Free vs. Bound Flow Dancers

In 2nd grade music class today, we talked about the difference between Free and Bound flow. When moving our bodies with free flow, we are feeling the energy of the music in our entire bodies--head to toe. Free flow helps us to feel the space in between the beats. Bound flow is when we are moving with tightened, tense muscles (we said it felt like there was a force field around our bodies that we were trying to break free of). Both types of flow are important in allowing us to fully feel the music. Musicians who can move their bodies freely are more likely to have better rhythm because they are not only hearing the music, but are feeling it with their entire bodies.

The dancers in this video are a perfect example of moving with flow, and the students LOVED watching it. Enjoy!