Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Movements
Exploring different ways the body can move through space (walking, running, jumping) and in place (bending, twisting, stretching).
Key Questions
- Differentiate between movements that travel and movements that stay in one place.
- Construct a short dance phrase using both locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
- Explain how varying these types of movements adds interest to a dance.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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