Center for Learning through the Arts & Technology - Grade 1

Review energy words from lessons #1 and perform them to instrumental music.

As a group, discuss the movement qualities explored. Make connections to feelings and emotions (e.g. when I move wiggly I feel silly). Use the Quality of Movement Checklist and Rubric to evaluate the accuracy of student movement which type of force/effort, movement quality, levels, speeds and shapes were used in each of the dances.

Use listening and speaking skills by playing musical accompaniment and asking students to describe what the music sounds like and what kind of movement would be performed. Challenge students with improvisation by allowing them to move and change their quality of movement as the music changes.

Discuss the words smooth, sharp, swing, shake, wiggle and bounce and what types of objects would move with each type of movement quality. Play music and ask students to perform each of the action words. Change the speed and level to challenge students.

Outline and core concepts for the Grade 1 dance lesson.