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!"