Using Space: Shape
Lesson 4: Shape
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Overview
- Students will demonstrate understanding of space through creating and performing shapes at different sizes and levels.
4A. Warm up Routine:
Kindergarten Dance Lesson #4: Warm up Routine
4B. Warm-up Review: The class reviews axial and locomotor movements reflecting level and size, using references to animals and letters.
Kindergarten Dance Lesson #2: Warm-up Review
4C. Model Using Space: The teachers show students how to use clay to represent shapes (flat, curved, etc.).
Kindergarten Dance Lesson #4: Model Using Space
4D. Guided Practice Explore: Students use clay for representation of shapes and then duplicate the shapes with their bodies.
Kindergarten Dance Lesson #4: Guided Practice Explore
4E. Guided Practice Options and Extensions Copy: Students do the limbo to explore levels (high, middle, low).
Kindergarten Dance Lesson #4: Guided Practice Options and Extensions Copy
4F. Guided Practice Freeze Dance and Cool Down:
Kindergarten Dance Lesson #4: Guided Practice Freeze Dance and Cool Down
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