Dance
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit bridges creative dance with cross-curricular learning by using Roman history and poetry as artistic stimuli. Students develop choreographic skills whilst exploring how historical narratives can be expressed through movement, building from individual motifs to sophisticated group compositions. The unit emphasises collaborative creativity, technical precision, and the ability to communicate stories through physical expression.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our understanding of Roman history to create expressive dance movements that tell their story?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we transform static actions into dynamic travelling movements that tell a story through dance?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use visual images and partner work to create meaningful dance movements that tell a story?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we transform words from a poem into expressive group movements that tell a story?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use canon and formation changes to create a powerful group performance that tells our story?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use technical language to evaluate and improve dance performances?
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