- Definition
In dance, "time" refers to how fast or slow the movements are, and the rhythm or beat of the dance.
Dancing quickly during a fast song and then slowly during a quiet song shows a change in time.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Time in dance is like the speed you choose when you play, from running super fast to moving in slow motion.
Ask your child: Can you show me a fast dance and then a slow dance?
Common mix-up: Kids might think 'time' in dance means the time on a clock. It is actually about the speed and rhythm of the movements, like fast or slow.
Examples
- Moving like a speedy rabbit and then like a slow turtle.
- Stomping your feet to a steady beat.
- Freezing in a shape when the music stops.
time is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
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