Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express your personal opinions about different dances and understand their purposes.

Materials and Prep

• No materials needed
• Be ready to watch and discuss different dance videos

Activities

• Watch a video of a traditional dance from a different culture. After watching, draw a picture of what you saw and share what you liked about it.

• Put on some music and create your own dance routine. Show it to your family or favorite stuffed animal and explain what story your dance is telling.

• Learn a simple dance step like the cha-cha slide or the macarena. Practice it and then teach it to someone else in your family.

Talking Points

• "Dances can be like stories that people tell with their bodies. Each dance can have a different meaning or purpose."
• "When we watch a dance from another culture, we can learn about their traditions and celebrations."
• "It's fun to create our own dances because we can express our feelings and ideas through movement."
• "Dancing can make us feel happy and energetic. It's a great way to exercise and have fun at the same time."