Italian Dance

Thursday (22/03/2012)

a) Binding the mask.
l We worked together at binding the mask using a black elastic band. The kids inserted through the holes while I tied the knots for them.

b) The Italian Dance.
l We watched Tarantella Italian folk dance video clips. The song is the same but different performers may danced differently. Rei asked if we could create our own steps. Of course, we can.

c) The Steps.
* 1) learning left and right. 2) Learning to skip 8 counts (front and back, then side to side).
3) Learn to skip in circles. 4) Learn to clinch arms and skip in circles for 8 counts.
5) A partner kneel while another skip around. 6) Learn to make a bridge and taking turns to dance through the tunnel bridge. 7) Learn to spin!
* It was fun. Kids will dance again tomorrow and are encouraged to bring dresses and danced more formally!