Tap Dancing tests group members' agility. Players try to tap the tops of their partner's feet without allowing their partner to do the same to them. This activity is a playful, nimble, toe-tapping dance. It is a great way to lighten the mood and get your group's energy soaring.

In the following course you will learn how to properly set-up and facilitate the activity and then if you wish, move students through an academic and/or social skills development reflection experience.

*This activity has been adapted from the Ice Breakers & Openers CD-ROM of The Inspire! Youth Series from LearningChange, LLC.

Ages
Any age

Group Size
Any group size

Setting
Any outdoor or indoor space free of obstacles. 

Duration
This activity should take about 10 minutes to complete with your group. Budget more time if you wish to go into depth by using any of the extension activities or questions.

General

In Tap Dancing, group members will:

• Be actively engaged in play and movement for 5-10 minutes.
• Work closely in proximity to other members of the group.

Academic Standards & Asset Development

For specific academic and social development lessons for this activity, see the Academic Extensions and Social Extensions sections in this module.

This course will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting up and leading this activity, as well as facilitating the conversations and specific academic & social lessons after the experience.

Begin here and move from section to section, and be sure to download and print the activity's PDF Quick Reference Guide and any handouts as you prepare for your event.

Budget about 5-10 minutes to walk through all sections and view all video and written instruction for this course.