Diamond
Dance - Outcome A (4-6)-9
Students get into groups
of four and form a diamond (not a square) in an open space in the
gymnasium.
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Levels, Shapes, Directions and Pathways |
One student is chosen to lead the group through
creative movements. The leader stands at one of the points of the
diamond, facing away from the group. The leader uses actions which
explore different levels, directions, and pathways. The leader performs
a pre-determined number of movements (e.g., eight movements) in
a manner that is slow enough that the other three group members
can follow and mirror the movements.
Once the leader has completed the movements, he/she
does a quarter or half turn, making one of the other three group
members the new leader. Continue as above so that each member has
the opportunity to be the leader at least once.
For example, for eight counts, one leader may
choose to do two claps, two twists at a low level, two forward steps,
and two backward steps.
The next leader in the diamond could choose four
jumps stretched very tall, and four finger snaps while moving forward,
very low to the ground. Once all students have been the leader,
repeat the sequences again, or create new actions.
Challenge the groups to choreograph their routines
so that all four members movements flow with the others to
create one longer routine.
Allow students to choose thematic music and to
adapt routines to the music (e.g., popular movie theme songs such
as Mission Impossible, or songs from Disney movies).
Vary the number of movements each group member
is responsible to lead.
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are clues that you have reached the outcomes ...
Students are able to match their movements to
the music.
Each group member performs the pre-determined
number of movements with control and rhythm.
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