Square and line dance offer engaging and high-energy ways to build movement skills, teamwork, rhythm, and classroom community in the physical education setting. In this interactive session, participants will explore creative strategies for integrating traditional and contemporary dance experiences into the PE classroom while supporting physical literacy, coordination, cooperation, and student confidence. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use dances, music resources, and adaptable activities designed to engage learners of all skill levels. Whether you are new to dance instruction or looking to refresh your PE curriculum, this session will provide practical tools to get students moving, collaborating, and having fun.
Learn how to teach rhythm and coordination through group dances while building confidence and cooperation. Dances will include the 1950's Stroll, the 1800's Virginia Reel, and the modern Cowboy Hustle. A fun way to improve heart health, balance and overall fitness.
Prepare your students for prom, weddings, and a lifetime of movement by learning how to teach the Waltz and the Foxtrot in your Physical Education classes. There are similarities between these two ballroom dance styles along with one major difference: 3/4 timing vs. 4/4 timing. Take what you learn back to your middle school and high school classes and confidently teach how to lead (and follow) these dance styles. The session will include the basic box step, couple's left turn, and crossovers for both the Waltz and the Foxtrot. Participants will also learn the Murray Magic step in the Foxtrot which is a smooth, progressive dance step characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. Get your dance shoes ready!
Movement Mosaic: a high energy, action-pack fusion of line dance, social mixers, MixxedFit, and Zumba. These forms of dance can be incorporated into your K-12 PE Curriculum. This session will focus on Grades 6-12th. (can be modified for Grades K-5).
Saturday November 14, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST Marbella B
