Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to tell exciting circus stories through movement?

Key Objectives:

• • To move safely in space taking care of ourselves and others
• • To use a mind map to create simple circus character movements

Big Question:

How can poems inspire our bodies to tell circus stories through movement?

Key Objectives:

• • Listen carefully to poetry and respond with creative movement
• • Use body to express theme-related shapes, movements and feelings

Big Question:

How can we travel like circus performers using different heights to tell our story?

Key Objectives:

• • To be creative in our use of travelling movements inspired by circus motifs
• • To show use of different levels (high, medium, low) in our travelling movements

Big Question:

How can we work together with a partner to create circus-inspired dance movements from pictures?

Key Objectives:

• • To work well in pairs showing good listening and cooperation
• • To use circus pictures as inspiration for creative and imaginative dance actions

Big Question:

How can we work together to bring circus pictures to life through dance?

Key Objectives:

• • To work collaboratively in pairs showing good listening and communication skills
• • To use visual stimuli to create imaginative and creative dance movements

Big Question:

How can we make our circus performance the best it can be?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand what makes a good performance
• • To give useful feedback to our partner using dance vocabulary