Old Reinlender from Sonndala by Danish String Quartet (KIDS)

Coaching Notes:

Pre-Teach: Yes, the third move
Focus: External
Purpose: Explore a traditional Norwegian folk dance and violin playing
First move: Play the violin. You start on the spot holding your violin your own way. Ask them to show you how they dance their violin playing! Maybe you can move your violin around your body? If you want to you can try playing on the other side! Add some drama and confidence into your playing!
Second move: Skipping. Put your hands on your hips and skip through the space.
Lift your knees high when you skip! See if you can greet the other dancers as you pass by them!
Third move: Play violin 4 counts and skip 4 counts.
Cue them when to play and when to skip.
Transitions:
0:00 Play violin on the spot
1:02 Skip
1:23 Play Violin 4 counts & Skip 4 counts
1:44 Play your violin on the spot
2:16 Skip
2:26 Play Violin 4 counts & Skip 4 counts
2:52 Play your violin on the spot