Rehearse some dance moves
Learn and rehearse a short sequence of fun dance moves, practice timing and posture, and perform the routine for family or friends.
Step-by-step guide to rehearse some dance moves
Easy Dance Routine - (Hip Hop Dance Tutorial AGES 5+) | MihranTV
Step 1
Put on comfortable clothes and shoes that let you move easily.
Step 2
Clear a safe open space so you have room to dance without bumping anything.
Step 3
Warm up your body for one minute with gentle stretches and easy marching in place.
Step 4
Choose a short song you love that is about 30 to 60 seconds long.
Step 5
Pick 4 to 6 simple dance moves to use in your routine and give each one a fun name.
Step 6
Assign each move to a group of 8 counts and say the counts out loud as you plan.
Step 7
Practice each move slowly while counting so you learn the steps clearly.
Step 8
Practice the transitions between moves slowly so each change feels smooth.
Step 9
Play the song at practice speed and dance the full sequence from start to finish three times.
Step 10
Watch yourself in a mirror while dancing and fix your posture so you stand tall.
Step 11
Add fun facial expressions and energy to your routine so your performance looks confident.
Step 12
Perform your finished routine for family or friends so they can see your great moves.
Step 13
Share your finished dance routine on DIY.org so others can celebrate your performance.
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 don't have a full-length mirror to watch ourselves while dancing?
Prop a smartphone or tablet at eye level and use its front camera to record or mirror yourself during the 'Watch yourself in a mirror while dancing' step so you can check posture and fix mistakes.
My transitions between moves feel jerky—what should we try to make them smoother?
Follow the instruction to 'Practice the transitions between moves slowly' and break each change into smaller counts while counting aloud and repeating the switch until it feels smooth.
How can we adapt the routine for much younger children or for older kids wanting a challenge?
For younger kids, choose 2–3 simple moves, shorten each move to four counts, use a 30-second song and extra help during 'Warm up' and 'Practice each move slowly', while older kids can pick more moves, keep 8 counts per move but add faster tempo and complex transitions.
How can we extend or personalize the dance routine once the basic sequence is ready?
Add simple costumes or a prop, create a unique finale pose, emphasize the 'Add fun facial expressions and energy' step, and record a polished video to 'Share your finished dance routine on DIY.org' for others to enjoy.
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Facts about dance and movement for kids
💪 Good posture in dance strengthens core muscles and makes moves look cleaner and more powerful.
🕺 Kids who dance often boost their coordination and balance — even short routines help motor skills!
🎶 Moving on the beat trains timing — dancers learn to feel rhythm as well as hear it.
🎭 Performing a short routine for family is a great way to shrink stage fright and grow confidence.
🕒 Practicing 15–20 minutes a day builds muscle memory faster than one long practice once a week.
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