Traditional to Creative Barn Dance
•Year 3
•Dance
•Position for clear audio throughout the space
Alternative: Tablet/phone with portable speaker
Ensure all students can see the screen clearly
Alternative: Pictures of barn dance positions
Mark out safe boundaries and activity zones
Alternative: Coloured spots or masking tape
A barn dance movement where partners pass around each other back to back
A partner movement where one person helps the other achieve greater height in a jump
Quick, sharp leg movements that extend to the front and side
Dance movements performed together by two people
A traditional folk dance style originating from rural communities
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Symmetry and patterns in partner movements, counting beats and rhythm patterns, spatial relationships
Traditional folk dances and rural community celebrations, understanding historical context of barn dances
Rhythm, beat, and timing in traditional folk music, structure and patterns in barn dance tunes
Cooperation and partnership skills, respecting others, building confidence through performance
Position centrally for demonstrations, move around perimeter during practice to monitor all pairs
Watch for safe partner contact, good cooperation, and development of barn dance style
Step in if partner dynamics are not working, provide extra support for complex movements
Use clear, slow demonstrations for new movements, repeat with different student volunteers, emphasise safety aspects
Minimum 8m x 10m clear space for partner movements and transitions
Non-slip surface essential for jumping movements, clear of obstacles
Stop activity immediately if anyone feels uncomfortable, provide alternative movements for those unable to participate in partner work
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