Flocking is a type of improvisation in which students move in groups with no set pattern or in a diamond formation. Within the diamond formation each person is facing the same direction, typically if you are staring at the wall and cannot see anyone else in your group, you are the leader. The leader is at the top of the diamond, whom everyone is facing. Other group members should only be watching the leader, as they will be following their movements. This is an extended version of mirroring. This strategy helps students learn about body-spatial awareness, coordination, guided dance and gross motor skills.
I personally enjoyed this activity and think a lot of younger students would like it as well. I think this because no one is watching you dance other than when you are the leader and you get to decide how you want to lead for. Once the student turns to the side and another person is at the top of the diamond, they start to lead. This is great for kids that are shy because the attention is not on them and they get to get comfortable with the 3 other classmates they are flocking with.
Below is a video demonstrating a flock!
Curriculum expectations:
Grade 6: A1.3 use guided improvisation in a variety of ways as a starting point for choreography (e.g., use exercises such as mirroring, flocking, and body storming to create movement material for choreography)
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