Creative Dance in Ancient Egypt
•Year 4
•Dance
•Pre-select clear, inspiring images: pyramids, pharaohs, camels, hieroglyphs, desert scenes
Alternative: Printed images, tablet displays, or smartboard projections
Words like: Strong, Flowing, Sharp, Smooth - place one in each corner
Alternative: Laminated paper, cones with attached cards, or wall displays
Test volume levels - music should inspire movement but allow voice instructions
Alternative: Portable speaker, hall sound system, or laptop with external speakers
For stretching sections and defining pair working spaces
Alternative: Marked floor spots or designated areas
When partners perform the same movement but as if looking in a mirror - left becomes right
Moving between high (jumping/reaching), middle (standing), and low (crouching/floor) positions
A dance phrase lasting exactly 16 beats of music, often structured as 4 sets of 4 counts
Something that inspires or triggers a creative response - in this case, pictures that inspire movement
Moving at exactly the same time as your partner, staying together with the music
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development (Egyptian terminology), creative writing (homework poem), communication skills
Counting sequences (4, 16 counts), patterns and symmetry in mirror work
Visual interpretation and creative response to stimulus, understanding artistic elements
Ancient Egyptian culture and themes, connecting to historical studies
Rhythm and timing, responding to musical structure and beats
Partnership skills, giving constructive feedback, building confidence and cooperation
Central for demonstrations, circulating during pair work, corner position for performance viewing
Partner cooperation, creative interpretation, technical accuracy of mirror work and levels
When pairs struggle with communication, timing issues, or unsafe movement choices
Always demonstrate mirror work from front view, use exaggerated movements for clarity, count aloud consistently
Minimum 8m x 12m hall space, clear of obstacles, with room for pairs to move safely
Clean, dry, non-slip surface suitable for dance movement and floor work
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, seek additional support if needed
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