Ch 14

Rhythmic Movement: mvmt in time to sound

Dance: moving rhythmically usually to music during prescribed steps & gestures

Typically done in dance but can be in game form

Develop basic 4 count beat Move in time to a beat Create own sequences Non-locomotor & locomotor

movements then add music

Progress to 3 count beat Skips, gallops, turns Progress to line dancing, simple folk

dancing Child-designed rhythmic mvmt dances

Clapping, marching in place then progress to moving in rhythm

Equipment

• Non-locomotor Jump, turn, wiggle, kick, bounce, stomp, etc

• Locomotor Walk, run, skip, hop, leap, gallop

Shapes Direction Path

Addition of hand movements Instruments, hankerchief, hoops,

ribbons, scarves, balls, etc. Used so learners not have to hold

hands

If in question, do not use Children music selection, oldies Tempo fit range of speed commonly 64-

128 beats 4 beat count easiest Be careful of new music

After mastered 4 count beat to music, use non locomotor & locomotor skills

Progress to 3 count beat & moving to 8th note

Listen to accents to determine counts Move on ½ counts – strike hands on

hips then move hands out

Introduce music After learners able to move in solid count

Moving on every 8th count get HR up Line dancing: easy to learn Tinkling – rhythmic activity involves

individuals or pairs jumping between or standing outside 2 long poles

Folk Dancing – originated among ordinary people & integral to their culture Ethnic groups, rural or urban

Challenges – learn steps yourself then teach others

Rhythmic dance scripts – design own dance scripts

Embarrassment in front of others