Dance Floor Dynamite Teacher Guide Dance Floor Dynamite
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Topic: Cha Cha Slide & Group Rhythm
Total Time
40 MIN
Phase 1: Zero-Chaos Room Setup
10 MINUTES
1. Clear the Deck
Push tables and chairs to the perimeter.
Ensure a clear rectangular space in the center.
Facing mirrors is ideal; otherwise, students face YOU.
Rule of Thumb: Everyone needs space for 2 big steps sideways without neighbor collisions.
2. Marker Magic
Place tape, dots, or paper in a checkerboard pattern to prevent wandering.
Checkerboard Spacing (2-3 feet apart)
The 30-Minute Routine
05
Warm-Up: Feel the Beat
Put on music without instructions. Lead by example.
March in Place • Shoulder Rolls • Side Steps • Clap Along
"We're warming up so we don't pull anything. No wrong moves!"
10
Teach the Moves: Skill Breakdown
DO NOT play the song yet. Keep it silent or very low.
Step Left/Right
Slide Left/Right
The Turn (Options!)
Hands on Knees/Hop
"You can make moves smaller. Chair dancing counts!"
10
Full Dance: Cha Cha Slide
Song time! Lead from the front center marker.
CALL MOVES
HYPE THEM UP
KEEP GOING
05
Cool Down & Reflection
Slow tempo or no music. Gentle stretching.
"How does your body feel?" • "What was your favorite move?"
Board Prep
Write these core messages on the front board to anchor the session's vibe and purpose.
Today's Dance: Cha Cha Slide
GOAL: Move, sweat, and have fun!
RULE: Try your best. No judgment.
VIBE: There are no "wrong" moves!
Cha Cha Slides GET READY TO MOVE
DANCE FLOOR
DYNAMITE
Today's Groove: The Cha Cha Slide
Today's Mission
MOVE
Get your blood flowing and energy up!
HAVE FUN
Laugh, smile, and enjoy the rhythm.
TRY BEST
Focus on the effort, not being perfect.
05 MIN WARM-UP
1
March in Place
2
Shoulder Rolls
3
Side-to-Side Steps
4
Clap to the Beat
Pro Tip:
"Listen for the snare drum. That's your cue to clap! No wrong moves, just good vibes."
THE BREAKDOWN
Step Left / Right
Simple walking steps
Slide Right / Left
One long gliding step
The Turn
90-degree hop or step
Clap / Hop
Follow the lyric cues
GO TIME!
The music is about to start. Listen closely to the singer—he tells you exactly what to do!
Listen
Step
Enjoy
COOL DOWN
How does your body feel?
Energized? Tired? Strong?
What was your favorite move?
The slide? The hop? The turn?
GREAT WORK TODAY!
Move Maker Cheat Sheet Move Maker
Cha Cha Slide Reference Sheet
Name / Home Base
Step It Out
Walk in place or to the side. Keep your chest up and eyes front!
The Slide
A smooth, gliding step. Push off your back foot and soar!
The Turn
Hop or step 90 degrees to your left. New wall, new energy!
Hands on Knees
Cross your hands and bounce. Keep the rhythm in your legs.
Rhythm Reflection
Which move felt the most natural to you?
My Energy Level (1-10)
LOW
HIGH
One word to describe today
DID YOU KNOW? The "Cha Cha Slide" was originally created as a workout song for a health club in Chicago!
Stay
Groovy
Cha Cha Routine Script Balancing Move List The Full Routine
Comprehensive Move List for the Cha Cha Slide
Stay on Beat!
The Intro
1
"Everybody clap your hands!"
Continuous rhythmic clapping until the first move is called.
The Sequence Steps
01
"To the left / To the right!"
Take 3 steps in the direction called and touch your opposite foot.
02
"Take it back now!"
Take 3 steps backward and touch.
03
"One hop this time!"
Both feet jump forward once. (Often followed by 2, 3, or 5 hops!)
04
"Right foot let's stomp / Left foot let's stomp!"
Stomp hard with the named foot. Keep arms moving!
05
"Now cha cha!"
Step right foot over left, then left over right (cross-steps).
06
"Turn it out / Turn it up!"
Hop or step 90 degrees to your LEFT to face the new wall.
The Specialty Moves
Slide Left / Right
One long gliding step. "Slide to the left... Slide to the right!"
Reverse!
Immediately switch directions on the steps you are currently doing.
Hands on Knees
Also called "Criss Cross." Cross your hands on your knees while bouncing.
Charlie Brown
A rocking movement stepping forward and back with rhythm.
How Low?
Squat or limbo down. "How low can you go? Can you go down low?"
Freeze!
Strike a pose and stop moving entirely until the next command.
Instructional Note: The lyrics are the choreography. If you listen to the singer, you'll never miss a beat!