Quality elementary physical education programs recognize the changing development and movement abilities of children (NASPE, 2007). Educational dance within these programs provides opportunities to engage in developmentally appropriate rhythmic activities. Research to date provides modest information for physical educators regarding what rhythmic activities are best suited for elementary children. This study identified developmental trends in the dance performance of children age six to nine and the factors that affected their performance on three line and three circle dances. Participants included 97 early elementary age students (first grade, n=32; second, n=35; and third, n=30) enrolled in after school programs. Prerequisite skills tests of beat competency and locomotor/nonlocomotor skills were administered prior to instruction. Beat competence was measured by the Beat Competence Analysis Test (BCAT) (Weikart,...

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