Big Question:

How can we move like excellent dancers by interpreting music and showing expression through cat movements?

Key Objectives:

• • To explore movement through improvisation, introducing unison and matching
• • To sustain character to add drama and emotion to dance

Big Question:

How can we create dramatic dance sequences using canon to tell the story of mischievous cats?

Key Objectives:

• • Apply canon technique when performing contrasting cat characters with a partner
• • Sustain character throughout dance sequences to add drama and emotion

Big Question:

How can we use movement and expression to bring two completely different cat characters to life through dance?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop character dance skills by exploring two contrasting cat personalities
• • To create and perform sequences that clearly show the difference between mysterious and lazy cats

Big Question:

How can we create dramatic cat characters that interact through dance?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop complex interacting movements that show relationships between cat characters
• • To sustain character portrayal whilst creating sequences with a partner

Big Question:

How can we move like excellent dancers while creating stories through our cat characters?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop and perform interacting cat movements with a partner
• • To create sequences that show clear relationships and storylines

Big Question:

How can we create a captivating group performance that brings cat characters to life through dance?

Key Objectives:

• • To create and perform a group dance sequence inspired by cat movements and characters
• • To demonstrate stage presence, timing, rhythm and character sustainability in performance