The 3 Step Practice

From YouDance · 2021

The 3 Step Practice
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Summary

A follow-along jazz practice: kids dance The 3 Step 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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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. Which body parts move the most when you dance The 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, the 3 step.

Try it: Dance The 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.