How to do a Standing 3-Step

From YouDance · 2021

How to do a Standing 3-Step
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Summary

A beginner jazz lesson that breaks down Standing 3-Step step by step. The teacher demonstrates the move slowly, names each part, and shows kids exactly how their body should move -- a clean building block for young dancers.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. Which body parts move the most when you dance Standing 3-Step?
  2. Was the movement fast or slow, sharp or smooth?
  3. What other jazz step could you add before or after it?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: jazz, standing 3-step.

Try it: Dance Standing 3-Step three times with the video, then once on your own to the count. Watch for: keeping your balance and moving on the beat.