The teacher may create a recipe checklist for younger students, but older student may participate in choosing the elements to include in their dance. Here are some ideas of what to include:
- Name of dance and choreographers
- Music (and length)
- Dance moves learned in class (you provide a number, students will list the ones they choose)
- Dance moves created by students (you provide a number, students will list their choices)
- Elements of dance to explore (see Elements of Dance Cheat Sheet)
- Emotions and related gestures to include (based on the music or story narrative)
- Entrance and exit strategies
- Group movement conventions (see Elements of Dance cheat-sheet)
- Costuming/Wardrobe ideas
Here’s a Soccer Dance Recipe Worksheet from a dance done with grades 6-8.