Dance for Guides

Dancing is a great way for older girls to have fun enjoying Active Living and learn about other cultures and team-work. Instructions are included with more publications. Make sure you know the dance before trying to teach it.

The dances listed have been tested with girls. Some take several times to learn. The easier dances have an asterisk *. Ask your District Commissioner for local Guiders/Trainers/Resource People who are familiar with the dance tapes/books in Guiding.

Guiding Dance Tapes

Let's Dance:
Seven Jumps*
Ding Dong Daddy*
Take a Little Peek
Dip for the Oyster
Tinkling (need long bamboo sticks or plastic pipe)


Singing Games/Dances
Celebrate With Song:
Ak Shav*

Dance, Dance Dance:
St. Lawrence Jig
Maple Leaf
Stomp*
La Bastringue
Alley Cat
La Raspa

Jubilee:
Four Jolly Blacksmiths
Norwegian Number Game*

The following two books are no longer in print, check with the Arts (Music) Trainer in your Area, or your Unit/District/Division/Area for a copy to borrow.

Musical Fun With the Brownie Pack:
Caimarussa*
Three Blind Mice

Sing a Song Dance With Me:
The Big Ship*
Igloo*
Jingle at the Window (Brownies)

Other Sources

Older girls may appreciate trying other types of dances such as Greek, Belly Dancing, Country Line-dancing, Celtic, or Jazz. Some of the girls may have the necessary training to teach others. You could also check with parents, other Guiders or your community for resources.


Courtesy of BC Training, October 1999


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