NCERT Textbook: Dance with Nature | Arts for Class 3 (Bansuri - 1) PDF Download

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98
Bansuri–I  ?  Class 3
Have you ever seen a dance of 
nature? What kinds of movements are 
there in nature? When do they occur? 
And	yes!	Your	surrounding	is	??lled 	
with many kinds of dancing elements. 
Nature also has its own special dance 
movements.
ACTi Vi Ty 1     Nature and Body  
Movements
Using your hands, arms and body, try to 
show 	 the	movements	in	smooth	and	??owing 	
ways, similar to the gentle movement you 
see in nature.
Nature	has	lots	of	trees	and	??owers. 	They	
have different shapes too! Observe your 
surroundings —
•	 Animals, 	birds,	butter??ies, 	and	insects.
•	How does an elephant walk, how does a 
monkey behave?
•	Using your full arms, taking long steps, 
moving your body, try to copy their actions. 
Let us put in steps and rhythm to 
our actions. You can create music from 
your voice.
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98
Bansuri–I  ?  Class 3
Have you ever seen a dance of 
nature? What kinds of movements are 
there in nature? When do they occur? 
And	yes!	Your	surrounding	is	??lled 	
with many kinds of dancing elements. 
Nature also has its own special dance 
movements.
ACTi Vi Ty 1     Nature and Body  
Movements
Using your hands, arms and body, try to 
show 	 the	movements	in	smooth	and	??owing 	
ways, similar to the gentle movement you 
see in nature.
Nature	has	lots	of	trees	and	??owers. 	They	
have different shapes too! Observe your 
surroundings —
•	 Animals, 	birds,	butter??ies, 	and	insects.
•	How does an elephant walk, how does a 
monkey behave?
•	Using your full arms, taking long steps, 
moving your body, try to copy their actions. 
Let us put in steps and rhythm to 
our actions. You can create music from 
your voice.
14    DANCE WiTH NATURE
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Movement and Dance  
99
ACTi Vi Ty 2    Nature and Rhythmic Movements
Choose any bird, animal or an element 
from nature.
Show the movements using your large 
and tiny parts of the body.
For example, show how a peacock 
dances rhythmically in 4 beats in a 
soothing manner:
•	Move your head front and back.
•	Spread out both your hands.
•	Walk on your toes.
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98
Bansuri–I  ?  Class 3
Have you ever seen a dance of 
nature? What kinds of movements are 
there in nature? When do they occur? 
And	yes!	Your	surrounding	is	??lled 	
with many kinds of dancing elements. 
Nature also has its own special dance 
movements.
ACTi Vi Ty 1     Nature and Body  
Movements
Using your hands, arms and body, try to 
show 	 the	movements	in	smooth	and	??owing 	
ways, similar to the gentle movement you 
see in nature.
Nature	has	lots	of	trees	and	??owers. 	They	
have different shapes too! Observe your 
surroundings —
•	 Animals, 	birds,	butter??ies, 	and	insects.
•	How does an elephant walk, how does a 
monkey behave?
•	Using your full arms, taking long steps, 
moving your body, try to copy their actions. 
Let us put in steps and rhythm to 
our actions. You can create music from 
your voice.
14    DANCE WiTH NATURE
3 Dance.indd   98 14-06-2024   11:53:23
Movement and Dance  
99
ACTi Vi Ty 2    Nature and Rhythmic Movements
Choose any bird, animal or an element 
from nature.
Show the movements using your large 
and tiny parts of the body.
For example, show how a peacock 
dances rhythmically in 4 beats in a 
soothing manner:
•	Move your head front and back.
•	Spread out both your hands.
•	Walk on your toes.
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Bansuri–I  ?  Class 3
Now it is time to have fun all together. 
Are you ready?
Choose your favourite theme from nature.
For example,
•	Seasons like summer, monsoon, 
winter, spring.
•	A day out in the forest.
•	Heavy rain.
In changing seasons, you can show:
•	Sun for summer— with a circular motion 
and a tired body.
•	Wind for winter— swing your hands side 
to side.
•	Rain and storm for the monsoon— big steps 
with turns and spins.
•	Playing Holi in the spring, according to 
your likes.
Tell a story of nature through 
dance. Again, this needs a lot of 
coordination and understanding 
between each other.
Can you remember any folk dance 
that you have learnt about earlier?
Let’s start …
ACTi Vi Ty 3    Story of Nature in Dance
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98
Bansuri–I  ?  Class 3
Have you ever seen a dance of 
nature? What kinds of movements are 
there in nature? When do they occur? 
And	yes!	Your	surrounding	is	??lled 	
with many kinds of dancing elements. 
Nature also has its own special dance 
movements.
ACTi Vi Ty 1     Nature and Body  
Movements
Using your hands, arms and body, try to 
show 	 the	movements	in	smooth	and	??owing 	
ways, similar to the gentle movement you 
see in nature.
Nature	has	lots	of	trees	and	??owers. 	They	
have different shapes too! Observe your 
surroundings —
•	 Animals, 	birds,	butter??ies, 	and	insects.
•	How does an elephant walk, how does a 
monkey behave?
•	Using your full arms, taking long steps, 
moving your body, try to copy their actions. 
Let us put in steps and rhythm to 
our actions. You can create music from 
your voice.
