Jungle Book Dance Adventure
•Year 1
•Dance
•Position centrally for clear audio throughout space
Alternative: Tablet or phone with speaker
Pre-loaded and tested before lesson
Alternative: Similar themed instrumental music
Used to mark individual dance spaces for pairs
Alternative: Spot markers, bean bags, or tape lines
For displaying dance structure prompts
Alternative: Flip chart paper and pens
A series of movements performed one after another in a specific order
The main idea or story that the dance is trying to show
How a dance is organised with a beginning, middle and end
Acting like the character you are representing through your movements
Knowing where you are in the space and being aware of others around you
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Story structure and narrative understanding, character development and emotions, vocabulary development through movement themes
Counting in 8s and timing sequences, understanding of 3-second duration, spatial concepts of close/far and positioning
Responding to rhythm and mood in music, understanding how music supports storytelling and emotional expression
Working cooperatively in partnerships, expressing emotions appropriately, building confidence through performance
Move around the space to observe all pairs, position centrally during whole-class instruction
Watch for creative expression, partnership cooperation, structural understanding, and safe movement
Step in when pairs struggle with cooperation, need creative suggestions, or safety concerns arise
Use student volunteers to demonstrate key concepts; show clear examples of positions and timing; model positive partnership working
Large hall or studio space, minimum 8m x 12m, clear of obstacles
Clean, non-slip surface suitable for dance movement and partner work
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support as needed
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