Creative Dance in Ancient Egypt
•Year 4
•Dance
•Position for clear audio throughout hall
Alternative: Tablet with speaker, laptop with external speakers
Positioned where all students can see for mind mapping
Alternative: Large paper sheets, interactive whiteboard
Ensure markers work and are visible from distance
Alternative: Chalk for blackboard, different coloured pens
Cued and ready to play multiple times
Alternative: Any upbeat Egyptian-themed music
A short sequence of movements that can be repeated and developed
The art of creating and arranging dance movements
How movements are performed - fast, slow, strong, gentle
Stretching body parts to their full length to create clear shapes
High, medium and low positions in space
Performing movements with accuracy and control
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, descriptive language, storytelling through movement and performance skills
Counting beats and sequences, timing and rhythm patterns, geometric shapes in pyramid formation
Egyptian art styles, hieroglyphics, tomb paintings and sculpture as inspiration for movement
Location of Egypt, River Nile, desert landscapes and their influence on Egyptian culture
Ancient Egypt civilization, pharaohs, pyramids, daily life and cultural practices of ancient Egyptians
Move around the space to observe all students, return to central position for demonstrations and instructions
Watch for creative interpretation, timing accuracy, spatial awareness and cooperative behaviour
Step in if students struggle with sequence memory, need help with creative ideas, or require safety reminders
Always demonstrate movements clearly and slowly, perform alongside students when possible, use Egyptian character and expression in all demonstrations
Minimum 8m x 10m clear floor space, suitable for floor work and standing movements
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and with adequate cushioning for floor work
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students continue safely with alternative activity
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