Creative Storytelling Through Pirate Adventure Dance
•Year 1
•Dance
•Position for clear audio throughout hall
Alternative: Portable speaker, iPad with speaker
Visible to all students when seated in listening area
Alternative: Large paper sheets, interactive whiteboard
Different colours for mind mapping
Alternative: Chalk for blackboard, dry wipe pens
Cued ready for warm-up
Alternative: Any upbeat pirate-themed song
Ready for main choreography section
Alternative: Instrumental pirate movie soundtrack
Creating and arranging dance movements in sequence
High, medium and low positions our bodies can make
How we perform movements - fast, slow, strong, gentle
Movements performed one after another in order
Showing feelings and character through our movements
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development through pirate themes, speaking and listening skills during discussions, creative use of language in movement interpretation
Counting beats and sequences, understanding patterns in choreography, timing and rhythm concepts
Visual representation of ideas through movement, creative expression and interpretation
Mapping concepts through mind mapping, understanding seas and oceans where pirates sailed
Understanding historical context of pirates, exploring past events and lifestyles through movement
Building confidence through performance, teamwork during group activities, giving and receiving feedback
Move around hall during movement activities, central position for demonstrations, seated area visible to all during discussions
Watch for creative interpretation, safe movement, timing accuracy, and engagement levels
Step in if movements become unsafe, provide support for struggling learners, redirect off-task behaviour
Always demonstrate movements clearly before asking students to copy, use exaggerated movements for visibility, model facial expressions and performance quality
Minimum 8m x 12m clear space for movement activities, separate listening area
Smooth, non-slip surface free from obstacles, adequate ceiling height for jumping
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, apply appropriate first aid, contact school office if needed
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