Big Question:

How can we use movement to tell the story of Viking warriors and their adventures?

Key Objectives:

• • To explore and discuss Viking-themed vocabulary through movement
• • To create and perform actions that represent Viking concepts with good timing and control

Big Question:

How can we transform our static dance actions into exciting travelling movements that show different levels and pathways?

Key Objectives:

• • To creatively adapt static actions from last week's motif into travelling movements
• • To demonstrate changes in level and pathway whilst travelling

Big Question:

How can we use pictures and partnership to tell stories through dance?

Key Objectives:

• • To work collaboratively in pairs to create a 16-count dance section using picture stimuli
• • To demonstrate effective mirror image and level changes in paired choreography

Big Question:

How can we work together to transform words into movement and create beautiful dance patterns?

Key Objectives:

• • To work collaboratively in groups showing excellent cooperation skills
• • To use poetry as inspiration for creative and imaginative dance actions

Big Question:

How can we use canon and formation changes to create a powerful group performance that tells our story?

Key Objectives:

• • To work collaboratively in groups showing excellent cooperation skills and provide constructive peer feedback
• • To use poetry as stimulus for creative and imaginative dance movements

Big Question:

How can we evaluate and improve our dance performances using technical language?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand what makes a good dance performance
• • To give useful feedback to partners using technical language