LESSON

Retro Pop Dance (Week 6 to 7)

a. The Running Man
b. The Thriller
c. The Sprinkler
d. Roger Rabbit
e. Love Shack
QUARTER
First Grading
CONTENT STANDARDS
The learner demonstrates understanding of dance in optimizing one’s health; as
requisite for physical activity assessment performance, and as a career opportunity.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learner leads dance events with proficiency and confidence resulting in
independent pursuit and in influencing others positively.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

1. Self-assesses health-related fitness (HRF). status, barriers to physical activity
assessment participation and one’s diet. PEH12FH-Ig-i-6
3. Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at least 60 minutes
most days of the week in a variety of settings in- and out-of school. PEH12FH-Ia-t-8
5. Observes personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration, overexertion, hypo- and
hyperthermia during MVPA participation. PEH12FH-Ik-t-10
7. Participates in an organized event that addresses health/fitness issues and concerns.
PEH12FH-Ik-o-13
8. Organizes fitness event for a target health issue or concern. PEH12FH-Io-t-17
(https://www.depedk12.com/2020/05/deped-k-12-most-essential-learning.html)
REFERENCES
https://dancesensei-com.cdn.amproject.org – How to Dance Running Man: Classic Hip Hop
Move
https://www.liveabout.com/running-man-dance-1007148 - A Step By Step Guide to Doing
the Running Man Dance Correctly
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www/wikihow.com/Do-the-Thriller%3famp=1 – How to Do
the Thriller
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/12-thrilling-facts-about-michael-jacksons-thriller-
20131029
http://www.thrilltheworld.com/learn-the-dance/ - Images used in the Thriller
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprinkler_(dance)# - Sprinkler (dance)
https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk00nX6DXu-L9UNclPmdzY1sNwobe-w
%3A1591691391341&ei=f0jfXs64FNrR- The Roger Rabbit
https://www.vineright.com/stepsheet/29322/THE-LOVE-SHACK.html - The Love Shack
Antonio, E. and Maragay, D., 2016. Dance for Recreation and Wellness Workbook
Terminologies

Retro Dance- covers a broad range of blues based styles developed during the 1930s to 1950s. These

dance styles share similar patterns of movement, composition, and core dance content but vary with

respect to their characterization, emphasis and structure to provide clearly related but distinct dances.

RETRO POP DANCE

The Running Man

MC Hammer, was the proponent of this famous dance step. It is widely performed in different

videos and in disco houses.

The Thriller

This dance step was popularized by Michael Jackson during the 80’s. It is considered as classic

dance move because it is still incorporating to other dance craze up to this generation.

Dance Steps of The Thriller

1. Take four steps forward. This should start right when the music turns into a 1-2-3-4 beat. Start with

your right foot first. Then, take four steps back with your right foot first. Repeat.

2. Nod your head to one side. Nod on beat 1 and skip on 2 . Repeat the nodding again on beat 3 and 4.

This part should begin when Michael Jackson starts to sing.

3. Turn to the side and put your arms out. This step should begin directly after the nodding on beat 4.

Put one arm in front of you and one behind you. Your arms should be straightened. Then, bend your

knees. Put your bottom out and wiggle it up and down. Next, take a step forward and wiggle.

4. Put your hands into claw-like forms. Your fingers should be outstretched, separated, and bent. Move

your hand forward and then pull them back as if you were ripping through a bush. Repeat two times then

switch the side you're clawing at.

5. Stand straight. Stand still and upright. Throw your head back and lean back a bit with one leg in front if

you. Then, hop forward twice. Once you’ve hopped, bend your knees slightly, one leg out, with the other

to the side. Put your hand on your belt. The other hand will be out straight to your side.
6. Bend over. Go down with your whole body. The reason it is called 'down ha!' is because when you

come back up you make a face like you are yelling Ha! Repeat this move four times.

7. Clap your hands over your head. Right after "down ha!" bring your hands up and clap them directly

over your head. Clapping noises should be made in the music at this point. Bring them down slowly and

drag your feet to one side. Shrug your shoulders and turn your head to the side. Repeat the move in the

other direction.

8. Improvise during the pause. There will be an 8 count pause where you can do any zombie-like moves

you want. Next, shake your hands in front of you. Do a disco pose with one hand up and one down.

9. Walk forward for three counts. Put your “claws” out to the side start walking forward 3 counts. Then,

turn to the other side and walk back. Now, you should be walking the direction you came from originally.

Move for 3 counts.

10. Jump! Then bend over and try to touch your toes two times. Pause and pose for four counts, jump to

the other side, and then repeat. Then, turn around and throw one hand over your head. Swivel your feet

for a beat. Then bring your arm back up and bring it down, but this time it should stop and take 5 counts to

make it down. Grab the air on one side of you then punch it four times on your other side.

11. Turn your head four times. Then, turn your body around with 6 steps until you are facing the other

direction. Look behind you and slap your leg then take 10 steps backwards. You're trying to time this to

exactly before the chorus starts for the second time in the song because that is where your next step

comes in. Go slower or faster depending on how close you are to the chorus.

The Sprinkler

This dance step is just like imitating the garden sprinkler. You just have to assume that you are

watering irrigation or a garden.

The Roger Rabbit

This dance imitates the floppy movements of the lead cartoon character as seen in the 1988 film Who

Framed Roger Rabbit.

Dance Steps of The Love Shack

FORWARD STEP TOUCHES/CLICKS

1-2Step right forward, touch left beside right (clicking fingers at shoulder level)

3-4Step left forward, touch right beside left (clicking fingers at shoulder level)

5-6Step right forward, touch left beside right (clicking fingers at shoulder level)

7-8Step left forward, touch right beside left (clicking fingers at shoulder level)

BACK STEP TOUCHES/CLICKS

1-2Step right back, touch left beside right (clicking fingers at waist level)

3-4Step left back, touch right beside left (clicking fingers at waist level)

5-6Step right back, touch left beside right (clicking fingers at waist level)

7-8Step left back, touch right beside left (clicking fingers at waist level)

HEEL DIGS, HEEL SWIVELS

1-2Touch right heel forward, step right beside left

3-4On balls of both feet, swivel both heels right then left

5-6Touch left heel forward, step left beside right

7-8On balls of both feet, swivel both heels left then right

GRAPEVINE LEFT WITH SCUFF, GRAPEVINE RIGHT WITH (¼-RIGHT)

1-2Step left to left side, cross-step right behind left

3-4Step left to left side, scuff right heel forward

5-6Step right to right side, cross-step left behind right

7-8Step right to right side with ¼ turn right, step left beside right (finish feet together)

SLAPS, CLAPS, THUMB LIFTS (HITCH-HIKING)

1-2Slap both hands on knees twice

3-4Clap hands twice

5-6Thumb a lift with right hand

7-8Thumb a lift with left hand

Bouncing from knees throughout those 8 counts

SIDE STEPS, SHIMMIES

1-4Step right to right side, shimmy while touching left beside right

5-8Step left to left side, shimmy while touching right beside left