Key Stage 3 Dance

11 Units · 66 Lessons · 150 Activities

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Pairs create structured dance sequences incorporating specific technical elements with creative stimulus inspiration
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Learn and practice authentic 1950s rock and roll dance movements including kicks, jumps, and hand jive
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Create structured movement sequences with specific count patterns, combining multiple elements into flowing choreography
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Individual choreography activity combining movements into structured 32-count sequences with musical accompaniment
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Small groups create original 8-count movement sequences with freeze elements
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High-energy music and movement game requiring quick thinking and cooperation to form groups
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Fast-paced elimination game requiring quick reactions and spatial awareness to form groups
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Fast-paced reaction game using themed movements to develop quick response, spatial awareness, and listening skills
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Students respond to number calls with specific actions while marching to build energy and coordination
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Transform stationary actions into travelling movements using levels, pathways and directions
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Creative exploration activity transforming stationary movements into travelling sequences using spatial elements
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Students travel around space and interpret describing words through movement improvisation
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Learn traditional Haka chant with coordinated hand movements to develop rhythm and cultural understanding
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Groups take turns walking across the space in time with music and holding freeze positions
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Students create original movements to represent abstract concepts of British Values through physical expression
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Groups use visual stimuli representing British Values to create and share interpretive movements
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Progressive skill-building activity to master canon timing in dance
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Groups use dice to randomly generate movement combinations, creating sequences through chance choreography
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Groups use dice to randomly select movements and create structured choreography incorporating technical dance elements
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Groups use chance methods to create choreography incorporating formation changes, dynamics, canon, unison, direction and level variations
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Groups use random methods like dice, cards, or drawing to generate original dance movements
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Groups use dice rolls to randomly select movement elements and create unique choreographic sequences
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Structured exploration of character actions developed into travelling sequences
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Learning the distinctive Charleston knee movements, hand positions and finishing kicks in sequence
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