Summary
A follow-along jazz practice: kids dance Body Roll along with the teacher to the count. Short and repeatable, it's built to run right after the how-to so young dancers can lock in the step by doing it.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Move and talk
- Which body parts move the most when you dance Body Roll?
- Was the movement fast or slow, sharp or smooth?
- What other jazz step could you add before or after it?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: jazz, body roll.
Try it: Dance Body Roll three times with the video, then once on your own to the count. Watch for: keeping your balance and moving on the beat.