International Dance Day - Ayy Macarena!

I don't have non-slip shoes or can't find the Macarena song — what can we use instead?

If you don't have non-slip shoes, practice the routine in grippy socks or on carpet and if you can't find the Macarena song, stream it on a phone or sing/count the beat aloud while you follow the 'Play the Macarena song quietly' and 'Clap along' steps.

I keep tripping or losing balance on the turn and hip-shake — how can we fix that?

To steady the 'turn and hip-shake' step, practice the turn slowly while holding the back of a chair or standing near a wall, mark a pivot spot on the floor, and match your counts until you can do the turn with the music as instructed.

How can I change the routine for younger kids or older kids?

For younger children, simplify by practicing only the first four arm moves and performing the whole routine slowly once as in the 'Practice the first four arm moves' and 'Put all the parts together' steps, while older kids can speed up the tempo, add extra arm variations, and perform three energetic rounds with friends per the 'Invite your friends' step.

How can we make the performance more special before sharing it on DIY.org?

Personalize the routine by adding colored wristbands or simple props for each dancer, create a short extra clap or arm variation between the 'Clap along' and 'next four hand and hip moves' steps, and film a clean take to edit before you 'Share your finished Macarena performance on DIY.org.'