Activities for the following movement phases for the grade 9 learners :
The Reflexive Movement Phase ❖ Rudimentary Movement Phase ❖ Fundamental Movement Phase ❖ Specialised Movement Phase
Also, keep in mind the basic dance movement concepts:
❖ Time
❖ Space
❖ Power
❖ Continuity
The Reflexive Movement Phase:
1. Mirror dance - learners pair up and take turns mirroring each other’s movements
2. Simon says - a leader gives commands for movements and learners must follow quickly to develop reflexes
3. Quick response games - activities that require learners to react quickly to visual or auditory cues
The Rudimentary Movement Phase:
1. Basic locomotor skills practice - walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping
2. Balancing activities - walking on a straight line, balancing on one foot, balancing objects on various body parts
3. Basic body awareness exercises - understanding body parts and their movements, body shapes and positions
The Fundamental Movement Phase:
1. Dance routines - choreograph simple dances that incorporate basic movements such as turns, jumps, and gestures
2. Obstacle courses - set up obstacles that require learners to perform different types of movements such as climbing, crawling, and jumping
3. Partner activities - practice coordination and cooperation through partner dances or movements that require synchronization
The Specialised Movement Phase:
1. Advanced dance techniques - learn specific dance styles such as ballet, hip hop, or contemporary
2. Sports-specific drills - practice movements that are essential for certain sports such as dribbling in basketball or hitting in baseball
3. Choreography projects - learners create their own dance or movement sequences focusing on creative expression while still incorporating technical skills
Basic dance movement concepts activities:
- Time: Explore different rhythms and tempos in music and how they can influence movement patterns
- Space: Use different levels (high, medium, low) and directions (forward, backward, sideways) to create spatial awareness in movement
- Power: Practice dynamic movements that require varying levels of strength and control
- Continuity: Create movement sequences that flow seamlessly from one movement to the next, focusing on transitions and connections between movements.