Disney Dance-Alongs

This Girl Can is all about celebrating women getting active, no matter how they choose to do it.

To get you inspired, we’ve teamed up with Disney and families across England to show you some of the ways mums and kids get moving to the songs they love.

You can learn their moves or put your own spin on their routine but whatever you do, however you do it, at the end of the day it’s about breaking a sweat while enjoying a fun time together.

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This video shows a mother and daughters dance routine to the karaoke version of the song ‘I Wanna Be Like You’ from the Disney movie The Jungle Book (1967). Each dance move will come before the set of lyrics they perform it to.

Dance Move: Hop side to side

Intro music

Dance Move: Swinging four step

Lyric: Now I’m the king of the swingers, oh, the jungle V.I.P, I reached the top and had to stop

Dance Move: Jump to face each other and push your arms in and out twice, then jump back

forwards and push in and out twice again

Lyric: And that’s what botherin’ me

Dance Move: Swinging four step

Lyric: I want to be a man, man-cub, and stroll right into town, and be just like those other men

Dance Move: Jump to face each other and push your arms in and out twice, then jump back forwards and push in and out twice again

Lyric: I’m tired of monkeying around

Dance Move: Fancy walk forwards and backwards whilst shaking jazz hands

Lyric: Oh, ooh-bi-doo, I wanna be like you, I want to walk like you, talk like you

Dance Move: Spin in place

Lyric: too

Dance move: Face each other and match kicks by putting feet out and tapping opposite feet together

Lyrics: You see it’s true, an ape like me

Dance Move: Hold hands and swing round in place

Lyrics: Can learn to be human too

Dance Move: Balance and play the trumpet

Lyrics: Now don’t try to kid me, mancub; I made a deal with you

Dance Move: Tangly vine legs

Lyrics: What I desire is man’s red fire to make my dream come true. Now give me the secret man cub

Dance Move: Jump and rock / paper / scissors

Lyrics: Come on, clue me what to do

Lyrics: Give me the power of man’s red flower so I can be like you

Dance Move: Fancy walks in sync

Lyrics: You! I wanna be like you, I wanna walk like you, Talk like you too

Dance Move: Spin in place

Lyrics: You’ll see it’s true

Dance Move: Matching kicks

Lyrics: Someone like me, Can learn to be, Like someone like me

Dance Move: Swing around

Lyrics: Can learn to be, Like someone like you, Can learn to be, Like someone like me

Dance Move: Jumping, Laughter, mother hugging daughter from the back

This video shows a mother and her son and daughter’s dance routine to the karaoke version of the song ‘You’re Welcome’ from the Disney movie Moana (2016). Each dance move will come before the set of lyrics they perform it to.

Nikki taps Zen on shoulders and Zen gets up to start dancing

Lyrics: Ok, ok, I see what’s happening here

Dance moves: Tap feet outwards and flow your arms out like water

Lyrics: You’re face to face with greatness, and it’s strange. You don’t even know how you feel, It’s adorable

Dance moves: Circle up and dance with parent at the back

Lyrics: Well, it’s nice to see that humans never change. Open your eyes, let’s begin

Dance moves: Breathe it in

Lyrics: Yes, it’s really me, it’s Maui Breathe it in

Dance moves: Flick your hair and show your arm muscles

Lyrics: The hair, the bod, When you’re staring at a demi-god

Dance moves: Jumps, side hop and bow

Lyrics: What can I say except, “You’re welcome”

Dance moves: Swings hands around and bow

Lyrics: For the tides, the sun, the sky / Hey, it’s okay, it’s okay / You’re welcome / I’m just an ordinary demi-guy

Dance moves: Dip down then lift and brag

Lyrics: Hey / What has two thumbs and pulled up the sky / When you were waddling yea high? / This guy

Dance moves: Ride the waves around

Lyrics: When the nights got cold / Who stole you fire from down below? /You’re lookin’ at him, yo

