WB Dance Series, Set 2: Shake Rattle and Roll / Happy Feet!: Lyric/Choreography Pack & CD

Gilpin understands what actually works with elementary students: real rock grooves, simple memorable melodies, and choreography that doesn't require dance training to look great. The dual-track CD format means you can rehearse with accompaniment or play performance versions for concerts without anyone scrambling to run sound. Two contrasting pieces in one pack give you programmatic flexibility while keeping prep work manageable.

Pure kinetic energy. Rock and roll backbone meets jubilant movement, the kind of music that makes kids forget they're learning anything. There's a sense of freedom and fun without sacrificing musicality.

Elementary classroom teachers, PE instructors, after-school program coordinators, and summer camp directors working with kids ages 6 and up. Works equally well in structured music classrooms, gym settings, or any environment where you want high-engagement, joyful movement.

• Map out the choreography during initial rehearsals before layering in the recording; let students own the movement vocabulary first, then add musical precision.
• Isolate tricky rhythmic moments between lyrics in rehearsal so kids can nail hits without depending on the vocal melody to guide them.
• Run full dress rehearsals with the performance track at concert volume so students adjust to performing alongside rather than with their own voices.

These tracks excel as concert openers or closers; they build immediate audience connection and let young performers showcase confidence through movement. They're also perfect for school assemblies, talent shows, or special events where you need short, polished numbers that don't require elaborate staging.

• Coordinating rhythmic precision with gross motor choreography
• Maintaining steady pulse while executing choreography combinations
• Singing with clarity while moving
• Following multi-part ensemble directions
• Building confidence through performance in a low-pressure rock idiom