14    DANCE WiTH NATURE
3 Dance.indd   98 14-06-2024   11:53:23
Movement and Dance  
99
ACTi Vi Ty 2    Nature and Rhythmic Movements
Choose any bird, animal or an element 
from nature.
Show the movements using your large 
and tiny parts of the body.
For example, show how a peacock 
dances rhythmically in 4 beats in a 
soothing manner:
•	Move your head front and back.
•	Spread out both your hands.
•	Walk on your toes.
3 Dance.indd   99 14-06-2024   11:53:24
100
Bansuri–I  ?  Class 3
Now it is time to have fun all together. 
Are you ready?
Choose your favourite theme from nature.
For example,
•	Seasons like summer, monsoon, 
winter, spring.
•	A day out in the forest.
•	Heavy rain.
In changing seasons, you can show:
•	Sun for summer— with a circular motion 
and a tired body.
•	Wind for winter— swing your hands side 
to side.
•	Rain and storm for the monsoon— big steps 
with turns and spins.
•	Playing Holi in the spring, according to 
your likes.
Tell a story of nature through 
dance. Again, this needs a lot of 
coordination and understanding 
between each other.
Can you remember any folk dance 
that you have learnt about earlier?
Let’s start …
ACTi Vi Ty 3    Story of Nature in Dance
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Movement and Dance  
101
ACTiViTy 4    Dancing to a Regional Song
Do you know any of the regional songs 
sung in different parts of our country?
Can you create a dance on that song  
with your friends?
•	Identify the beats.
•	Try to create your steps for the 
particular regional dance.
•	Put together solo, duet or group 
dance performances.
How about performing this dance in 
the school assembly?
Then let us practice, practice and 
practice.
There are different types of regional 
dances in our country. We can all 
watch some of these dances in our 
important festivals or events.
How did you feel after experiencing 
the above activities?
Most of the folk 
dances are performed 
in a group.
Every folk dance has 
a proper theme.
Folk dances are 
performed during 
rituals, get-togethers, 
celebrations, etc.
Folk dances are 
performed by all 
together.
Teacher’s Note
The teacher or 
a parent can 
suggest the 
song and help 
in this activity.
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98
Bansuri–I  ?  Class 3
Have you ever seen a dance of 
nature? What kinds of movements are 
there in nature? When do they occur? 
And	yes!	Your	surrounding	is	??lled 	
with many kinds of dancing elements. 
Nature also has its own special dance 
movements.
ACTi Vi Ty 1     Nature and Body  
Movements
Using your hands, arms and body, try to 
show 	 the	movements	in	smooth	and	??owing 	
ways, similar to the gentle movement you 
see in nature.
Nature	has	lots	of	trees	and	??owers. 	They	
have different shapes too! Observe your 
surroundings —
•	 Animals, 	birds,	butter??ies, 	and	insects.
•	How does an elephant walk, how does a 
monkey behave?
•	Using your full arms, taking long steps, 
moving your body, try to copy their actions. 
Let us put in steps and rhythm to 
our actions. You can create music from 
your voice.
14    DANCE WiTH NATURE
3 Dance.indd   98 14-06-2024   11:53:23
Movement and Dance  
99
ACTi Vi Ty 2    Nature and Rhythmic Movements
Choose any bird, animal or an element 
from nature.
Show the movements using your large 
and tiny parts of the body.
For example, show how a peacock 
dances rhythmically in 4 beats in a 
soothing manner:
•	Move your head front and back.
•	Spread out both your hands.
•	Walk on your toes.
3 Dance.indd   99 14-06-2024   11:53:24
100
Bansuri–I  ?  Class 3
Now it is time to have fun all together. 
Are you ready?
Choose your favourite theme from nature.
For example,
•	Seasons like summer, monsoon, 
winter, spring.
•	A day out in the forest.
•	Heavy rain.
In changing seasons, you can show:
•	Sun for summer— with a circular motion 
and a tired body.
•	Wind for winter— swing your hands side 
to side.
•	Rain and storm for the monsoon— big steps 
with turns and spins.
•	Playing Holi in the spring, according to 
your likes.
Tell a story of nature through 
dance. Again, this needs a lot of 
coordination and understanding 
between each other.
Can you remember any folk dance 
that you have learnt about earlier?
Let’s start …
ACTi Vi Ty 3    Story of Nature in Dance
3 Dance.indd   100 14-06-2024   11:53:24
Movement and Dance  
101
ACTiViTy 4    Dancing to a Regional Song
Do you know any of the regional songs 
sung in different parts of our country?
Can you create a dance on that song  
with your friends?
•	Identify the beats.
•	Try to create your steps for the 
particular regional dance.
•	Put together solo, duet or group 
dance performances.
How about performing this dance in 
the school assembly?
Then let us practice, practice and 
practice.
There are different types of regional 
dances in our country. We can all 
watch some of these dances in our 
important festivals or events.
How did you feel after experiencing 
the above activities?
Most of the folk 
dances are performed 
in a group.
Every folk dance has 
a proper theme.
Folk dances are 
performed during 
rituals, get-togethers, 
celebrations, etc.
Folk dances are 
performed by all 
together.
Teacher’s Note
The teacher or 
a parent can 
suggest the 
song and help 
in this activity.
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Bansuri–I  ?  Class 3
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