Basic Movements in Dance – Basic 4 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (Second Term)

What is Dance Movement?

Dance movement is how we move our body parts to music in a special way.

8 Basic Dance Movements

1. Walking

Moving forward step by step with rhythm

• Keep in time with the music

2. Marching

Lifting knees high while stepping

• Like soldiers marching

3. Jumping

Both feet leave the ground at the same time

• Land softly on both feet

4. Hopping

Jump on one foot only

• Keep the other foot up

5. Swaying

Moving body gently from side to side

• Like a tree in the wind

6. Clapping

Hitting palms together to the beat

• Keep in time with music

7. Turning/Spinning

Moving around in a circle

• Turn slowly or quickly

8. Bending

Moving body parts up and down

• Bend knees, arms, or waist

Body Parts Used in Dance

• Head: Nod up and down
• Arms: Wave, swing, stretch
• Legs: Kick, step, jump
• Hips: Move side to side
• Shoulders: Roll, lift, drop

EXERCISES

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. ________ means moving forward step by step
2. ________ is jumping on one foot only
3. ________ means moving gently from side to side
4. In ________, both feet leave the ground

Exercise 2: True or False

1. Marching means lifting knees high ____
2. Hopping uses both feet ____
3. Swaying is like a tree in wind ____
4. Clapping should be in time with music ____

Exercise 3: Match the Movement

Draw lines to connect:

• Walking → Both feet leave ground
• Jumping → Step by step with rhythm
• Turning → Moving in a circle
• Swaying → Moving side to side

Exercise 4: Body Part Match

Write which body part does these movements:

1. Nod up and down: ________
2. Kick and step: ________
3. Wave and swing: ________
4. Roll and lift: ________

Exercise 5: Choose the Right Movement

Circle the correct answer:

1. Marching: Low knees / High knees
2. Hopping: One foot / Both feet
3. Bending: Straight body / Moving up and down
4. Turning: Standing still / Moving in circle

Exercise 6: Movement Practice

Try these movements and tick (✓) when done:

1. Walk 5 steps to music: ____
2. March with high knees: ____
3. Jump 3 times softly: ____
4. Hop on right foot 3 times: ____
5. Sway side to side: ____
6. Clap to a beat: ____