Explore a new world. Here you have to observe keenly the steps used in the dance and also the sounds of musical instruments. There are several patterns in the steps. The movement of the dance depends upon the rhythm of the musical instruments. Can you tell, what type of musical instrument was played for sound and rhythm in each dance?

Build a movement like tap (tap-tap-toe-tap or tap-tap-heal-heal-tap with clapping). • Tap foot in a rhythmic pattern. • Try to move in a certain shape, e.g., in a circle formation. There are different shapes like—circles, spirals, and lines. Can you make shapes with your dance? When you move in a pattern, count the rhythm together like 1, 2, 3, 4,4, 3, 2, 1.

Try using the available musical instruments to create rhythmic movements. Name these musical instruments:  

You can enjoy making noise with utensils. You can also use kitchen utensils as musical instruments

Now, let us explore further using the instruments and available props you have to make movements. For example, use ribbon or ring as a dance prop. 

                       

Explore new movements in the dance. Did you have fun using props? Get ready to combine music and rhythm with the movements. Yes … now we are trying to do three things together.

Group 1: Show movements for the song

Divide the class into three groups. Group 1: Will count 2 beats like one, two. Group 2: Will count 3 beats like one, two, three. Group 3: Will count 4 beats like one, two, three, four. Count the beats one after another while clapping and tapping the foot. Move your body along with this activity in coordination. Do you understand practicing together is important and is necessary? Matching dance movements require a lot of practice whether you are in duet or group.