Creative Animal Expression Through Movement and Partnership
•Year 1
•Dance
•Position centrally for clear sound throughout space
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, iPad with dock
Cued ready for warm-up activity
Alternative: Any upbeat animal-themed music for warm-up
Ready for corners warm-up activity
Alternative: Any moderate tempo music suitable for creative movement
Cued for final performance section
Alternative: Any jungle/animal themed music for performance
Place one in each corner: 'Jump', 'Stretch', 'Spin', 'Crawl'
Alternative: Laminated signs, whiteboard markers on boards
Creating and arranging dance movements in a planned sequence
When dancers perform the same movements at exactly the same time
The height of movements - high (standing/jumping), middle (crouching), low (floor work)
Copying exactly what your partner does as if you are their reflection
Something that gives us ideas and inspiration for our dance
A short sequence of movements that go together like a sentence in dance
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Poetry appreciation, vocabulary development, verbal communication skills, listening and responding to others
Counting sequences, pattern and rhythm, timing and coordination, spatial awareness
Visual interpretation, creativity and imagination, using stimulus for creative expression
Rhythm and beat, tempo and timing, responding to musical stimuli
Cooperation and teamwork, communication skills, confidence building, peer feedback and evaluation
Circulate constantly during pair work, position centrally during whole-class instruction
Partner cooperation, creative interpretation of poetry, use of dance elements
Step in if partners struggling to cooperate, if movements becoming unsafe, if pairs stuck without ideas
Always demonstrate with clear, exaggerated movements that students can easily see and copy. Use positive body language and enthusiasm to encourage participation.
Minimum hall space 15m x 10m, clear of obstacles and furniture
Ensure floor is clean, dry and non-slip for safe movement and partner work
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, apply first aid if qualified, contact office if required
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