Lesson 6 - Final Performance Showcase
Choreography & Movement Storytelling
•Year 3
•Dance
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How can we use our observation skills to help each other become better performers?
Learning Objectives
- To understand what makes a good performance
- To give useful feedback to our partner using technical language
- To improve our own performance based on feedback received
Key Outcomes
- Students will perform their complete dance piece with improved timing and expression
- Students will evaluate performances using accurate technical vocabulary
- Students will demonstrate improved performance skills based on peer feedback
Equipment & Resources Required
Positioned for clear audio throughout hall
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speakers
Cued and ready to play, volume tested
Alternative: Egyptian Reggae by Rock and Roll with the Modern Lovers or similar
Charged and positioned for optimal recording angle
Alternative: Mobile phone with video capability
Performance checklist written up clearly
Alternative: Flip chart paper and pens
Available for marking performance area boundaries
Alternative: Spots, beanbags for marking spaces
Key Vocabulary
Moving in time with the music and with other dancers
When dancers perform the same movement one after another
The shape or pattern dancers make on the performance space
When all dancers perform exactly the same movement at the same time
The smooth movement from one dance section to another
The height at which movements are performed: high, medium, low
Showing emotion and character through movement and facial expressions
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Created individual, pairs and group dance sequences
- Developed understanding of timing, levels, directions and canon
- Practised performance skills in previous lessons
Current Skills
- Evaluating dance performances using technical vocabulary
- Giving constructive feedback to peers
- Refining performance skills based on observation
Next Steps
- Creating original choreography with narrative themes
- Advanced performance skills including facial expression
- Leading warm-ups and teaching dance phrases to others
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Use technical dance vocabulary consistently throughout feedback and evaluation
- Maintain focus on improvement and celebration rather than criticism
- Ensure all students experience success through differentiated expectations
- Create genuine performance atmosphere to build confidence and commitment
- Model positive feedback language and coach students to give constructive comments
- Connect today's performance skills to real-world performance contexts
- Document progress through video comparison to show clear improvement over time
Common Misconceptions
- That evaluation means finding faults - emphasise identifying strengths first
- That good timing means moving fast - teach that precision matters more than speed
- That performance is only about individual skills - highlight importance of group cooperation
- That feedback should focus on what went wrong - model positive, constructive language
- That dance ability is fixed - emphasise growth and improvement through practice
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide movement breaks, use clear visual and verbal boundaries
dyspraxia
- Allow extra practice time, provide step-by-step movement breakdowns, focus on effort over precision
autism spectrum
- Provide clear structure for feedback sessions, use visual prompt cards, allow extra processing time
visual impairment
- Use verbal cues for timing, provide physical guidance for formations, describe performances during evaluation
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals for timing, provide written feedback prompts, demonstrate rather than rely on music
physical disability
- Adapt movements for seated or supported performance, focus on upper body expression, modify formations as needed
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Using technical vocabulary accurately, giving structured feedback, articulating improvements clearly
Maths
Counting beats and timing, recognising patterns in music and movement sequences
Science
Understanding how physical activity affects heart rate and breathing, body systems during exercise
Art
Appreciating performance as artistic expression, understanding aesthetic qualities in movement
PSHE
Building confidence through performance, giving and receiving constructive feedback, celebrating achievements
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between observation points during performances to see all students clearly
Observation Focus
Watch for timing accuracy, use of technical elements, and quality of peer feedback
Intervention Points
Step in to guide feedback conversations and support struggling performers
Demonstration Notes
Model excellent feedback language and demonstrate key technical elements as needed
Verbal Cues
- •'Remember our checklist!'
- •'Use your dance vocabulary!'
- •'Show me those levels!'
- •'Perfect timing together!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large clear space minimum 8m x 8m for performance area plus audience seating
Surface Check
Non-slip surface checked for cleanliness and safety, no obstacles or hazards
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Music system positioned safely away from movement area
- •Video equipment secure and not causing trip hazards
- •Whiteboard stable and markers capped safely
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during group movements and formation changes
- •Trips and falls during enthusiastic performance
- •Overexertion during multiple performances
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established for performance and audience areas
- •Adequate spacing maintained between performers
- •Cool down periods between intensive activities
- •Progressive build-up to final performance demands
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for visibility of all performers during evaluations
- •Monitor energy levels throughout lesson
- •Watch for signs of fatigue during multiple performances
Emergency Procedures
Stop music immediately if injury occurs, clear space for assessment, appropriate first aid response