Dance
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit uses Ancient Egypt as a rich creative stimulus for developing choreographic skills and expressive movement. Students progress from individual motif creation to sophisticated group performances, learning to translate historical themes, visual imagery, and poetry into dance sequences. The cross-curricular approach deepens both their understanding of Egyptian culture and their ability to communicate ideas through movement.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our knowledge of Ancient Egypt to create expressive dance movements that tell a story?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we transform static dance movements into dynamic travelling sequences that tell a story?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use pictures and mirrors to create expressive dance movements with a partner?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we transform words from poetry into expressive movement sequences that tell a story through dance?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use canon and formation changes to create powerful group performances that tell a story?
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Lesson 6
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How can we use technical language to evaluate and improve dance performances?
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