Hawaiian Hula Dance
Grade Level: 2nd
Hawaiian Roller Coaster
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Objectives
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Students will learn a Hawaiian Hula Dance
Students will study the cultural and musical aspects of Hawaii
Students will work on internal sense of rhythm
Students will work on following directions
Time: 10 minutes
Lesson Design by Jena Hore and
Robin Murphy
Materials
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
w871vBqLj6E
Smart Board
Activities/Procedure
Handwork
Formation
1.Swing arms twice (R and then L) (x4)
Optional:
2. Move hands up & down in sets of 4 (4x)
Stand in a line One partner goes, the
other follows and at times they do it
all together
3. One hand forward, One hand up, boogie in middle
Repeat 4x
Face Each Other and do it all together
4.Front back, front back with hands (2x)
5. Repeat steps
Footwork:
Tap feet with beat when swinging arms
Right foot forward and then back
Right foot forward/right arm forward
Left food forward/left foot forward
Repeat Steps
Common Core StandardsNot available for history and culture studies
Give instructions in 7 words or less.
Extensions/teaching tips
Teach hands first, slowly.
Teach foot work (Optional)
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