Flexible

 The Lesson Aim:

Music and dance have always been strongly connected to South Africa. This may be the reason why there are so many talented dancers and choreographers in the country. Many of them can be seen on international stages.

The connection between music and dance is also evident in the extensive use of dance in musicals written by South African composers.

Dance is influenced by social patterns and help people celebrate, praise, and perform as professionals (Choreography). The dances are  engaging and participatory where the energy even flows to the spectators and they become part of the spectacle

South African Music Dance Styles:

South Africa is a country rich with diverse cultures. Dance has been one of many forms of expression, storytelling, and enjoyment across the continent, and alongside traditional dances, here are some of the popular dance styles you can find in South Africa:

1)       Kwela.

2)       Marabi.

3)       Jazz.

4)       Gospel.

5)       Afrikaans.

6)       Cape Malay.

7)       Traditional:

a)       SeSotho – Mohobelo & Mokhibo.

b)       SePedi – Diphala/Dinaka.

c)       SeTswana - Setapa.

d)       XiTsonga - Xibelani.

e)       TshiVenda- Tshikona/Domba.

f)        IsiXhosa - Umxhentso.

g)       IsiZulu – Indlamu.

h)       The fusion of all the above = Kwaito, Bubblegum, Gumboot & Codesa                     Dance.
i)         Modern Dance (Vosho, Amapiano, Idibala, Jerusalema).

Lesson Plan:

a) Ice breaker & Intro                                 (5min)

b) Purpose (Why the lesson)                        (5min)

c) Define & outline learning outcomes           (5min)

d) Guided discussion                                    (40min) 

e) Recap & close                                          (5min)