Dance It Out on Better When I'm Dancing
Create and practice a short choreographed dance routine to "Better When I'm Dancing", learn counts and simple moves, then perform or record it.
Step-by-step guide to Dance It Out on Better When I'm Dancing
BETTER WHEN I'M DANCING - Meghan Trainor - Dance Tutorial - Easy Choreography
Step 1
Clear a safe open space to dance so you have plenty of room to move.
Step 2
Put on comfy clothes and shoes so you can dance easily.
Step 3
Play the song once through to listen and feel the beat and energy.
Step 4
Tap your foot or clap along to the music to count 1 2 3 4 and find the rhythm.
Step 5
Pick four simple moves you like such as step touch grapevine small jumps or a spin.
Step 6
Practice each move slowly while counting to eight so you know how long each move lasts.
Step 7
Put your four moves in order to make a short sequence of 8 or 16 counts.
Step 8
Practice the full sequence slowly without music until you can do it from start to finish.
Step 9
Turn the music on and rehearse the whole routine at half speed while you count.
Step 10
Add big energy and fun facial expressions to your routine to make it sparkle.
Step 11
Run your routine at full speed three times to build confidence and smooth out transitions.
Step 12
Perform your routine for family or record it to watch how you did.
Step 13
Share your finished routine on DIY.org so others can see your dancing!
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
If I can't play 'Better When I'm Dancing' or access DIY.org, what can I use instead?
Use any upbeat song with a clear 4/4 beat for Steps 3–12 and record your performance on a phone or tablet to share with family or upload later instead of DIY.org.
I'm losing the beat when I add moves—what should I do?
Follow Step 5 and Step 7 by practicing each move slowly while counting to eight and using the Step 4 tip to tap your foot or clap on 1-2-3-4 so you can rehearse the full sequence without music until it's steady.
How can I adapt this activity for much younger or older kids?
For younger children shorten the routine to 8 counts, pick only two simple moves like step touch and claps from Step 5, and for older kids increase to 16 counts with bigger jumps or spins and do the full-speed three runs in Step 11.
How can we make the routine more special or challenging after we finish?
Add costumes or a simple prop, tweak the order to a 16-count sequence from Step 6, emphasize big energy and facial expressions from Step 10, and record the performance to compare improvements over multiple runs from Step 11.
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Facts about dance and choreography for kids
⏱️ Short daily practice sessions (10–20 minutes) are super powerful for building muscle memory.
🕺 Dancers and teachers often use 8-counts (1–8) to build and memorize short movement phrases.
😊 Dancing releases endorphins and can boost mood and energy — great for feeling confident on stage.
🎵 Most pop songs use a 4/4 time signature — that steady beat makes counting and choreographing easy!
📹 Recording your rehearsals helps you spot small details and improve faster — it's like having a coach!
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