Recommended grades 4th and up, 3rd with dance experience.

The music actually starts on beat 6. This dance starts on beat 5. As soon as the music starts count 5-6-7-8 so that the first step starts on 5. The dance is FAST!

1. Sliding steps to the R (step R-together-step R-together (4 counts))
2. Sliding steps to the L (step L-together-Step L-together (4 counts))
3. Sliding steps forward (step Forward R foot in front-together-step Forward R-together (4 counts)
4. Sliding steps backward (step backward L foot first-together-step backward L-together (4 counts)

5. Tap R, 4 counts
6. Tap L, 4 counts
7. Tap in Front, alternating feet, R-L-R-L (4 counts)

8. (Jump with feet) Apart-cross-apart-together (4 counts)

9. 3 quick walking steps forward (1-2-3), starting with Right, Left knee up on count 4
10. 3 quick walking steps backward (1-2-3), starting with Left, tap R foot next to L foot on count 4
11. REPEAT steps 9 and 10

12. After R foot tap, immediately 4 (quick) marching in place steps starting with R (R-L-R-L, 4 counts)

13. REPEAT FROM Step 1.

Dance ends after R and L tapping steps

OPTION: Incorporate ¼ turn to left while doing marching steps = 4 wall dance.

1/4 turn added into marching in place steps

Have students perform in small groups and use a simple assessment rubric of plus (+) for correct step sequences and in time with the music, check mark for frequently using correct step sequences and rhythm, a minus for frequently using incorrect sequences and rhythm. Numbers can be substituted in line with grading scale on reports cards. Videotaping can also assist evaluation process.