Form a dance group
Form a small dance group with friends, choose a simple routine, practice teamwork, timing, and put on a short performance for family.
Step-by-step guide to form a small dance group
Dance Tutorial for 3 to 7 years Kids | 5 Basic Steps | Deepak Tulsyan | G M Dance | Part 4 #withme
Step 1
Gather 3 to 6 friends who want to join your dance group.
Step 2
Choose a safe clear space where you can move without bumping into things.
Step 3
Pick a short simple song that everyone enjoys and can dance to.
Step 4
Make a fun group name that everyone likes.
Step 5
Decide on four simple moves that everyone can do easily.
Step 6
Teach each move to the whole group and practice it slowly with counts.
Step 7
Combine the moves into a short sequence and practice the transitions between moves.
Step 8
Practice the full routine with the music to match your moves to the beat.
Step 9
Choose simple formations or positions and practice moving between them smoothly.
Step 10
Try on any props or costume pieces and rehearse the routine while wearing them.
Step 11
Run a full dress rehearsal from start to finish without stopping.
Step 12
Tell your family the time of the performance and ask them to come watch.
Step 13
Perform your routine for your family with energy and smiles.
Step 14
Share your finished dance group performance on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of store-bought props or costumes if we can't find them?
Use household items like scarves, paper crowns, colorful t-shirts, or taped-on name tags as substitutes for the 'props or costume pieces' and test them during the 'try on any props or costume pieces' step to make sure you can move in them.
What should we do if the group keeps getting out of sync when we try to combine the moves into a sequence?
Go back to 'teach each move to the whole group and practice it slowly with counts', have one person count aloud or clap the beat, and practice only the transitions between moves until they are smooth.
How can we adapt this dance activity for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, pick a shorter song and limit it to two or three very simple moves practiced with counts in a smaller 'safe clear space', while older kids can add faster transitions, more formations, or props and extend the routine for the 'dress rehearsal' and performance.
How can we make our performance more special before sharing it on DIY.org?
Personalize the routine by designing matching t-shirts or a group logo when you 'make a fun group name', set up a simple backdrop or lighting in your 'safe clear space' for the 'full dress rehearsal', and record a polished take to upload to DIY.org.
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Facts about dance and performing arts for kids
👯 A dance troupe is simply a small group of dancers who rehearse and perform together — teams come in all sizes!
🏺 Group dancing goes back to ancient cultures where people danced together for ceremonies and storytelling.
🕺 Many choreographers teach routines using counts of eight (1–8) to help dancers stay in time.
🎶 Most dance routines follow the song's beat and tempo, so listening closely helps everyone stay together.
🎭 Performing a short dance for family can boost confidence and makes teamwork feel like a fun achievement.
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