Creative Dance in Ancient Egypt
•Year 4
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout hall, test volume before lesson
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speakers
Cued to start, volume tested and appropriate for space
Alternative: Egyptian Reggae by Modern Lovers or similar upbeat track
Fully charged, positioned for optimal filming angle
Alternative: Tablet, smartphone, digital camera
Visible to all students, markers available
Alternative: Large paper, interactive whiteboard
Optional - distributed around space perimeter if available
Alternative: Wooden sticks, tambourines, shakers
Moving in synchronisation with the music's beat and rhythm
When dancers perform exactly the same movements at the same time
When the same movement is performed by different dancers at different times
The arrangement and positioning of dancers in the performance space
The smooth movement from one section or position to another
Reaching body parts as far as possible to create lines and shapes
Carefully watching and judging the quality of a performance
How well a dance is executed considering technique, expression and presentation
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, structured feedback communication, descriptive language for evaluation
Counting beats and musical patterns, timing sequences, spatial awareness in formations
Understanding heart rate changes, muscle movement and control, coordination development
Rhythm recognition, beat keeping, responding to musical structure and tempo changes
Peer evaluation skills, giving and receiving feedback constructively, celebrating achievements and building confidence
Move around space perimeter to observe all groups, position near music system for easy control
Monitor performance quality, timing accuracy, group cooperation, and safety during formations
Step in if groups struggle with feedback format, timing becomes significantly off, or unsafe movements occur
Use clear, exaggerated movements for teaching points, demonstrate alongside students when possible, model high-quality feedback examples
Large hall space minimum 15m x 10m for full group performances
Clean, dry, non-slip surface suitable for dance movements and safe travelling
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, contact office if medical attention required
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