By

Patrick Parker,   Indian Creek El

Play:

Let's Dance!

Topics:

Student Leadership

We wanted to get the whole grade level involved in a dance day. The students picked the different workout dances that we could do. They wanted to do dances that would give themselves a whole body workout. They chose GoNoodle and did the Fresh Start Fitness, Pump It Up workout. All the students loved it and wanted more. So the next time we all met they did the Fresh Start Fitness, High Velocity. This is a more intense workout and a higher cardiovascular workout. To promote the event, they did posters that were displayed in the gym for all grade levels to see. What a great job they all did. Take a look at their art work.

How do you plan to make this Play last during the school year and beyond?

We are going to a dance-style workout every other week as we group in the gym. Fridays the all grade levels meet in the gym and the workout/dance was a big hit.

What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

The challenge was getting the parents to get on board and register their kids for the website. Overcoming it was not easy. I emailed the parents, and communicated with them.

What improvements have you seen at your school?

The students are more apt to want to get involved in the weekly workout. They enjoy it and LOVE leading the other students in the workout.