In the second session all the sequences are added together - upper body, fancy footwork and lower body - to create a complete workout.
2. Complete workout
As in the previous session, pupils are encouraged to check their pulse rates before and after the aerobic section of the warm up.
Resources
Download the audio for this dance session as an mp3 file
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Lesson summary
Warm-up: Gradually increasing the heart rate; performing high knee jogging steps with swinging arms, followed by strong fist punches, one at a time, high above head - on the spot and then travelling. A selection of gentle stretches: focusing on arms, chest, and legs.
Sequence 1 - Fancy footwork: Developing the quick, precise step patterns from the last programme; performing the final sequence at single and then double time.
Sequence 2 - Lower body workout: A paired sequence developed around forward lunges, quadricep stretches and lying abductor stretches.
Sequence 3 - Complete workout! Performing all 3 sequences - upper body, fancy footwork, and lower body 鈥 for a complete workout finale.
Cool down: Gradually slowing the heart rate - walking through the spaces taking deep, controlled breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth, followed by a series of gentle stretches on the spot to finish.
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