Minute Masterclass Episode 217

Welcome to your one-minute masterclass. I’m Andrea Trench. If you enjoy our minute masterclasses, consider continuing your professional development as a student in our Foundations Course for Early Childhood Dance Educators and as a member of our DiscoverDance Experience online community. You can learn more about both of these opportunities at DiscoverDance.com.

Today, we’re exploring the concepts with the parachute.

 Walking in a Circle by Judy Cranston is a directive song that is easily adaptable to be used with a parachute. This song explores the concepts of PLACE, LEVEL, and WEIGHT.

 Walking with the Parachute by Julie Wylie explores the concepts of PLACE, DIRECTIONS, and RELATIONSHIPS.

 Parachute Time by Patty Shukla is a lively tune exploring the concepts of PLACE, DIRECTIONS, and RELATIONSHIPS.

 Bounce It! by Judy Cranston is a stop and go activity exploring the concepts of SIZE, LEVEL, DIRECTIONS, and RELATIONSHIPS.

 The Parachute Dance by Maple Leaf Learning is a stop and go activity that explores the concepts of PLACE and LEVEL. With your guidance, you can emphasize DIRECTIONS and RELATIONSHIPS by moving around the circle as well as in and out of the circle.

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