Dramatized Rhythm Plays Part 17

Inter.;-- Bend trunk to the right.

dock.

Inter.;-- a.s.sume erect position.

Position!

LOOBY LOO

_Permission to use words and music:-- Miss Lydia Clark and Benj. H. Sanborn & Co._

Arr. by +Fannie Robertson+

[Music: 1. Here we dance Looby Loo, Here we dance Looby light, Here we dance Looby Loo, All on a Sat.u.r.day night, I put my right hand in, I put my right hand out, I give my right hand a shake, shake, shake, And turn myself about, Oh!]

DESCRIPTION

Formation;-- Single circle formation, facing counter clock-wise (right), in close order formation. Hands are placed upon the shoulders of the pupil in front.

NOTE.-- In cla.s.sroom:-- Single circle around one row of seats.

Verse

Here we dance Looby Loo, Here we dance Looby Light, Here we dance Looby Loo, Every Sat.u.r.day night.

Interpretation;-- Children march in line of direction, starting with inside foot (left), swaying inward (left) and outward (right). Upon the completion of the verse, the children immediately cease the movement and face the center of the circle.

Chorus

I put my right hand in, I put my right hand out, I give my right hand a shake, shake, shake, And turn myself about. Oh!

Inter.;-- Imitate activity as suggested and in turning execute same by spinning about upon the right foot to the right. Upon completion of the turn immediately face line of direction, placing hands upon pupil's shoulders in front in readiness for the verse action.

Chorus

2nd;-- I put my left hand in, etc.

3rd;-- I put my right foot in, etc.

4th;-- I put my left foot in, etc.

5th;-- I put my little head in, etc.

6th;-- I put my whole self in, etc.

BAA, BAA, BLACK SHEEP

_Permission to use words and music:-- Miss Lydia Clark and Benj. H. Sanborn & Co._

Arr. by +Fannie Robertson+

[Music: Baa, baa, Black Sheep, have you any wool?

Yes, sir; yes, sir!

Three bags full; One for my master, One for my dame.

But none for the little boy That cries in the lane.]

DESCRIPTION

Formation;-- Children form a single circle with hands joined. (The Sheep.) A boy is chosen who stands in the center of the circle. (The little boy in the lane.) Outer, front and rear aisles of room utilized.

1st Line;-- Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, have you any wool?

Interpretation;-- Seven quick slides to the right, ceasing movement on the eighth count.

2nd Line;-- Yes, sir; yes, sir!

Inter.;-- Those in the circle (The Sheep), place hands on hips and nod their heads twice emphatically.

Three bags full;

Inter.;-- Place right elbow in left hand with three fingers extended, shaking same three times vigorously.

3rd Line;-- One for my master,

Inter.;-- Step sideward to the right and close feet; bow and a.s.sume erect position. Hands are placed upon the hips.

One for my dame,

Inter.;-- Step sideward to the left and close feet; bow and a.s.sume erect position. Hands are placed upon hips.

4th Line;-- But none for the little boy

Inter.;-- Mark time, in place; (right; left; right; left); turning head to the right, left, right and front. Hands are placed on hips.

That cries in the lane.

Inter.;-- Place right elbow in the left hand with forefinger extended, shaking same three times vigorously at the little boy in the center of the circle.

[Ill.u.s.tration: THE LITTLE BOY CRYING IN THE LANE]