Get in Sync with Back-to-Back Dance Moves!

What is Back-to-Back Dance Moves?

Back-to-Back Dance Moves is a variation of the popular 'Back to Back Drawing' icebreaker activity. In this activity, participants pair up and stand back-to-back. They then have to listen to a series of dance moves being called out by the facilitator and try to execute those moves without being able to see each other. The objective is to match each other's moves as closely as possible.

This activity not only promotes teamwork and communication but also encourages creativity and spontaneity in movement.

Materials needed for Back-to-Back Dance Moves

• 2 Pieces of Paper (Per pair)
• 2 Pencil or Pen (Per pair)

How to play Back-to-Back Dance Moves

• Calling out Dance Moves: Start calling out different dance moves, such as 'spin in place,' 'do the robot,' 'jump and clap,' etc. Encourage the participants to be creative with their moves and to make them as clear as possible for their partner to follow.
• Matching the Moves: After each dance move is called out, give the participants a few seconds to execute the move. They should try to match each other's moves as closely as possible.
• Rotating Roles: After a few rounds, have the participants switch roles, so the followers become the leaders and vice versa. Repeat steps 3 and 4.
• Reflection and Discussion: Gather the group and facilitate a discussion about the activity. Ask participants how they felt trying to match their partner's moves without being able to see each other. Discuss the importance of communication, trust, and teamwork in this activity.
• Pairing Up: Ask participants to pair up and stand back-to-back with their partner.
• Explaining the Rules: Explain that one person in each pair will be the 'leader' and the other person will be the 'follower.' The leader will listen to a series of dance moves called out by the facilitator and try to execute them while the follower tries to match the leader's moves.

Benefits of Back-to-Back Dance Moves

Team building activities are far more than just fun and games. They pack a punch when it comes to the range of benefits they can deliver. Some of the benefits of Back-to-Back Dance Moves include:

• Teamwork: This activity fosters teamwork as participants have to work together to match each other's dance moves.
• Communication: It promotes communication skills as participants have to listen to instructions and express their movements clearly.
• Creativity: Back-to-Back Dance Moves allows participants to be creative and spontaneous in their dance moves, encouraging self-expression.
• Icebreaker: It breaks the ice and creates a fun and relaxed environment for participants to interact with each other.

Why we like Back-to-Back Dance Moves

We love this activity because it brings laughter and joy to any group! It's a great way to break the ice and get people moving and interacting with each other.

Reflection questions for Back-to-Back Dance Moves

Reflection questions are a great way to help your team process their experience after playing Back-to-Back Dance Moves.

1. How did you feel trying to match your partner's moves without being able to see each other? This question encourages participants to reflect on the challenges and experiences they had during the activity.
2. What strategies did you use to communicate effectively with your partner? This question promotes discussion about the importance of clear communication and different methods participants used.
3. How did trust play a role in this activity? Participants can reflect on the trust they had to place in their partner to accurately execute the dance moves.
4. What did you learn about teamwork from this activity? This question allows participants to discuss the teamwork skills that were necessary to successfully complete the activity.

Which skills does Back-to-Back Dance Moves build?

• Teamwork - Teamwork skills are crucial for icebreakers and team building because they foster effective communication, encourage collaboration, and promote a sense of unity among team members, leading to better problem-solving and increased productivity.
• Communication - Communication skills are essential for icebreakers and team building because they facilitate effective and open dialogue, allowing team members to connect and understand each other better, which leads to improved collaboration and problem-solving.
• Creativity - Creativity skills can greatly enhance icebreakers and team building by allowing participants to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions and ideas. This promotes collaboration, boosts morale, and fosters a positive and innovative environment within a team.