In the first dance session about pond life Diane Louise Jordan explores micro-organisms and surface-skaters.
1. Underwater action
Diane Louise Jordan has the first of three dance sessions inspired by changes to pond life in Spring, including microscopic organisms and surface skaters.
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Lesson summary:
Microscopic movers:Water-worms – quick, wriggling movements of fingers and toes. Hydra – slowly stretch out arms and legs to show the Hydra’s long, wavy tentacles. Waterbear – travel in a wide shape (outstretched arms and legs) with slow, heavy steps. Other Arthropods – bend and straighten arms and legs to travel through the spaces with light, springy steps.
Surface skaters:Waterboatmen – travel forwards or backwards with powerful swimming arms. Waterstriders – high, graceful steps like a prancing pony. Watercrickets – small, quick, scuttling steps.
Water plants:Reeds and rushes – stand tall and straight and sway gently from side to side. Floating water-lilies – curl up small and slowly unfold your body to stand up tall with arms stretched out to sides. Underwater weeds and algae – gather in small groups to form clusters of pondweed gently swaying in the current.
Plants and insects: Class is divided into two groups to move like their chosen plants or insects – performing one group at a time, and then both groups together.
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Three dance sessions exploring the changes that happen in gardens and open spaces during Spring.
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Exploring food through movement and dance.
