Musical Dance Elements Challenge
Groups dance to music and respond to teacher commands by creating formations, levels, or directional arrangements
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Groups dance to music and respond to teacher commands by creating formations, levels, or directional arrangements
Quick Info
10 mins
moderate
24
15m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Music system with volume control
1
Upbeat music tracks (3-4 minutes total)
2-3 tracks
Music Player
As needed
Music Tracks
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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