Taco Fiesta Day / Mexican Music and Dance
Mexican Music and Dance
Children listen and dance to traditional Mexican music, learning a few simple steps and clapping rhythms.
How to run it
- Play a selection of traditional Mexican music.
- Teach two or three simple steps, such as heel taps and turns.
- Add maracas or scarves.
- Perform the dance together.
You will need
- music
- speaker
- maracas or scarves
Make it easier or harderKeep it to freeze dance for younger children, or have older children choreograph a routine.
SafetyClear the dance space.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 3Children explore another culture and enjoy movement together.
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