Table 2. Rhythmik program

Category Motion Description Time
Warm up Self-control Postural alignment and gait according to the center of motion and center of weight 5 min
Main exercise (Rhythm/music) Improvisation Spontaneous movements according to the elements of improvised instrumental music (rhythm, melody, magnitude, speed) 50 min
Rhythm walking Expression of rhythm during gait (rhythm, magnitude, and speed)
Breakbeat Creation of rhythm within a set box
Follow movement Fingers fullness Movements according to music with fingertips placed on a small gym ball, in a team of two individuals; one leader and one follower (with only the follower closing his or her eyes or with both individuals closing their eyes, and with body relaxing) 50 min
Floor dance Maximized mobility of the body with reduced use of the upper limbs
Energy exercise Extension reduction Maximal expansion or reduction of the body and energy according to a set rhythm 50 min
Staccato legato Movements with a set of discontinuous motions and connected motions in an ensemble
Cool down Breath control Postural alignment and gaitRelaxation with even breathing 5 min