The Wiggle Dance

Wiggle, shake, and groove like a happy worm with this lively brain break dance!

  • Moderate Break (2-5 mins)
  • Early Childhood, Lower Primary
  • Dance and Rhythm

Instructions

Get Ready to Wiggle!

  • Find a space where you can move freely without bumping into others.
  • Hit play on Danny Go! Brain Break Songs for Kids and crank up "The Wiggle Dance!"

Follow the Moves

  • Listen carefully to the lyrics—they’ll tell you exactly how to wiggle, shake, and groove!
  • Pretend you’re a wiggly worm, and let your arms, legs, and body wiggle along to the beat.
  • Don’t hold back—add your own funky worm moves to make it extra fun!

Finish with a Big Wiggle

  • When the song ends, do one last, giant wiggle and freeze in your final pose.
  • High-five your friends for being the wiggliest dancers around!
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The Wiggle Dance

Wiggle, shake, and groove like a happy worm with this lively brain break dance!

  • Duration Moderate Break (2-5 mins)
  • Age Early Childhood, Lower Primary
  • Category Dance and Rhythm
  • Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
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