Space to Synchronisation
•Year 2
•Dance
•Distributed evenly throughout the space
Alternative: Bean bags, hoops, or marked spots on floor
Pre-loaded and tested before lesson
Alternative: Carnival music, classical circus pieces, or rhythmic percussion
Visible to all students during introduction
Alternative: Printed pictures, digital slides, or picture books
Positioned safely for warm-up circuit if used
Alternative: Low platforms or mats for step-ups
The route or line of travel through space when moving
The height at which movements are performed - high, medium, low
The way movement is performed - strong/gentle, fast/slow, flowing/sharp
Using face and body to show emotions and character
A person or role in a story that we pretend to be
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Character development, storytelling through movement, vocabulary building with circus terminology
Counting in time with music, spatial awareness and pathways, understanding levels and directions
Body awareness and control, balance and coordination, understanding muscle tension and relaxation
Character design and expression, creating visual images through body shapes, colour and costume discussions
Traditional circus performances and entertainment, cultural significance of circus arts
Confidence building through performance, cooperation and audience skills, celebrating creativity and differences
Central position for demonstrations, move around space during practice for individual support
Character portrayal, pathway accuracy, expression quality, performance confidence
Step in if students struggling with character concept, losing spatial awareness, or lacking confidence
Use exaggerated movements and expressions for visibility, perform alongside students to maintain energy, celebrate creative interpretations
Minimum 10m x 15m clear space, suitable for 30 students with individual base stations
Non-slip surface, clear of obstacles, suitable for spinning and floor work
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact school procedures if needed
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