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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!"