Cossack Dance

Cossack Dance

A partner exercise that challenges coordination, strength, flexibility, and collaboration skills.

  • 6+ years
  • Group size: 2+
  • Duration: 5 min
  • Partner exercise
  • Gym / Sports hall
  • Open space
  • Music

The pair squats on the floor/ground, facing each other, with their bottoms almost touching their heels. They extend their arms forward and grasp each other's hands.

Then:

  • they extend one foot alternately in front of them
  • bring the foot back to the squatting position, and then switch feet

The movement should be rhythmic and simultaneous, so that the pair follows the same beat. It can be nice to use music with a steady rhythm that they can move to.