Dances Around Me
Class 4 · Arts
3 ideas in Class 4 Arts, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Dances of Regions
Part of: Regional dances and nature
Every region holds unique culture, tradition, music and dance: Chirmi swirls Rajasthan, Chham steps Sikkim, Kommu Koya moves Andhra Pradesh and Sammi beats Punjab.
Why it matters. Regional dances map India's culture. Each form honours home soil.
Try it in two minutes
- Name the four dances.
- Match each to its state.
- Find your region's dance.
Try at home. Match dances to states on a map.
Nature in Local Dance
Part of: Regional dances and nature
Local dances breathe nature: the Kannada song paints trees and birds, Rabindra Sangeet's Phule phule paints flowers, rivers and birds. Dancers blend gentle and vigorous moves with hastas and expressions to song rhythms.
Why it matters. Nature songs root dance in green worlds. Mixed qualities mirror living nature.
Try it in two minutes
- Name what each song paints.
- Add one gentle move.
- Add one vigorous move.
Try at home. Dance a nature song at home.
Learning My Regional Dance
Part of: Regional dances and nature
Learners discover regional styles, accompanying music and painted images, choose one dance to perform, attend live traditional shows to grasp elements, and share thoughts and feelings in class.
Why it matters. Research roots dancers. Shared reflections deepen watching.
Try it in two minutes
- Name your regional dance.
- Name its music.
- Share feelings after watching.
Try at home. Find paintings of local dance.
What your child will practise
- Dances of Regions: Candy Quest (Flip and Match)
- Dances of Regions: Explorer'S Map Quest (Match It Up)
- Dances of Regions: Space Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Learning My Regional Dance: Space Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Nature in Local Dance: Garden Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Quiz: Dances of Regions (8 questions)
- Quiz: Learning My Regional Dance (8 questions)
- Quiz: Nature in Local Dance (8 questions)