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(1) Using walking and running steps, travel around the room ina
circle starting slowly, gradually increasing speed, then sradually
decreasing speed. Follow either the beat of the crum or music play-
ed by an accompanist. Take each beat of the drum or each note of
the music as a step.

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Large-small, strong-Light, fast-slow (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4)

These factors are inter-related. For instance, in natural move-
ment as a walk becomes a run and then a leap each movement becomes
larger in space and stronger in dynamics or force. Changing the
natural degree of one cr more of these factors leads te the dis-
covery of a much broader field of movement. Certain elements of
style will also develop from such experimentaticn.

(1) De a large, strong, slow movement. Now do a large, strong,
fast movement. :

(2) Do a small, light, fast movement. Now dc a small, strong, slow
movement.

(3) Running diagonally across the room

Run gradually faster and lighter.
Run gradually faster and stronger.
Run gradually slower ana stronger.
Run gradually slower and lighter.

Meter. (Synonomous with time) (Objective 3)

(1) As far as possible experience should be given in moving to the
following meters: 2/h, 3/h. h/h. 5/h. 6/8. 9/8. 12/8.

(2) Changing meter. Circling the room, walk forward 4 steps start—
ing with the right foot, Turn in place to the right with 3 steps
starting with the right feot. Repeat ail cf this ecntinuing in the

ine of direction, starting with the left foot and executing the
turn to the left. Use one measure of 4/4 time and cone measure of
3/h, and repeat. Experiment with other Llocometor and non-Locomotor
patterns of movement using various Kinds of changing meters. Exper-—
iments of this kind should emphasize movement and should not become
mathematical exercises. Too cften manipulation of rhythmic devices
becomes an end in itself rather than taking its rightful place as a
means to better and more functional movement.

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