Key Stage 2 Dance

40 Units · 247 Lessons · 598 Activities

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Learn and practice characteristic dance movements from the 1960s and 1970s, building them into a cohesive sequence
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Structured peer feedback activity where students give specific positive feedback and constructive suggestions
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Structured peer assessment activity using 2 positive observations and 1 constructive suggestion
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Structured peer evaluation where students give specific feedback using dance vocabulary and the 2 stars and a wish format
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Structured peer feedback system using performance observation and constructive feedback to develop evaluation skills
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Structured peer assessment activity where students perform and give constructive feedback using 2 positive points and 1 suggestion
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Structured self-reflection activity where students identify two successful elements and one improvement target
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Create individual 32-count sequences combining chosen movements with musical timing
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Create personal 32-count dance sequences combining favourite movements with travel
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Create structured movement sequences with specific count patterns, combining multiple elements into flowing choreography
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Learn and perform characteristic dance movements from the 1960's and 70's era including The Swim, Mashed Potato, Hitch Hike, and Saturday Night Fever arms
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Learning and practicing specific 8-beat movement sequences that represent different characters
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Students learn a specific 8-count movement sequence representing mechanical lever actions
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Pairs use action and dynamic cards to create and practice original dance phrases
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Partner activity developing understanding of cause and effect in movement where one dancer's action directly influences their partner's response
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Small groups work together to create movements representing specific action types
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Students move freely around space and perform specific actions when teacher calls numbers
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Students travel around space and respond with creative movements when describing words are called out
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Students travel around space and interpret descriptive words through creative movement
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Students travel to music and respond with expressive movements when describing words are called out
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Students travel around the space and create movements inspired by describing words called out by the teacher
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Students travel around space and respond to called adjectives/adverbs with appropriate movements
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Students travel to music and create movements inspired by adjectives and adverbs called out by the teacher
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Calming breathing exercises combined with learning reflection and positive sharing
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