# data[].attributes.body
This is one of my favorite videos to do with my 5th graders as it gets them moving and it gives great guidance to a song that is all the hype right now! the kids loved it and i found that even after we dd this at recess the kids were still recreating this dance. was a really fun event.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Golden - HUNTR/X | KPop Demon Hunters | Caleb Marshall | Dance Workout

# data[].attributes.body
This weekend, I had 4 extra kids at my house playing with my two daughters. They were wild as could be and had a hard time playing something that wouldn't be destructive. So I searched on youtube for kpop fun. They all love it. This video really helps burn off that extra energy. You have a choice to do an exercise or a dance from the kpop movie for 20 seconds. Then the floor turns lava. I put foam squares on the ground to prevent jumping on furniture. This turned out to be so fun. Even the kids that were shy and timid participated. It was quite the workout for being only a 6 minute video. I think when choosing a video in the classroom, that it would help when its themed to something kids enjoy.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
K-POP Demon Hunters Floor Is Lava Challenge! 🔥 Dance, Jump & Escape the Lava | Kids Exercise Game

# data[].attributes.body
Every single day, my class engages in movement breaks - sometimes they are meditation related, sometimes dance related, puzzle related, music related, or exercise related. On Thursday, I invited students to participate in a style of dance that I LOVE - salsa! We watched this video together, then I practiced two basic steps with them - forward to backward, and side to side. We then listened to Un verano en Nueva York by El Gran Combo and danced together. I learned many types of Latin dance while I was in college (for the first time!), and I love dancing salsa, bachata, merengue, and cumbia! It was enjoyable to share this with my students and have them try something new! Many of them connected that this song (Un verano en Nueva York) was sampled by Bad Bunny in his newest album.

# data[].attributes.body
Hello everyone!

I was feeling a bit 'blah' today, so I decided to shake things up with a dance workout. I’d been debating between a line dancing lesson with friends or practicing some East Coast Swing for an upcoming event, but I ultimately landed on this routine, and it was exactly what I needed. I can confidently say it left me sweaty!

As someone who doesn’t dance often and definitely lacks coordination, I’m always humbled by the sheer skill it takes to dance. This felt a lot like playing Just Dance; it starts as pure fun and sneaks up on you until you're in the middle of a full-blown workout. I truly enjoyed the experience and definitely see more of these in my future. I went from feeling sluggish to totally uplifted, and it really highlighted how powerful movement breaks can be. I can see how incorporating dance in the classroom would be an incredible way to help students refocus and recharge.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
20 MIN SWEATY CARDIO DANCE Workout | All Standing | High Intensity - All Levels | Full Body Fat Burn

# data[].attributes.body
This week, my Switch Console came in handy for the dance section of this course. I've been trying to change up my lifestyle after having some serious stomach issues arise. I promised myself I would work out twice this week, and I use this assignment as the perfect way to focus and keep my promise. I've had Just Dance on my Switch since the pandemic, and I've used it a lot in the past. This week I tried it on Tuesday and Saturday, and had a blast doing the workout playlist they pre-made on there. Even though I struggled during some parts It felt good to hop back into it. This upcoming week, I want to try to see if my fourth-grade class would get excited and try some of it with me as a brain break.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Just Dance 2020 PS4 15 minutes soft workout

# data[].attributes.body
Hey group! My mentors classroom actually dose just dance everyday as a brain break. So I joined them this week; they are focusing on line dancing, just your simple 2-step stuff for kids. I loved learning with the kids; they enjoyed it, and so did I. I went home and taught the little kid I watched; she had a blast, too. I think just doing dance in the classroom is a fun way for kids to learn dances and get the wiggles out. Sadly, I don't have a picture or video; she did it on her Wii.

# data[].attributes.body
One of our Phy Ed teachers had a Just Dance unit last week, so during the day, I joined a first grade, second grade, and fourth grade class for a few rounds. The song I linked was a fan favorite by all ages. The students especially liked this song due to the light-hearted music and the 4 person collaboration throughout the dance. It was SO fun! Even some of the fourth grade boys who weren´t completely sold, joined in on the Waka Waka!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Just Dance 2018: Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) - 4 players

# data[].attributes.body
This week I participated in a movement experience by doing a YouTube 2000s dance workout! I love working out so this spiced things up a bit! It was a fun way to be active because the music kept me motivated and made the workout feel like more of a dance and less like an exercise. I liked that the routine combined dance and cardio. It was familiar songs and upbeat energy which was what I needed this week! Overall, this was a fun movement experience and I would do it again!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
2000s Dance Workout | 15 Min Full Body Fat Burn, No Equipment | growwithjo

# data[].attributes.body
Hi team,

On St. Patrick's day this week, I joined my mentor's class in their music specialist where they practiced some Irish styles of dance in a circle, and then in small groups. Before the class began to assemble steps and movements on their own, we watched this quick video to get an idea of the style. I was really impressed with the music teacher on this day as he guided the group through steps and movement that we went on to put to music over the course of the lesson.

