Moving to rhythm and simple dance
Aligned to SHAPE 1 — SHAPE America National Standards.
What this lesson teaches
Rhythm is a beat you can move to, like clapping or stepping in time with music. Dancing is a fun way to be active, and it helps your body learn timing and coordination. There is no wrong way to dance, you can even make up your own moves.
Worked example
Put on a favorite song and clap along with the beat. Then march your feet in time, step-step-step, and add your own silly arm moves.
Practice questions
- Clap along to a beat 8 times.
- March in time to a song.
- Make up one dance move of your own.
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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Moverse al ritmo y danza sencilla
El ritmo es un pulso al que puedes moverte, como aplaudir o dar pasos al compás de la música. Bailar es una forma divertida de hacer actividad física, y ayuda a tu cuerpo a aprender el tiempo y la coordinación. No hay una manera incorrecta de bailar; incluso puedes inventar tus propios movimientos.
Ejemplo: Pon una canción favorita y aplaude siguiendo el ritmo. Luego marcha con los pies al compás, paso-paso-paso, y agrega tus propios movimientos chistosos de brazos.
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