Choreography & Storytelling
•Year 2
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout dance space
Alternative: Tablet/phone with speaker, piano
Cued ready for warm-up
Alternative: Any upbeat children's song with clear beat
Ready for corners activity
Alternative: Playful instrumental music with clear stops/starts
Cued for conclusion performance
Alternative: Gentle, inspiring music for performance
One card in each corner - 'Jump', 'Spin', 'Stretch', 'Balance'
Alternative: Laminated pictures, simple word cards
Cut into individual lines, one line per pair
Alternative: Written on board, displayed on screen
Remove obstacles, ensure safe boundaries
Alternative: Playground area marked out
Someone you work with to create dance movements together
Copying exactly what your partner does, like looking in a mirror
How high or low your body is - on the floor, standing, or reaching up high
Which way you move - forwards, backwards, sideways, or turning
Moving at exactly the same time as your partner
A sequence of dance movements that we plan and remember
Something that gives us ideas for movement, like words or music
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, poetry interpretation, verbal communication skills, listening and responding
Counting beats and sequences, understanding of number order 1-16, timing and rhythm patterns
Creative expression, use of space and levels, visual interpretation of words and ideas
Beat recognition, rhythm patterns, responding to musical cues and tempo changes
Cooperation and teamwork, communication skills, confidence building, celebrating differences and creativity
Move constantly to observe all pairs, position for maximum visibility during demonstrations
Watch for cooperation skills, creative problem-solving, use of levels and directions
["Step in if pairs struggle with cooperation", "Support pairs who can't generate movement ideas", "Help when sequences become too complex or unsafe"]
Always demonstrate with a student volunteer when possible, use exaggerated movements for clarity, think aloud to show creative process
Large, clear space minimum 8m x 10m with non-slip surface
Clean, dry floor free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support as needed
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