Funga Alafia
Sing and dance a welcoming song that is a mix of continents.
Kind of Song: dance/movement
Brother Come and Dance
Try this song from the Opera, Hansel and Gretel that invites participation.
Great Big House in New Orleans
Get up close and personal with this party game from pioneer days! May be sung as
a partner song with L’il Liza Jane, or to the Canada version offered.
Old Brass Wagon
Want to go a-courtin’ but not allowed to dance? Well then, try this once popular
“party game” as a way to get to know each other.
Holi Ho
Join in the pulsing beat and frantic activity of a Holi celebration (minus
the water and coloured powder throwing).
Sur Le Pont
A song that is nearly as old as the bridge it dances on. Enjoy the change of pace
partway through this traditional French melody.
Napoléon
March to the beat with Napoleon’s soldiers, but what do you do when the beat is silent?
Deck the Halls
Dance this carol that combines an ancient festive time (Yule) with a newer tradition.
Give Me Joy
Try stamping the rhythm on your feet —instant dance! For a change of pace, use sign language for the key words. Set at a pace that calls for movement, new words make an old tune ready for singing.
Rig a Jig Jig
Explore ways of moving down the street (sidewalk) in this old, familiar song.
