Have the students explore the action words through movement. Encourage the students to explore the action words using different body parts, body bases, pathways and movement qualities. Have students contrast the airborne actions with other actions. Note that students create and combine their own jigging steps in this dance. Body Review with students the definition of kinaesthetic sensations.
Kinaesthetic sensations are the sensations they feel when moving.
Explain to students that dancers remember their kinaesthetic sensations in order to become more skillful. They remember how their muscles feel when doing something successfully so that they can do it in the same way again. Discuss with students the importance of correct body alignment in dance. Explain to students that correct body alignment helps prevent injuries to the body. Have students practice walking, bending and jumping with an awareness or correct alignment.