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Round dance for children with movements: dance, song, New Year
The round dance appeared in the days of paganism, when our ancestors walking in a circle holding hands and singing glorified the sun. Many centuries have passed since that era, everything has changed. But round dances are also present in people’s lives. Children’s dance does not carry such a meaning and is used only for fun pastime and games with kids.
Round dance for children with movements
You can use this game at home so that the children at the holiday do not get bored and all together are participants in the celebration. A round dance “Karavai” will be an excellent option for celebrating a child’s birthday.
A round dance for children with movements can be used as a game at a children’s party
It is performed by guests in honor of the birthday man, who is in the center of the ring and enjoys listening to himself from his friends:
“As for Vania’s name day (here the name of the child whose birthday is called), We baked a loaf! (guests hold hands and walk in a circle, singing a song together) This is the width (everyone denotes the width of the loaf from the song with their hands, spreading them apart), This is the dinner (now the children should bring their hands together, showing a small object with the distance between their palms) , Here is such a height (they raise their hands as high as possible), Here are such lowlands (they lower their hands closer to the floor or sit on their haunches). Loaf, loaf, whoever you want – choose!
At the end, the birthday person can choose someone from the round dance, so that he would stand in a circle with him or take his place.
The most popular is the New Year’s round dance. Everyone’s favorite song “A Christmas tree was born in the forest” is well suited for him, you can find other options – “Christmas tree, tree, forest aroma”, “It’s cold for a little Christmas tree in winter.” You can play with the children during this game “What is a Christmas tree.” The presenter says what kind of tree is – wide, narrow, high, low. He shows this description with his hands, spreading them to the sides or up, and let the children repeat it in unison.
The apparent simplicity of this dance hides the benefits for children, their mental and mental development. With its help, character and personal qualities are formed.
Why do children need a round dance:
- Allows you to develop imagination and creativity.
- Gives positive emotions and new impressions.
- Helps to develop and strengthen friendships with peers.
- Teaches you to interact with people around you, to work in a team.
And it is also just fun and entertaining for children, therefore it is often used at holidays in child care facilities. An important feature of the round dance is that children should listen to music, perform movements to the beat and synchronously with other participants.