Pray by Sam Smith

Coaching Notes:

Pre-Teach: yes Focus: internal Purpose: experience creating a unique prayer dance



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Preteach: This is a really soulful song. When I say on the spot, you’ll go into this prayer dance of your own. You do it in a way that feels good to you.

First move: Start by connecting with the accent in the song. Don’t worry about the rhythms or the steps in between. Focus on the accent. Focus on that accent with the arms. You can travel with it as you want. Levels. Explore all the space around you. This song will build toward the end so encourage them to become more dramatic with their movements.

Second move: Prayer on the spot. Any prayer dance that you feel. Put more soul in it. Explore with levels. Make it personal.

Transitions: 0:00 Short intro 0:04 Start by connecting to the accent with the arms/hands. Then add the feet. 0:52 On the spot, do your own prayer with the arms 1:25 It goes back to the accent 1:58 On the spot, prayer 2:31 Connect with the accent 3:04 On the spot, prayer