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
• 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