Rhythmic Movement Skills

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Chapter 19RhythmicMovement Skills

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Rhythm

Basis for music and dance All body movements tend to be rhythmic Rhythmic activities appropriate for younger

children


Rhythmic Movement Skills

Early experiences with functional and creative movement

Locomotor skills are inherently rhythmic Rhythm can enhance development of locomotor

skills An important component of children’s dance is

fundamental rhythms Begins with locomotor skills children already

possess


Rhythm

Rhythmic activities are a vehicle for expressive movement

Offer opportunities for broad participation Personalize responses to a movement Create unique rhythmic responses within song and

dances Rhythmic programs should be balanced


Rhythm


Developmental Level I

Focus on creative rhythms and movement songs Simple folk dances and mixers Simple mixers help children find new partners and

move rhythmically Activities that require minimum instruction while

giving a positive experience


Developmental Level II

Folk and line dances that include combinations of locomotor skills

Marching, basic tinikling steps, and introductory square dancing steps

Emphasis mastering simple locomotor skills


Developmental Level III

More difficult steps Grapevine Schottische Polka Intermediate tinikling steps Two-step

Students not comfortable moving with partners of opposite sex


Understanding Rhythmic Accompaniment

Music has essential characteristics Tempo

Speed of the music Can be constant or show gradual increase or

decrease


Understanding Rhythmic Accompaniment

Beat Underlying rhythm of the music Pulse of the music Even or uneven


Understanding Rhythmic Accompaniment Measure

Group of beats made by the regular occurrence of a heavy accent

Intensity Loud Soft Light Heavy

Phrase Natural grouping of measures Usually eight underlying beats


Sources of Rhythmic Accompaniment

Children more likely to move to a rhythm that is stimulating Skillful use of a drum or tambourine

Primarily wrist action, not arm Build a collection of music as a school or

department


Creative Rhythms

Creativity should be part of all dance and rhythmic activities

Creativity is the goal Functional movement is secondary Emphasis is on process, not the movement

outcomes Careful guidance is necessary to increase self-

direction


Creative Rhythms

Instructional Procedures Appropriate music or rhythmic background Analyze setting Listening is important Use action-directing statements Initial focus on selecting appropriate rhythmic

background Time to develop and try student’s ideas


Expressive Movement

Children can express moods and feelings Show reactions to colors and sounds through

improvisation Discuss qualities of a particular piece of music Ask children how it makes them feel


Folk Dances

A traditional dance of a particular culture Teaches an understanding of various cultures Build from basic dance steps Focus on the main skill(s) of the dance first and

sequence later


Teaching New Dances Successfully

Slow down the music If the dance is short, use whole-teaching approach Students in scattered formation Avoid use of partners Avoid left-right, clockwise-counterclockwise Perform a dance once or twice in a daily lesson Teach rhythm the same way as sports skills Dances with strong movements appeal to boys


Modifying Rhythmic Activities

Traditional music may not be appealing Use current music to motivate Change traditional dances into line dances


Modifying Rhythmic Activities


Arranging for Partners

Dancing boy-girl is not necessary Use follow-the-leader Boys join hands in circle, girls step behind Girls in circle facing counterclockwise, boys in

outer circle facing clockwise Square dance

Take first four couples from any of the above to form a set

Continue for all sets


Formation for Folk Dances


Dance Positions

Rhythmic Movement Skills

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