Have a great week!

# data[].attributes.body
This week, I tried to line dance to one of my favorite songs at the moment. It was hard at first, but I slowed it down and really watched their feet to get the movements down. I think in my future classroom I would like to teach the students some kind of line dance, not this one in specfic but some kind of line dance to give them a brain break and get them moving.

# data[].attributes.body
As a paraprofessional I do these type of things in the classroom everyday. This is something that the teachers turn on when students can't sit still. This is a wonderful way for students to get out all of their energy and get their brain ready to learn again. I really enjoy this one because you get to do many different movements in the same dance. When I get my own classroom this is something I want to try if students are full of energy when I am teaching.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Red Light, Green Light 🔴🟢 | DJ Raphi | Kids Songs & Brain Breaks

# data[].attributes.body
This week I have spent a lot of time at home resting. I have chronic pain, and I am quick to be hard on myself if I am laying in bed for "too long". I chose to do a yoga movement as my activity and I am so excited to continue to do more movements like this to help trick my brain that I'm not just being lazy in bed. https://youtu.be/Vb1fui5cccM?si=0sKb0BCVa_HsnhBJ

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
15 Minute Relaxing Yoga In Bed | All Levels Everyday Stretch

# data[].attributes.body
This week I tried the Wiggle Dance by Danny Go with students for a brain break during math class just to get them to wake up. I had one student who didn't want to do it with us she was tired but she hasn't been feeling good. I like this one because it moves your body and we got to be silly. The students had fun, they was laughing and moving all around. I like how music and movement can boost mood and engagement. The moves was easy to follow.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
"The Wiggle Dance!" 🪱 /// Danny Go! Brain Break Songs for Kids

# data[].attributes.body
This week in my classroom we are studying The Ocean, as part of the CKLA Habitat Domain. In my lesson plans within the movement and music section, I chose Baby Shark. This used to be very popular about ten years ago, going viral and popular among all ages. I thought my pre-K students would get a kick out of doing the motions and thinking about all that we have learned so far regarding sharks and the ocean.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.authors[].name
Baby Shark - Pinkfong Kids’ Songs & Stories

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Baby Shark Dance | #babyshark Most Viewed Video | Animal Songs | PINKFONG Songs for Children

# data[].attributes.body
Watching and following along with the salsa tutorial was definitely outside of my comfort zone. I will admit that I am not a very good dancer and dancing is not something I normally enjoy. However, the video did a good job of breaking the steps down into simple movements, like stepping side to side and shifting your weight in rhythm. The instructor demonstrated the basic eight-count salsa pattern, which helped make the dance feel more structured and easier to try. ()

Even though I felt a little awkward at first, it actually ended up being a fun experience. Once I practiced the steps a few times, I started to understand the rhythm and flow of the dance. It was interesting to see how a few simple steps could turn into something that looks much more complex when put together with music.

What I appreciated most about this activity was that it pushed me to try something new. Dancing is not something I would normally choose to do, but stepping outside of my comfort zone reminded me that creative arts can be about experimenting and trying unfamiliar forms of expression. Even if I am not naturally good at dancing, the experience was enjoyable and gave me a better appreciation for the skill and coordination dancers have.

Overall, this activity helped me realize that creative experiences do not have to be perfect to be valuable. Sometimes the goal is simply to try something new, have fun with it, and learn from the process.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Salsa Beginners 2 - Cross Body Turn Inside - Detailed Explanation

# data[].attributes.body
This week I did a Just Dance at school to "What Makes you Beautiful" by One Direction. We actually use Just Dance sometimes in the classroom for movement breaks, so it felt really natural to choose this, Instead of just going through the motions like normal, I paid more attention to how it felt and how everyone responded. At first it always feels a little silly, but once the music starts it is honestly hard not to get into it. I noticed how quickly the students energy shifted. Some were hesitant at first, but within a minute most of them were smiling and participating. The choreography actually takes more coordination than it looks, especially trying to match the timing on the screen. It reminded me how important movement is during the school day. It is not just a "fun break" it really helps reset focus and gives students a chance to move their bodies in a positive way. It made me think about how I will definitely use things like this in my own classroom someday.