A line march for children done to an original march tune. While the children march slowly in unison starting with the right foot forward, they display a series of four hand gestures, four beats each, depicting four times of the day--Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Nighttime.
Nod to Pina Bausch's The Nelken Line.
Gesture Sequence: four beats each and then repeat
1. Morning Gesture: One, two, three, four
Children raise arms above head in unison and spread them downward to their waist, depicting the rising sun and morning routines.
2. Afternoon Gesture: One, two, three, four
Children pump arms in unison as if jogging depicting outdoor play
3. Evening Gesture: One, two, three, four
Children make jazz hands together depicting the business of evening meal, homework, and bedtime.
4. Nighttime Gesture: One, two, three, four
With palms together, children hold them against right cheek depicting sleep and sweet dreams.
Hear Children's Line March
Children's Line March sheet music with Day Gesture cues
Watch Children's Line Video
Pina Bausch's The Nelken Line Milano The Nelken Line Tutoral
