PE+8+Dance+Unit

=__**PE 8 Dance Unit Plans** __=

**Curriculum Outcomes for this Unit:**
• A8–2 select, combine and perform locomotor skills by using elements of body and space awareness, effort and relationships to improve personal performance.

• A8–3 select, combine and perform specific nonlocomotor skills in a variety of activities to improve personal performance.

• A8–4 select, combine and perform nonlocomotor skills by using elements of body and space awareness, effort and relationships, to improve personal performance.

• A8–8 select, refine and present a variety of dance sequences; e.g., jazz, square, social and novelty, alone and with others.

• A8–9 choreograph and perform dance sequences, using the elements of movement and basic dance steps and patterns.

** The Power of Dance: **
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**Week One:** Introduction to Dance & So You Think You Can Dance
Dances taught: Day 1: The Jive **

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 * Rock around the Clock by Bill Hayley and the Comets**

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 * Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - Jerry Lee Lewis (Jive)**

**Day 2: Polka and Two Step** media type="youtube" key="jphRU8BSxUY" height="344" width="425"

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 * Turbo Polka audio file**

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 * The Last Saskatchewan Pirate - Captain Tractor**

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 * Urban Cowboy Two Ste**p

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 * Any Man of Mine - Shania Twain**

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 * Forever and Ever Amen - Randy Travis**

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 * Orange Blossom Special Polka**

**Week Two: Group Dances**
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 * Day 1: Jai Ho (From Slum Dog Millionaire)**


 * Day 2: Thriller**

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**Week Three: Planning and Choreographing** a Group Dance
Students will work in groups to create their own dance that they will teach to the class. Watch the clip below for some entertaining moves. Just don't try this on the treadmills!

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Students can use the link below to help them plan their dance. Music must be approved by the teacher. [|Move and Mixer - dance creator tool]

**Week Four: Teaching Group Dances to Class**
Assessment: