Calypso Dancers

Why

What do calypso dancers look like? Make your art reflects their joy as they respond to sound with expressive colors and shapes.

Steps

1. Play danceable music with your friends. Watch the shapes that you make with your bodies while you dance.

2. Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. Using Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and Brushes use lines and shapes to show the way you moved to the music. You might choose colors that are bright and bold (red orange yellow) for happy energetic music or colors that are calm and quiet (blue green violet) for soft slow tunes.

3. Make your lines and shapes into dancing figures by adding arms and legs. Include props that your dancers might use such as hats or maracas.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brushes
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • paper towels
  • container(s) of water

Where & When

"Moving first with their favorite CDs seemed to make it easier for the girls to paint. What creativity."
Virginia L., scout leader.

"My son was painting while he listened to the radio. When I suggested this activity, his paintings came to life."
Shou-min S., dad of 7-year-old.


Interesting Info

Many visual artists have been inspired by music, such as Vassily Kandinsky and Jackson Pollock. Experiment with different rhythms to inspire you.