Free Brain Break0:43
Carnival Bottom Kicks: Butt Kicks in Place Brain Break
Carnival Bottom Kicks is a 43-second Brain Break for kids: butt kicks in place.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Energy
- High energy
- Length
- 43 seconds
- Category
- Running & Footwork
- Ages
- Ages 4–6
How to do Carnival Bottom Kicks
Run in place while kicking the heels toward the bottom.
Why it helps
Warms the legs and develops quick running rhythm.
What the coach says
The words of this video, from its captions.
Now, warmup number two, carnival bottom kicks. In Brazil, the carnival celebration is the most joyful party on earth. The dancers move through the streets with so much energy, their heels kick up behind them like this. Running in place and kick those heels up towards your bottom. Feel those legs pumping, hands on your hips and go. We are going for 10 seconds, okay? Ready? 10, nine, 8, kick those heels up, 7, 6, 5, you're at the carnival, 4, 3, higher, 2, 1, put those legs down.
Framework alignment
- PLAYfun: Running
- SHAPE: Standard 1 — Develops a variety of motor skills
- Indicator: 1.2.1
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