Space and Sequencing
What we often see in the children’s movement is lack of organizations of the body in space.
The way the mind work it literally needs to organize the movement in space. You can work this by grouping.
Reversing, symetrization, linear sequence, breaking the movement into steps imprinting the movement into the memory, clear instruction.
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Video: Learning basic dance steps – break it into small steps, rhythm, music. Often music can be frustrating if the body is not ready to follow yet.
Equilibrium positions are the basic keys for developing child’s body awareness and controlled movement. All the information organizes around the body axis.
Body Grammar Menu and Lesson Plan(s) (Andrew’s)
Beginning Class
- spinning
- warm up with log rolling
- bear crawl
- jumping over blocks
Yoga
- group tree pose on pillows holding hands
Variations (partnering)
- bear crawl with a friend on a gym mat
- jumping with a friend over blocks holding hands
- leg roll over a friend on mats
Sequencing
- bear crawl followed by jumping over blocks
- sleeping bag drag with a friend back to the beginning
Lift
- trust fall
End Class
- body Songs & Massage
- swinging