Dance moves: Twirl like a lasso

Lyrics: Oh, also I lassoed the sun / You’re welcome To stretch your days and bring you fun

Dance moves: Do the wave

Lyrics: Also I harnessed the breeze

Dance moves: Hop from side to side

Lyrics: You’re welcome // To fill your sails and shake your trees

Dance moves: Side hop and bow

Lyrics: So what can I say except you’re welcome / For the islands I pulled from the sea / There’s no need to pray, it’s okay // You’re welcome

Dance moves: freestyle

Lyrics: Ha, I guess it’s just my way of being me / You’re welcome / You’re welcome

Dance moves: Freestyle dancing

Lyrics: Hey, it’s your day to say, “You’re welcome” (you’re welcome) / ‘Cause I’m gonna need that boat / I’m sailing away, away, you’re welcome (you’re welcome) / ‘Cause Maui can do anything but float

Dance moves: Take some final bows

Lyrics: You’re welcome / (You’re welcome) / You’re welcome / And thank you

This video shows a mother and daughter’s dance routine to the karaoke version of the song ‘Under The Sea from the Disney movie The Little Mermaid (1989). Each dance move will come before the set of lyrics they perform it to.

Dance Move: Swim around eachother

Lyrics: Ariel, listen to me / The human world, it’s a mess / Life under the sea is better than anything they’ve got up there

Dance moves: Wiggle like seaweed

Lyrics: The seaweed is always greener / In somebody else’s lake / You dream about going up there / But that is a big mistake

Dance moves: Ocean floor (drops to floor) then high five and swing legs over each other from side to side

Lyrics: Just look at the world around you / Right here on the ocean floor / Such wonderful things surround you / What more is you lookin’ for?

Dance moves: Dance like the sea

Lyrics: Under the sea / Under the sea / Darling it’s better / Down where it’s wetter / Take it from me

Dance moves: Swings your arms like a sunrise, then lock arms and swing around

Lyrics: Up on the shore they work all day / Out in the sun they slave away / While we devotin’ / Full time to floatin’ / Under the sea

Dance moves: Imitate the instrument being described by the song

Lyrics: The newt play the flute / The carp play the harp / The plaice play the bass / And they soundin’ sharp / The bass play the brass / The chub play the tub / The fluke is the duke of soul (Yeah)

Dance moves: Double high five and spin

Lyrics: The ray he can play / The lings on the strings / The trout rockin’ out / The blackfish she sings / The smelt and the sprat, they know where it’s at / An’ oh that blowfish blow

Dance moves: Cha Cha together, walk like a crab

Intrumental Music

Dance moves: Dance like the sea

Lyrics: Under the sea Under the sea / When the sardine begin the beguine It’s music to me

Dance moves: Swings your arms like a sunrise, then lock arms and swings around

Lyrics: What do they got? / A lot of sand / We got a hot crustacean band / Each little clam here Know how to jam here / Under the sea

Dance moves: Sit down and swim the ocean floor

Lyrics: Each little slug here / Cuttin’ a rug here / Under the sea

Dance moves: Lean from side to side with your arms out

Lyrics: Each little snail here / Know how to wail here / That’s why it’s hotter / Under the water / Ya we in luck here / Down in the muck here / Under the sea

Top tips to exercise and have fun safely

If unsure about your ability, please consult your doctor or healthcare professional before attempting the exercises in these videos.
Follow any specific guidance that your doctor or other healthcare professional has given to you about taking part in movement and exercise, particularly if you have a pre-existing medical condition or are taking prescription medication.
Make sure you warm up and cool down to prevent injury.
Make sure you keep hydrated.
Wear appropriate clothing, and ensure that the physical environment in which you are conducting the activity is safe and suitable.
Take breaks from the activities as needed and don’t attempt any physical activity which you consider is beyond your capability.
Stop exercising immediately if you feel dizzy, faint or unwell and if these symptoms continue or worsen, consult your doctor.
Don’t participate in the suggested activities if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The legal stuff

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