Movin'! A Choral Movement DVD: Choral DVD

Most movement DVDs ask you to reverse-engineer staging from a static demonstration. This series flips that by having Sally and Andy teach counterpoint movement simultaneously, so your students see exactly how Part I relates to Part II in real time. The 10 titles span different moods and tempos, giving you ready-made options whether you need something energetic or contemplative, and the staging works equally well for two-part treble or mixed ensembles.

Fresh and playful. These aren't austere, geometric movements; they're designed to match the character of each song, from the spirited kick of "Can-Can" to the gentleness of "Thula, Thula Ngoana." Your singers will feel the staging enhance rather than interrupt the music.

Directors working with developing choirs who want to add visual interest without requiring choreography expertise. The step-by-step teaching method works for middle school through adult ensembles and adapts to groups of any size.

• Start with the full demonstration, then isolate each part separately so singers understand their movement before attempting the counterpoint
• Don't expect perfect execution the first rehearsal; break the movements into 4-8 measure chunks and add one section per rehearsal session
• Use the mixed and two-part versions interchangeably depending on your ensemble makeup; the principles transfer directly between voicing options
• Watch for singers who focus too hard on movement and lose vocal clarity; rehearse singing and movement separately first, then combine gradually

Pull individual titles from this collection to reinforce songs already in your concert repertoire, or use the entire DVD as a unit to introduce movement fundamentals early in the season. The variety of styles and tempos means you can weave these throughout the year as rehearsal activities or concert segments.

• spatial awareness and ensemble coordination in formation
• counterpoint movement (understanding how two parts relate physically while singing different lines)
• following choreographic cues from a conductor while maintaining vocal focus
• confidence performing with intentional stage presence
• adapting movement quickly between two-part and mixed voicings