Animal Movement Expression
•Year 4
•Dance
•Position where all students can hear clearly throughout the performance space
Alternative: Portable speaker, tablet with speaker dock
Cue track ready to play, test volume levels beforehand
Alternative: Similar theatrical cat-themed music with clear rhythm
Position for best view of performance space, ensure sufficient battery and storage
Alternative: Digital camera with video function
Mark clear performance boundaries and any key positions for formations
Alternative: Masking tape, chalk marks on floor
Keep simple to maintain focus on movement quality rather than costume
Alternative: Simple items like headbands, scarves, or face paint
The confidence and charisma displayed when performing to an audience
When all dancers perform the same movements at exactly the same time
Maintaining the same character traits and expressions throughout the entire performance
The planned sequence of dance movements and patterns
Using facial expressions, body language and movement quality to convey character and emotion
A group of performers working together as a unified team
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Character development, expression, vocabulary building, performance poetry links
Body awareness, coordination, spatial understanding, cause and effect in movement
Character design, costume concepts, visual representation of movement
Rhythm and timing, musical interpretation, listening skills, performance skills
Confidence building, teamwork, self-expression, celebrating diversity
Move around performance space perimeter for optimal observation, maintain clear sightlines to all students
Monitor character development, group coordination, technical accuracy, and performance confidence
Step in to support struggling students, provide encouragement during challenging sections, address safety concerns immediately
Demonstrate with full commitment to show performance quality expectations, use exaggerated movements for visibility, maintain enthusiasm throughout lesson
Minimum 8m x 8m clear performance space with safe flooring
Non-slip surface free from hazards, adequate lighting for performance work
Stop activity immediately if any safety concern, provide appropriate first aid if needed, ensure clear pathways for emergency access
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