Creative Dance and Expression · Dance
Rhythm and Tempo
Responding to different beats and speeds of music. Students learn to synchronize their movements with an external rhythm.
Key Questions
- 1How does fast music change the way your body wants to move?
- 2Can you find the pulse of the music and match it with your feet?
- 3How do we stay in time with our partners during a dance?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - DanceNCCA: Primary - Exploration, creation and performance of dance
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Active Bodies, Healthy Minds: Year 3 Physical Education
Unit: Creative Dance and Expression
Period: Dance
Suggested Methodologies
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