Machines & Forces Dance
•Year 3
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout hall
Alternative: Portable speaker, tablet with external speaker
Test volume levels before lesson
Alternative: Dramatic classical music, marching music
Have ready on device for stimulus discussion
Alternative: Images of Roman soldiers, Roman formation pictures
Separate track from main Romans music
Alternative: Upbeat contemporary music
For marking formation positions if needed
Alternative: Spots, bean bags
The way people arrange themselves in relation to each other in space
When everyone moves at exactly the same time in the same way
When the same movement is performed by different people at different times
The height at which movements and poses are performed - high, medium, low
How energy is used in movement - strong, gentle, sudden, sustained
The starting point or inspiration for creating a dance
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Character development, performance skills, audience awareness, storytelling through movement
Roman Empire, Roman army organisation, military formations and tactics, Roman society and culture
Counting in 8s, spatial arrangements, symmetry in formations, timing and patterns
Teamwork and cooperation, leadership skills, supporting others, building confidence
Move around the space to observe all groups, position at front for demonstrations, ensure clear sightlines to all students
Watch for group cooperation, timing accuracy, pose quality, and safe movement between formations
Step in if formation changes become unsafe, support groups struggling with timing, encourage participation from quieter students
Use clear, exaggerated movements for formations, demonstrate pose quality with strong, bold positions, show timing clearly for unison and canon
Large indoor space (school hall or studio), minimum 8m x 10m for groups of 4 to move safely between formations
Clean, non-slip floor suitable for dance movement, check for any hazards or obstacles
Stop activity immediately if any safety concerns, established first aid procedures for any injuries, clear evacuation routes maintained
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