Bollywood Step Touch and Bangra Shoulders
Learn fundamental Bollywood dance movements focusing on step touch and traditional shoulder actions
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Learn fundamental Bollywood dance movements focusing on step touch and traditional shoulder actions
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 15m minimum with 2m spacing per student
Equipment Required
Hoops or floor markers
1 per student (30)
Bollywood Music Playlist
1
Cultural images or video clips
3-5
Hoops
As needed
Clips
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skills
Catching
Body Control
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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