Following rhythm with partner
-form 2 lines across from eachiother (facing)
-one line is leaders, the opposite is followers
-without touching, leaders move forward with left foot and initiating, followers
mirror leader, by taking their first step bakwards wih their right foot at
same time
-teacher calls cues (slow, slow, quick, quick) for 8 meters>> then
roles switch and partners move opposite way back and to where they began while
teacher calls out cues
-repeat previous steps to music while teacher observes and gives feedback
-switch partners by line 1 moving one person to the right. Person
at end comes around is start of line 1 with partner across from them
-teacher demonstrates semi-open, joined, and swingout position
-students paper-rock-scissors:winner decides on who leads
-allow students to choose a position and try it with their partner across
the way
-allow partners to move freely around gym in whatever position they may
choose, moving to jive rhythm of music
-every 2 minutes teacher stops music and has students switch partners
-extend the progression by having partners close eyes: make sure leader
moves hand in direction first step will be>>causes follower to 'feel'
lead