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Introduce the learning of a dance skill by using imagery.

The bodily movement skills of collapse and suspend can be taught after an enjoyable activity of blowing bubbles. Have children observe and then discuss the movement qualities of bubbles. Point out bubbles that float, gently fall, lightly land on a child's forehead, and, of course, pop. For younger preschool children, keep movement simple by incorporating a single skill, such as falling. Children practice the skill using soft, collapsing bubble movements in place or by traveling. Older preschool children can likely manage several skills in this exercise; these may include finding round, bubble shapes; floating and suspending their movements; collapsing and rising; and of their own volition or with teacher direction, suddenly exploding their bubble with a jump and shape change. As a free-exploration approach, bubbles may be placed in the movement area with music for the child to explore by blowing bubbles and moving or dancing among the floating bubbles of friends. Vary the music to encourage variety in movement: Use "Pop Goes the Weasel" for a playful effect; or, for more lyrical movement, try "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," performed by John Kellette.

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