Dance

This unit transforms beloved nursery rhymes into a vehicle for developing fundamental movement skills and creative expression in Nursery students. Through familiar stories and characters, children build confidence in using their whole body to communicate ideas while developing spatial awareness and collaboration skills. The progression from individual exploration to partner work creates a supportive foundation for early dance and performance skills.

This unit transforms familiar toys into a gateway for Nursery students to explore fundamental movement skills through imaginative dance. By connecting movement to beloved toys, students develop body awareness, spatial understanding, and creative expression in a context that feels like play rather than formal learning. The progression from solo exploration to partner collaboration builds both physical confidence and early social skills.

This unit introduces Nursery students to dance as a powerful form of expression, using the familiar and engaging concept of seasons to unlock their natural creativity. Through imaginative movement exploration, children discover how their bodies can become storytelling tools, expressing the magic and wonder of nature's changes. The seasonal theme provides rich sensory experiences that connect movement to children's existing knowledge whilst developing their physical literacy and creative confidence.

This unit invites Nursery students into the magical world of the jungle through dance and creative movement. By embodying different animals, students develop fundamental movement skills whilst exploring storytelling through their bodies. The jungle theme provides rich imaginative context that naturally encourages exploration of levels, travelling patterns, and expressive qualities whilst building confidence in creative expression.

This unit introduces Nursery students to expressive movement through the magical world of circus performers. The focus is on developing body awareness, spatial concepts, and creative expression whilst building confidence in movement exploration. Through imaginative play and structured dance activities, students discover how their bodies can tell stories and express emotions, laying essential foundations for future dance and drama learning.