The rhythmic movements are aligned with the chorus and verses of the song. Students should recognize the patterns and sequences as they are performed with the music.

Hold at the beginning of the song for 12 counts

Chorus: During each chorus, which is 32 counts, the following movements will be done:

1-8 counts - Step back at an angle with R foot (1-2), bring feet together and bounce 2x (3-4)
Step back at an angle with L foot (5-6), bring feet together and bounce 2x (7-8)

Repeat these movements

1-8 counts – Step R touch L foot across in front of the body. Step L touch R foot across in front of the body. Arms go out to the side as foot is pointed across body. Each step touch is 2 counts. Reverse and repeat again on each side.

1-8 – Arms up over head for 4 counts and down low for 4 counts

8 counts of music – March in place

Verse:
1-8 Slide R 2 claps, 4 jumps
1-8 Slide L 2 claps 4 quick heels
1-8 Slide to the back of the room 2 claps, 4 rocks side to side
1-8 Slide to the front of the room 2 claps and 2 criss-cross jumps

After each verse the song immediate goes into the chorus and movements for the chorus are repeated.

Music and marches are repeated followed by the verse movements.

The movements are as follows:

12 counts – Hold at the beginning of the song

Chorus movements, marches

Verse movements, chorus movements, 8 marches

Verse movements, chorus movements, 8 marches

Verse movements, chorus movements, 24 marches until the end of the song

Students could be evaluated on simply performing the movements in the correct sequence. This could be done without the music as some students may be able to perform the pattern, but may not be able to stay with the music. As the movements are repeated and learned, the rhythmic challenge could be introduced and evaluated.

Older students could be asked to create their own 24 count ending to the dance.