Virtual Games
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LYG x Nandos Virtual Dance
London Youth Games has launched a Virtual Dance event in partnership with Step Change Studios to give all young Londoners the opportunity to stay active, represent their borough and express themselves during the pandemic.
LYG Virtual Dance will run for six weeks, with each week dedicated to a different style of dance, including Street, Latin, Contemporary and Bollywood. Dance professionals including Joelle D’Fontaine, will introduce the different styles, sharing their favourite moves and inspiring young Londoners to create their own routines.
Videos showcasing the different styles will be released every Saturday at 10am. Young Londoners will then have until Friday at 12pm to get involved and confirm their participation via the LYG website. Participants are also encouraged to share videos of their routines for the chance to win the MVP Award and Nike prizes.
Week One
street/HIP HOP
The first dance style is Street/Hip Hop. Watch Jared’s tutorial video to learn some classic moves. Jared is going to teach you how to do the Butterfly, the Biz Markie, the Patty Duke and the V-Step. Once you’ve learnt the moves, try out Jared’s routine or create one of your own.
LYG Virtual Dance is for everyone. Jared has included variations for the different moves and you can adapt his routine to suit your ability and mobility. Just make sure you have fun and add your own personality!
Confirm your participation to earn points for your borough and submit videos of your routine for the chance to win our weekly MVP Award. You can also share videos of your routines on social media using #ThisIsLYG.
Week Two
Bollywood
This week’s dance style is Bollywood. Gita is here to show you some classic moves. Gita is going to teach you how to do the Thumbka, the Pick Up Step, Rainbow Hands and Wipers. Once you’ve learnt the moves, try out Gita’s routine or create one of your own.
Whatever your ability LYG Virtual Dance is for you. You can adapt Gita’s moves to suit your skill level and mobility. Remember dance is all about having fun and keeping active.
Confirm your participation to earn points for your borough and submit videos of your routine for the chance to win our weekly MVP Award. You can also share videos of your routines on social media using #ThisIsLYG.
Week Three
Latin
This week’s dance style is Latin. Watch M’s tutorial video to learn four Salsa dance steps. M is going to teach you how to do the Cucaracha, the Cumbia, the Jump Spin and the Forward and Back Step. Once you’ve learnt the moves, try out M’s routine or create one of your own.
Get involved in this week’s Latin dance challenge. You don’t have to have any previous dance experience. You can adapt the moves to suit your ability and mobility. Get creative, have fun and show us your moves.
Confirm your participation to earn points for your borough and submit videos of your routine for the chance to win our weekly MVP Award. You can also share videos of your routines on social media using #ThisIsLYG.
Week Four
Contemporary
This week’s dance style is Contemporary. Watch Maiya’s tutorial video to learn four inclusive dance moves. Maiya is going to teach you Twist, Throwing, Contraction and Circle. Once you’ve learnt the moves, try out Maiya’s routine or create one of your own.
This fun dance challenge is for all abilities. You can adapt the moves and routine to suit any ability and mobility. Find what works for you!
Confirm your participation to earn points for your borough and submit videos of your routine for the chance to win our weekly MVP Award. You can also share videos of your routines on social media using #ThisIsLYG.
Hockey challenge
hockey
poplar primary school in merton
How long does it take you to dribble a ball round the markers? You must dribble the ball round the markers twice, like in the video.
Record how long it takes you to complete the challenge and submit your time. This challenge can be done indoors or outdoors. You can use any type of ball for this challenge. If you don’t have a hockey stick you can use a tennis racket, a cricket bat or even a broom. Download the Challenge Sheet for suggested adaptations and coaching tips.
Boccia challenge
Boccia
WAVERELY SCHOOL IN ENFIELD
How many balls can you get into the hoops? You have 5 different hoops and 5 attempts to get a ball in each hoop.
You will receive 10 points for each ball you get into the hoops. Place a ball in one of the hoops, this is worth 20 points if you hit it. You can use any type of ball for this challenge. You can throw, roll or use a ramp to propel the balls. If you don’t have hoops, you can use rope or tape to create your targets. Download the Challenge Sheet for suggested adaptations and coaching tips.
NFL challenge
NFL
Leyshana and toshane from enfield
How many catches can you complete in 60 seconds? You should try to include 4 different types of catches.
If you don’t have an American football, you can use a football, a tennis ball or any other type of ball or object that you can safely catch with. If you don’t have a partner, you can throw the ball against a wall and see how many times you can catch it. Download the Challenge Sheet for suggested adaptations and coaching tips.
Netball challenge
netball
The Fox Federation in Kensington & Chelsea
How many times can you catch and throw the ball between the markers in 30 seconds? Remember to concentrate on your footwork.
You can use any type of ball for this challenge as long as it bounces. The markers should be laid out 3 metres apart. This challenge can be done indoors or outdoors. You can do this challenge with a partner. Try the variations in the video. Download the Challenge Sheet for suggested adaptations and coaching tips.
Cricket challenge
cricket
Oaklands School in Tower Hamlets
How many times can you bowl the ball into the target area? You have 10 attempts to bowl a ball, overarm or underarm, into a target area whilst trying to hit the stumps.
Each time the ball lands in the target area you get 1 point. Each time the ball hits the stumps you receive an additional 1 point. The maximum points that can be scored from one attempt is 2 points. The maximum points you can score overall is 20 points. Add up your points and submit your scores after 10 attempts. Download the Challenge Sheet for suggested adaptations and coaching tips.
