Songs for Dancing Extensions: Popcorn & Melted Butter
Working with the instrumental-only version of P & MB with 4/5 year olds, the concept was Energy (smooth, sharp, shaky, swinging) and the structure was:
1) Galloping 4 cts through general space/in place- sway smoothly 3 cts. /REPEAT sequence 3 times – melt smoothly and pop sharply with music// Listen for quick instructions for next thing
2) Sliding with a swing of the arms 4 cts through general space/ sharp arm and body movement 3 cts in place/ REPEAT sequence 3 times – melt smoothly and pop sharply with music// Listen for quick instructions for next thing
3) Hopping 4 cts through general space/ float smoothly in place/ REPEAT sequence 3 times – melt smoothly and pop sharply with music//
Practice without music first. All move in scattered space. Remember to use soft focus (good potatoes – “eyes everywhere, no mouth”). Practice one phrase a couple of times. Layer on.
Kerry replied:
Great ideas! I want to start using the instrumental tracks as well. Thanks!
October 22, 2012 at 10:55 am. Permalink.