WB Dance Series, Set 8: You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch / Jingle-Bell Rock: Lyric/Choreography Pack & CD

Gilpin's choreography for these two beloved holiday songs strips away complexity without sacrificing fun. Kids engage immediately because the moves match the song's energy and humor, and the accompanying CD with separate tracks means you can rehearse movement and music independently or together.

Playful irreverence meets holiday sparkle. "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" gives dancers permission to be silly and mischievous, while "Jingle-Bell Rock" channels pure joy and movement. Both songs invite uninhibited fun without requiring dance training.

Elementary students ages 6 and up in gym classes, dance classes, school assemblies, holiday programs, camps, and after-school settings. This set works for mixed-ability groups because the choreography is straightforward and the songs themselves are instantly recognizable.

• Start with the accompaniment track alone so students can focus entirely on learning the choreography without singing. Once movement patterns are solid, layer in the vocal melody.
• Break the routine into 8-count or 16-count sections rather than teaching the full piece at once. Small chunks build confidence, especially for younger dancers.
• Use the performance track during final rehearsals and in performance to maintain energy and timing that might flag with live singing alone.
• Have students watch themselves in mirrors or record rehearsals so they can see the visual impact of their movements and self-correct alignment and spacing.

Program this set at winter assemblies, holiday concerts, or year-end celebrations where the goal is audience delight and student engagement over technical precision. It pairs well with more traditional choral repertoire as an intermission lift or closing number that gets the whole gym moving. The two contrasting songs give you flexibility to feature different student groups or to bookend a longer program.

• Learning choreography to recorded accompaniment
• Coordinating movement with vocal rhythm and phrasing
• Following stage directions and spatial awareness in formation
• Building confidence in movement and performance comfort
• Responding to tempo and dynamics in recorded tracks