MUSIC EMPHASIS

ACTION EMPHASIS

Stillness

Gallop, freeze x2

Winter Sport sequence

Stillness

Walk, gesture, wave

Skip, march and pass the torch

Walk

Repeat Section A, B, A

DYNAMIC EMPHASIS

Contrast between sudden, high energy gallop and the sustained freeze positions of the partners.

Effort qualities will differ depending on the winter sports the students choose:

(Eg. figure skaters will have extended limbs, and glide smoothly and elegantly; ski jumpers will be twisted and contracted and use explosive, sudden movements).

SPATIAL EMPHASIS

Varying pathways and levels for the gallop sequence. 

During the freeze, extended limbs and varying levels represent the athletes' stretching routine prior to competition.

Closed circle formation in the middle of the gym for passing the torch.

During winter sport sequence, use entire gym space.

RELATIONSHIP EMPHASIS

The dance begins with partners galloping in a lead/follow relationship.

Next, the partners perform a winter sport sequence together.

The whole group meets and parts during the Opening Ceremonies using the whole space. 

Then the whole group meets and stays together to pass the Olympic torch around in a circle.

The dance ends with partners competing at the Olympics.

IMAGES/SEQUENCES

The children are athletes who are participating in the Winter Olympics.  They will be practicing and competing in their favorite winter sport. They will be part of the excitement of the events surrounding the Olympics, and will feel the pride and glory of representing their nation at the Opening Ceremonies.