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First Position, and Importance of Breathing in Contemporary

From YouDance · 2021

First Position, and Importance of Breathing in Contemporary
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Summary

A beginner contemporary dance lesson that breaks down First Position, and Importance of Breathing in Contemporary step by step. The teacher demonstrates the move slowly, names each part, and shows kids exactly how their body should move -- a clean building block for young dancers.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. Which body parts move the most when you dance First Position, and Importance of Breathing in Contemporary?
  2. Was the movement fast or slow, sharp or smooth?
  3. What other contemporary dance step could you add before or after it?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: contemporary dance, first position, and importance of breathing in contemporary.

Try it: Dance First Position, and Importance of Breathing in Contemporary three times with the video, then once on your own to the count. Watch for: keeping your balance and moving on the beat.