SWING DAY 1 LESSON PLAN OUTLINE INTRODUCTION TO BASIC DANCE & SWING OVERVIEW Lesson one focuses on an introduction to basic dance skills. The goal is to get students dancing in rhythm; first with a dance they can do individually, and then with basic swing dance steps they do in coordination with a partner. LEARNING OUTCOME Student will be able to: 6. Dance the basic steps to a line dance and coordinate their movements together as a group. 7. Ask permission and show respect to a dance partner. 8. Dance the East Coast Swing basic step in an open dance position with a partner. 9. Understand how to establish and maintain personal space when dancing as an individual in a group, and when dancing with a partner. 10. Understand how to show appreciation to their partner at the end of a song, and why it is important. ACTIVITY Warm Up 1. Teach the Line dance: Stop the Bus Lesson Focus 1. Teach the basic East Coast Swing step 2. Understand the basic footwork and the distinct timing 3. Teach how to ask permission and create connection 4. Teach why we applaud at the end of every song DRILL FOR SKILL: PARTNER CHANGE RELAY Closing: Appreciate your last partner with a hand shake and high five. INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT - WHAT TO LOOK FOR: 1. Does student understand the line dance pattern and how to dance it with the group? 2. Is student dancing the steps to the East Coast Swing correctly? 3. Is student dancing the correct rhythm for the swing? 4. Is student connecting properly in Open Position with partner?
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