Creative Arts Dance and Music
Year 3 Exploration NSW Creative Arts Curriculum 45 Minutes of Movement and Rhythm
WALT - We Are Learning To
Explore movement and dance improvisation Discover rhythms in our everyday world Create simple dance sequences Use our bodies as musical instruments Work together in creative arts activities
Success Criteria
I can move my body in different ways to show feelings I can find rhythms in sounds around me I can work safely with others in dance activities I can create simple movements to match music I can share my creative ideas with confidence
What is Dance?
Think about how you move your body when you're happy How is dancing different from walking? What makes you want to move to music?
Dance is Movement with Meaning
Dance tells stories with our bodies We can show emotions through movement Dance can be fast or slow, big or small Every culture has its own dances Dancing helps us express ourselves
Warm-Up: Body Parts Dance
Start with gentle head nods Add shoulder rolls Move your arms like waves Step side to side Finish with whole body stretches
Exploring Movement Qualities
Sharp movements - like a robot Smooth movements - like floating clouds Heavy movements - like elephants Light movements - like butterflies Fast and slow - like different animals
Animal Movement Exploration
Slither like a snake Hop like a kangaroo Waddle like a penguin Gallop like a horse Create your own animal movement
Dance and Emotions
{"left":"Happy - jumping and spinning\nSad - slow, drooping movements\nAngry - sharp, strong gestures","right":"Excited - quick, bouncy steps\nCalm - gentle, flowing motions\nSurprised - sudden stops and starts"}
What is Music?
What sounds do you hear every day? How do sounds become music? What's the difference between noise and music?
Music is Organized Sound
Music has rhythm - like a heartbeat Music has melody - high and low sounds Music has volume - loud and soft Music can be fast or slow Music makes us feel emotions
Finding Rhythms Around Us
Clap the rhythm of your name Tap like raindrops on a roof Stomp like footsteps walking Pat like a cat purring Create the sound of a washing machine
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