Work with your Camp DIY team to choreograph a short dance, invent moves, choose music, practice formations, and perform together for friends and family.


Step-by-step guide to choreograph a dance for your Camp DIY team
Step 1
Gather your Camp DIY team in the open space.
Step 2
Pick one song or a 60â90 second section of a song you all like.
Step 3
Decide on a fun theme or mood for your dance.
Step 4
Ask each team member to invent one short dance move.
Step 5
Have everyone show their move to the group one at a time.
Step 6
Choose three to five moves from the group to use in the dance.
Step 7
Arrange the order of the chosen moves into a short sequence.
Step 8
Assign who will do each move and who will move when.
Step 9
Mark each personâs spot on the floor with a Post-it note or tape.
Step 10
Practice the sequence slowly with counts (1-2-3-4) until everyone remembers their steps.
Step 11
Run the dance with the music at full speed three times to build confidence.
Step 12
Add a simple costume piece or prop to make the performance fun.
Step 13
Perform your finished dance for friends and family.
Step 14
Share your finished creation 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 Post-it notes or tape to mark each personâs spot if those are not available?
If Post-it notes or tape aren't available, mark each personâs spot by placing a small object (a cone, paper plate, stuffed toy) or drawing a chalk circle outdoors where the instructions say to 'mark each personâs spot on the floor with a Post-it note or tape'.
We keep bumping into each other during practiceâwhat should we do?
If dancers keep bumping into each other, follow the step to 'practice the sequence slowly with counts (1-2-3-4) until everyone remembers their steps,' reinforce spacing by marking spots and assigning who moves when, and only run the music at full speed after successful slow runs.
How can we adapt the dance for younger kids or older campers?
For younger children, shorten the sequence to three simple moves, use big visible Post-it/tape spots and count out loud during the 'practice the sequence slowly' step, while older kids can pick more moves, add complex transitions, and include costume pieces or props from the 'Add a simple costume piece or prop' step.
How can we extend or personalize our finished dance beyond the basic steps?
To personalize and extend the activity, pick a strong theme, add matching simple costume pieces or props as instructed, create formations when you 'arrange the order of the chosen moves,' film the performance, and share your finished creation on DIY.org.
Watch videos on how to choreograph a dance for your Camp DIY team
Facts about dance and choreography for kids
𩰠Choreography comes from Greek words that mean "dance" and "writing" â it's like writing a story with movement.
đŻ Dancing together helps teammates coordinate, build trust, and feel more connected â great for Camp DIY teams!
đľ Many choreographers use 8-counts to break music into easy chunks, so learning to count helps everyone stay in sync.
đ Martha Graham is often called the mother of modern dance for creating groundbreaking techniques and dramatic pieces.
đď¸ Summer camps commonly feature group performances or talent shows â perfect stages to share your team dance with family and friends.


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