Dance to 'Levitating'
Learn and practice a fun, age-appropriate choreography to 'Levitating', focusing on rhythm, counts, safe moves, and a short performance together.
Step-by-step guide to dance to 'Levitating'
Step 1
Put on comfortable clothes suitable for dancing.
Step 2
Clear a safe open space to dance.
Step 3
Warm up your body with gentle stretches for two minutes.
Step 4
Play "Levitating" at low volume.
Step 5
Tap your foot to the beat to feel the pulse.
Step 6
Choose a short section to learn such as the chorus.
Step 7
Practice step-touch right then left for counts 1-4 of an 8-count.
Step 8
Practice a gentle shoulder roll or bounce on counts 5-6.
Step 9
Clap twice on counts 7-8.
Step 10
Put the full 8-count moves together slowly and repeat four times.
Step 11
Practice the 8-count with the music at half speed.
Step 12
Practice the 8-count with the music at full speed.
Step 13
Add big smiles and showy energy while keeping all moves safe and comfortable.
Step 14
Perform your short routine for a friend or family member.
Step 15
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 if we can't play 'Levitating' or don't have streaming access?
If you can't play 'Levitating', use any other upbeat song with a steady beat or a metronome app and follow the 'Tap your foot to the beat' step so you can practice the counts.
I'm having trouble matching the 8-count to the music — what should I try first?
If the 8-count feels fast, break it into the step-touch for counts 1–4, the gentle shoulder roll or bounce for counts 5–6, and the two claps for counts 7–8, then practice the 8-count with the music at half speed as instructed.
How can I adapt this activity for different ages or abilities?
For younger children, skip the shoulder roll and keep only the step-touch and claps with shorter warm-ups, while older kids can add extra steps, bigger showy energy, or extra repeats before performing for a friend.
How can we make our routine more special before sharing it on DIY.org?
To personalize before sharing on DIY.org, add arm movements, a simple turn or a costume prop, film your performance after practicing the full 8-count at full speed, and keep the big smiles and safe moves.
Watch videos on how to dance to 'Levitating'
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Facts about dance for kids
🎵 Levitating is a disco-pop hit from Dua Lipa's 2020 album Future Nostalgia—great for upbeat, groovy choreography.
🕺 Many pop dance routines are taught in 8-counts, which makes learning and remembering steps much easier.
⏱️ Practicing with a steady beat (metronome or claps) helps everyone stay on time and builds strong rhythm skills.
🤸 A 5–10 minute warm-up before dancing (light cardio + stretches) lowers injury risk and helps moves feel smoother.
👯 Group performances boost teamwork and confidence—kids often learn choreography faster when they practice together.
