NCERT Class 4 Arts Bansuri: Chapter 14 — My Body in Dance
This chapter, "Guide for Teachers," for NCERT Class 4 Arts (Bansuri) outlines pedagogical approaches and assessment guidelines. It emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment and focuses on developing students' creativity, collaboration, and expression through dance and movement. The chapter details specific Curricular Goals (CG) and Competencies (C) related to imagination, exploration of techniques, appreciation of beauty, and confidence in artistic expression. It encourages teachers to focus on students' effort, attitude, empathy, and willingness to collaborate. Learning outcomes are linked to recognizing dance elements in nature, curiosity towards local arts, and creating/performing dance sequences. Activities marked with a star are adaptable for resource-limited schools, ensuring accessibility for all students in their CBSE arts education.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri |
| Chapter | Chapter 14 — My Body in Dance |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 218 |
Learning outcomes
- Express enthusiasm for creating and performing familiar dance and movement.
- Share ideas and collaborate effectively in dance and movement activities.
- Create and practice dance sequences based on everyday actions and experiences.
- Recognize and describe artistic qualities of dance and movement in nature.
- Demonstrate curiosity towards local art forms and culture.
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Practice questions
- What kind of area is recommended for children to create and perform dance? Answer: A spacious and well-ventilated area.
- What should teachers focus on when assessing students in dance and movement? Answer: Effort, attitude, empathy, willingness to share, and collaborate.
- What does C-2.1 suggest students should be able to do? Answer: Create and practice dance and movement sequences based on everyday actions and personal experiences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of the pedagogy in NCERT Class 4 Arts (Bansuri) Chapter 2?
The pedagogy focuses on learning dance units according to regional practices, understanding dances of various regions, expressing emotions, using body parts for movement, collaboration, and creativity.
What are the key Curricular Goals mentioned in this chapter?
The key Curricular Goals are exercising imagination and creativity freely, exploring basic processes/materials/techniques in arts, exploring beauty in surroundings, and developing confidence to explore human experience through arts.
How does the chapter suggest assessing students?
Assessment should focus on the effort put in by children, their attitude towards learning, showing empathy with emotions and expressions, and willingness to share and collaborate.
What does C-4.1 aim for students to achieve?
C-4.1 aims for students to recognize elements of dance and movement in nature and describe their artistic qualities.
Are there specific activities mentioned for schools with limited resources?
Yes, activities marked with a star symbol can be facilitated by any teacher, even in schools with limited resources.
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NCERT Class 4 Arts — Bansuri — Chapter 14 — My Body in Dance. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.