Traditional to Creative Barn Dance
•Year 3
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout hall, test volume levels
Alternative: Portable speaker with Bluetooth, smartphone with amplifier
Queue tracks in advance, test all music before lesson
Alternative: Folk music with strong 4/4 beat, traditional country music
Laminated cards showing line, semi-circle, and X patterns
Alternative: Chalk for outdoor use, whiteboard drawings, printed diagrams
Use to mark starting positions and pattern endpoints
Alternative: Masking tape crosses, bean bags, small hoops
Have Barn Dance videos queued and ready to play
Alternative: Tablet, smartphone, interactive whiteboard
The shape or design created by dancers moving across the floor space
A travelling step where one foot leads and the other follows, like a horse's gait
A dance step combining a hop, step, and quick weight transfer
The arrangement of dancers in relation to each other
Half of a circle shape, like a rainbow arc
A straight line that goes from one corner to another, not vertical or horizontal
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Pattern and design principles, symmetry and asymmetry in floor formations, creative expression through movement
Mapping and direction - creating floor 'maps' with movement, understanding diagonal directions, spatial orientation
Traditional folk dances and cultural heritage, understanding how Barn Dance connects to rural communities
Move around space to observe all groups, central position for demonstrations
Watch for pattern accuracy, teamwork, and travelling step technique
Step in if groups struggling with pattern design or safety issues arising
Always demonstrate travelling steps clearly from multiple angles, use teaching assistant or confident student as partner
Large hall minimum 15m x 10m, clear of obstacles, non-slip surface essential
Dry, even surface free from trip hazards, adequate grip for travelling steps
Clear stop signal, first aid kit accessible, adult assistance available for any injuries
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