‘Covid-friendly’ folk dances – we won’t let restrictions keep us still!
Presented by Audrey Klein (Orff educator, musician and a founding member of the folk dance band Shenanigans)
For music and class teachers in Early Childhood, Primary/Elementary School, Studio music teachers and Music therapists
The traditional dances presented in this session have been modified to accommodate our current circumstances. Just because we are not allowed to dance vigorously (indoors) or hold hands as normal, doesn’t mean we can’t gain nourishment from the pleasure of moving in an organised way, to the natural sounds of real instruments!
‘Covid-friendly’ folk dances – we won’t let restrictions keep us still!
Presented by Audrey Klein (Orff educator, musician and a founding member of the folk dance band Shenanigans)
A huge thanks to Audrey who included 5 fabulous folk dances from around the world in her session including:
- Indo Eu - Portugal
- Carnavalito – Bolivia
- Pupu Hinu – Hawaii
- Blacksmith’s Apprentice – Germany
- Jerusalema - Africa
In this session, Audrey has demonstrated:
- Steps for the traditional dances
- Modifications for use in class, while maintaining a connection to the original steps.
- Use of the taught dance as a teaching tool for further music extensions such as percussion instruments, improvisation and composition
- Some of the traditional instruments used in the dances
Included:
- A copy of the notes
- Webinar recording
- An updated PD certificate