11/15/2023 0 Comments Dance moves names 2014![]() ![]() ![]() As a general rule I don’t allow that since the students have already started learning the “choreography” and changing the movements once demonstrated is confusing for the other dancers.) If your group is really large this can be long process. (Students may wish to change their movement. You can see which works best for your group. You may choose to go around the whole circle a few times with each child modeling their name/movement(s) until everyone seems comfortable and then try to take out the repetition, try stopping every five children and performing the movements with no model or, with each new name/movement(s), practice stringing the movements together a la “I went on a picnic” cumulative memory game. Have each student say her/his name and simultaneously perform the corresponding movement(s) with the other students repeating the name and the movement. For reluctant movers, I often suggest they just use the clapping for their movement.ĭepending on the size and attention span of the group, you can approach this next step any number of ways. You may want to play the music in the background you will be using for the final product to inspire their movements and get them acquainted with the music. Some guidelines I find to be helpful are to keep the movements “safe, simple and staying in place.” Give the students some time (30 seconds is usually enough) to create their own personal movements. Just as in the clapping activity, have the students repeat your name and movements. Using your own name, create a movement for each syllable of your name saying the syllables as you demonstrate the movement. You could use this opportunity to point out that contrast or you may choose to have them stay with a steady beat.) Once they are clear on how many syllables they have in their names, they are ready for step 2! Others may choose to clap rhythmically clapping their names as they might really pronounce them. (Some students may clap their names with a steady beat. Going around the circle have each child say her/his name and clap the syllables. Simultaneously, say your name and clap the syllables so students hear the distinct syllables. The end results are definitely fun, but may even be quite beautiful. All while, reinforcing student names at once! Ultimately, the goal is to co-create a name dance for the whole class containing a movement contributed by each child. This activity is a great way to utilize syllabication, get the class moving in a structured way, practice axial or non-locomotor movement. Especially, when trying to learn (or reacquaint myself with) the names of 600 children. I have a terrible memory for names and love to have something to trigger my memory. At the beginning of the school year, it is fun (and quite helpful) to have activities reinforcing student names. ![]()
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