- Definition
An "AB" dance is like a song with two different parts. First, you see one dance (A), and then you see a completely different dance (B).
A dance with a sequence of slow arm waves (A) followed by a sequence of fast foot stomps (B) is in AB form.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: An AB dance is like a game where you first do one move, like hopping (A), and then a totally different move, like spinning (B).
Ask your child: Let's make a two-part dance. What's move A and move B?
Common mix-up: Kids may think A and B are just two small, random moves. The AB form is built from two distinct and complete dance sections, where A is one idea and B is a different idea.
Examples
- A dance that starts with movements on the floor (A) and then moves to standing and reaching high (B).
- Making a dance where your part is slow and smooth (A), and your friend's part is sharp and jagged (B).
AB is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
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