Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn basic cheer dance moves and put together a short routine to perform!
Materials and Prep
- Cheerleading pom-poms or ribbons (can use any colorful ribbons or scarves)
- Comfortable clothing and sneakers
- An open space to move around
- A positive attitude and lots of energy!
Activities
- Warm-Up: Start with a fun dance warm-up to get your body ready to move.
- Learn Basic Moves: Practice jumps, kicks, arm movements, and cheers.
- Routine Creation: Put together the moves you learned into a short cheer dance routine.
- Performance Time: Perform your routine for your family or friends with lots of spirit!
Talking Points
- What is cheer dance?
"Cheer dance is a fun and energetic mix of dance and cheerleading moves." - Why is it important to warm up?
"Warming up helps prevent injuries and gets our bodies ready to dance!" - What are some basic cheer dance moves?
"Basic moves include high V, toe touch, and spirit fingers!" - How can we create a routine?
"We can put together our favorite moves in a sequence to create a routine!" - Why is it fun to perform for others?
"Performing allows us to share our hard work and spread joy to others!"