Circus Magic: Creative Storytelling Through Dance
•Reception
•Dance
•Place 4 pictures in corners for warm-up, keep extras for main activity
Alternative: Printed circus images, tablet/screen showing circus pictures
Ensure volume is appropriate for space and all tracks are ready
Alternative: Computer, tablet, or phone with speakers
Mark the four corners of the space clearly
Alternative: Bean bags, carpet squares, or chalk marks
Someone you work with to create movements together
Moving at exactly the same time as someone else
Creating and arranging dance movements in a planned way
The height of our movements - high, middle or low
A sequence of movements that takes four beats of music
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, listening skills, expressing ideas clearly
Partnership skills, taking turns, building confidence, celebrating creativity
Move around room to support all pairs, position for maximum visibility
Partner cooperation, creative interpretation, timing and coordination
Support struggling partnerships, encourage shy children, manage dominant personalities
Use clear, exaggerated movements for visibility, think aloud to show creative process
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space, suitable for group movement
Non-slip surface, clear of obstacles and tripping hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate support or first aid
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