Dance is a spatial, temporal, and comprehensive dynamic plastic art that uses refined, organized, and beautified human body movements as the main means of artistic expression. Among the elements that make up dance, movement ranks first, and dance uses movement as an important means of expression. The same goes for toddler dance. So, what are the simple steps for children's dance? Below I have collected and sorted out the steps for children's dance, hoping to help you!

1. Walk forward on tiptoes

The practice of walking forward on tiptoes is a good posture for training young children to dance, and it also lays a solid foundation for learning broken steps. Because standing on tiptoes (also known as heel raising, that is, lifting the heels) can raise the head, raise the chest, tighten the abdomen, and maintain a good posture. When practicing, first stand on tiptoes in place, and then walk forward. Since young children have poor control and are prone to fatigue, the practice time cannot be too long and the speed cannot be too slow when walking forward. It is generally performed with hands on hips and spaced apart according to the rhythm of the music and walking steps. When walking forward on tiptoes, music in 2/4 or 4/4 beats is generally suitable. Music in 3/4 beats can also be used, but it should not be used more often.

2. Bounce step

Lifting the heel and jumping is also called the bounce step. When doing the action, stand with both feet side by side, squat down slightly to prepare, jump one step in one beat or two beats, and jump up gently according to the nature and rhythm of the music. When falling, touch the ground with the soles of your front feet, bend your knees and be flexible. The music for the bouncing step can be in 2/4, 3/4, or 4/4 time, but it must be music with skipping notes.

3. Walking in small steps and running in small steps

The action of walking in small steps is to stand on tiptoe and walk forward quickly with the soles of your front feet in turn, with your knees slightly bent.

Trot is a small jog, half a step, in the first half of each beat, the left foot takes a small step forward, while the right foot leaves the ground, and the knee is slightly bent; in the second half of the beat, the right foot Run a small step forward, while leaving your left foot off the ground and slightly bending your knees, alternating in sequence and moving forward continuously. When running, keep your hands on your hips or swing naturally. Your steps should be small and brisk, and your speed should be even.

The shredded steps are not limited by the music beat. Trotting requires two steps per beat, so trotting music usually uses 2/4 and 4/4 beats. In order to train children to change their movements when listening to music, you can practice walking and trotting in the same piece of music to improve children's sensitivity to music.

4. Sliding step

Sliding step is to take one step at a time and move sideways. In the first half of the shot, the left foot wipes the ground and slides to the left. In the second half of the shot, the left foot lightly jumps up, and the right foot quickly comes up to the left foot. The movement of the right foot is the same as above, but in the opposite direction.

Sliding steps generally use music in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 beats, but it must have a sliding feeling.

5. Stepping and tapping

Stepping and tapping are two basic steps commonly used in children’s dance. They are all two steps.

The jumping method of step step is to step forward with your left foot on the first beat; bend your left knee on the second beat, and touch the ground behind your left heel with your right toe. On the third and fourth beats, start with the right foot and move symmetrically. The point step generally steps to the left or right (also called side point step), and can also be stepped forward or backward.

There are three jumping methods: the first jumping method is to take a step with the right foot on the first beat (can be forward, sideways, or backward); jump with the right foot on the second beat, and at the same time Lift your left foot with your knees bent and your toes pointed downward. On the third and fourth beats, start with the left foot and move symmetrically. The second way to jump is to take a step with your right foot on the first beat, jump up with your right foot on the second beat, and at the same time raise your left leg straight behind your knee. On the third and fourth beats, start with the left foot and move symmetrically. The third jumping method is also called the kicking step. In the first beat, the left foot takes a step, and in the second beat, the left foot jumps up. At the same time, the right leg straightens the knee and kicks forward to the left. On the third and fourth beats, start with the right foot and move symmetrically.

Tap and tap steps generally use 2/4 and 4/4 time music. They can be practiced to the same tune.

6. Heel-toe trot

Heel-toe trot is also called heel-toe trot. This step is completed in four beats. In the first shot, the right heel points to the ground forward to the right, while the left knee is slightly bent, the body leans slightly to the right, and the face faces to the left From behind, on the third and fourth beats, the right foot begins to run forward in four small steps. If you alternate feet, you should take three small steps forward to change feet. Start with your left foot and move symmetrically.

It is more appropriate to use 4/4 time music for heel-toe trotting. When practicing, start with hands on hips, and gradually add hand movements such as picking fruits, or place your hands on the shoulders of the person in front to form a line or form. Circles etc. for practice.

