16: Step with left to side, cross right behind left, triple left in place.
* Cue: Left, Behind; Left-Right-Left
(Footwork for Counts17-24: Walk, Triples and Pivot ˝ Turn)
Counts 17-20: Walk forward right, left; triple forward right.
* Cue: Right, Left; Right-Left-Right
Counts 21-24: Step forward on left; pivot ˝ turn to the right; triple forward left (facing back wall after the pivot).
* Cue: Left, Pivot; Left-Right-Left
(Footwork for Counts 25-32: Toe Taps & Triples)
Counts 25-28: Tap right toes forward, tap right toes to side, triple right in
place.
* Cue: Forward, Side; Right-Left-Right
Counts 29-32: Tap left toes forward, tap left toes to side, triple left in place.
* Cue: Forward, Side; Left-Right-Left
** Repeat from beginning.
Variations:
Try starting the dance with the opposite foot (i.e., stomp left) and continue throughout the dance. Challenge students to add claps on the triple steps.
Assessment Ideas:
Have students practice with a partner on Counts 17-32. After practice, have another set of partners observe and offer feedback.
Adaptations for Students with Disabilities
Use slower music if students are having a difficult time with the dance. (This is true for all students.) Feel free to modify any of the steps if students are having difficulty.
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