Creative Dance and Gymnastics · Movement and Expression

Rhythm and Response

Moving in time to a beat and responding creatively to different types of music and sounds.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the music change the way your body wants to move?
  2. 2Can you mirror your partner's movements exactly?
  3. 3How do we show different emotions through dance?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Dance
Class/Year: 1st Class
Subject: Active Bodies and Healthy Minds
Unit: Creative Dance and Gymnastics
Period: Movement and Expression

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