7. Doll Step

Swinging the arms and turning the feet is the Doll Step, which is the movement of a big-headed doll in children's dance. Two beats and one step (or one beat and one step). For the first beat (or the first half of the beat), bend your left leg and lift it to the side, raise your calf upward, open your hands and five fingers and swing to the left, and bend your head and upper body to the left. Take the shot (or the second half of the shot) and land with your left foot.

8. Running and jumping steps

In the running and jumping step, take one step at a time. In the first half of the step, the left foot jumps forward lightly. At the same time, the right leg bends the knee and lifts it naturally, with the toes downward; in the second half, take the right foot. Land with your feet forward. Start with your right foot and move symmetrically. Doing both feet continuously means running, jumping and walking. Music in 2/4, 4/4, and 6/8 beats can be used for running and jumping, but music in 3/4 beats is less commonly used.

9. Horse Step

In the horse step, take one step at a time. In the first half of the step, take a step forward with your left foot; in the second half of the step, jump your right foot to your left foot and lift your left foot off the ground at the same time. Bend your knees and prepare to run forward, running like a horse. Start with your right foot and do the opposite. When running, lean forward slightly, stretch your arms forward and bend slightly, make half fists with both hands, like pulling the reins, or raise one hand like a whip. Music in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8 beats can be used, but the music must be danceable.

10. Alternating steps

Alternating steps are a lyrical dance step commonly used by young children. The rhythm of the movements is uneven and difficult for young children to master. They must be practiced repeatedly to move freely.

Alternate steps, two beats, and one step. In the first half of the first shot, take a small step forward with your left foot, with the center of gravity on the left foot; stand on tiptoe with the forefoot of the right foot behind the left heel, shift the center of gravity to the right foot, and lift the left foot off the ground at the same time. In the first half of the second beat, take a small step forward with your left foot and shift your center of gravity to your left foot; pause in the second half of the beat. Start with your right foot, working your left and right feet in opposite directions.

Alternating steps generally use music in 2/4 and 4/4 beats. When doing alternating steps, you can put your hands on your hips; swing your arms to the side; have one hand on your hips and swing the other arm to the left and right; or two people can stand side by side and cross their hands. wait.

11. Advance and retreat steps

Advance and retreat steps are the basic steps for children to dance Xinjiang dance. In fact, the advance and retreat steps performed by young children are steps in tandem. In turn, children's learning progress and regression must be based on learning the first steps. Children's forward and backward steps always start with the right foot, usually in the original position. Take two steps forward and one step back. For the first half of the beat, take a half step forward with your right foot, with the forefoot touching the ground, and your left foot slightly raised. For the second half of the beat, place your left foot on the ground and your right foot off the ground. In the first half of the second shot, take a half step back with your right foot, touch the ball of your front foot, and lift your left foot slightly; in the second half of the shot, place your left foot on the ground and lift your right foot off the ground. The forward and backward steps combined with the movement of the arms create a wonderful gesture that is pleasing to the eye.

Advances and retreats generally use 2/4 and 4/4 time music.

12. Little Bell Step

The Little Bell Step is a very clever children’s dance step that is loved by young children. It has the same image and rhythm as a bell, and its skillful movements (swinging and swinging) look as dexterous as ringing a bell.

The little bell claps one step at a time. In the first beat, the left foot begins to move quickly in broken steps; in the second beat, the left foot touches the ground and bends the knee, leaning the body slightly to the left. At the same time, the right foot stretches straight and touches the ground to the right. The right foot begins to move symmetrically.

Generally, music is played in 2/4 or 4/4 time.

13. Miao tap dance

Miao tap dance is the basic footwork of children’s dance in the Miao style. It is characterized by the toes hooking upward when the foot is extended.

The Miao people step and dance with two beats and one step. In the first beat, take a step with your left foot, and at the same time bend your right leg and raise your right leg; in the second beat, lightly jump your left foot in place, and at the same time extend your right heel forward to the left. Start with your right foot and move symmetrically. During the action, the two arms can swing in the same direction (the two arms swing backward in the first beat, and the two arms swing forward in the second beat), or they can swing in the opposite direction (the two arms swing inwards from both sides in the first beat, In the second beat, swing your arms to both sides separately), you can also jump hand in hand or clap your hands, etc. The direction of action is generally more left and right.

The Miao tap-tap steps use 2/4 or 4/4 time music. The "passive role" becomes the "active role" and becomes the main body of learning activities.

Dalclo has a famous saying: "The understanding of music is not so much an intellectual process as an emotional process." We must constantly improve children's interest, integrate deep feelings into music teaching, stimulate children's sense of beauty through the artistic image of music, let them love music and integrate it into music. Let us explore together and give full play to the uniqueness of music education. function to promote the comprehensive and harmonious development of children's body and mind.