Invent and practice a new dance move, design its steps and rhythm, name it, record a short video, and share it safely with friends.


Step-by-step guide to Invent a new dance move
Step 1
Clear a small safe open space so you have room to move.
Step 2
Put on comfy shoes so your feet feel ready to dance.
Step 3
Pick a short song or beat you want to use for your move.
Step 4
Do a quick 30 second warm-up stretch to wake your muscles.
Step 5
Write down three simple move ideas on your paper.
Step 6
Choose the best three moves from your list to build your move.
Step 7
Decide how many counts each move will take and write the beat counts next to each move.
Step 8
Practice the three moves in order slowly while counting the beats five times.
Step 9
Add one fun pose or facial expression to the end of your sequence and try it once.
Step 10
Practice the whole move to music at pace three times so it feels smooth.
Step 11
Record a short video of your new dance move with an adultās help for safety.
Step 12
Ask an adult to help check the video and then share your finished dance move 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 substitute if we donāt have comfy shoes or paper to write our move ideas?
If you don't have comfy shoes or paper, use nonāslip socks or sticky grip socks instead of comfy shoes and write or draw your three move ideas in a phone notes app or on a whiteboard rather than paper.
What should we do if we keep losing the beat or the sequence falls apart while practicing the three moves five times?
If you lose the beat while practicing the three moves five times, use a metronome app or clap the counts out loud and keep the beat counts written next to each move so you can follow them while you practice.
How can this activity be adapted for younger kids or older teens when they write and practice their three moves?
For younger kids, have them draw or act out the three move ideas and use oneācount steps with an adult helping to record, while older kids and teens can write detailed beat counts, add more complex counts, and selfārecord longer takes for DIY.org.
How can we extend or personalize the dance move before recording and sharing on DIY.org?
After choosing the best three moves and adding a fun pose, personalize your sequence by adding a prop (hat or scarf), creating a short transition between moves, experimenting with different song sections, and trying varied camera angles when you record the final video.
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Facts about dance and creative movement for kids
āļø The word "choreography" comes from Greek words meaning "dance writing" ā it's how steps are planned and described.
šŗ Dance is one of the oldest art forms ā people have danced in every culture for tens of thousands of years!
š§ Labanotation is a special written system that lets choreographers record movement so dances can be saved and taught later.
š¶ Rhythm is what helps dancers keep time ā humans naturally sense beats and often move in sync to music.
š¹ Short video platforms like TikTok helped make many modern dance moves go viral, spreading routines to millions in days.


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