Snake Movement Storytelling
•Year 4
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout hall
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speakers
Queue video to appropriate starting point
Alternative: Downloaded video file, alternative snake dance videos
Mark sides of hall for attack/retreat commands
Alternative: Spots, bean bags for boundaries
Where a dancer looks during a performance to communicate character and intention
Using face muscles to show character and emotion in dance
A sweeping arm motion that traces the shape around the head whilst moving side to side
A swooping movement where the head leads the action to both sides
Crossing arms and legs to show coiling and uncoiling movements
High (standing), middle (crouched), and low (floor) positions in dance
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Descriptive vocabulary development, story-telling through movement, discussion and reflection skills
Animal movement and behaviour study, understanding predator-prey relationships
Understanding how artists communicate themes and emotions through different mediums
Confidence building, creative expression, giving and receiving feedback positively
Move around perimeter during practice, centre front for demonstrations
Watch for creative interpretation, safe movement execution, and character development
Step in if safety concerns arise, provide individual support for technique, encourage reluctant participants
Use full body demonstrations with clear, exaggerated movements for visibility. Show both correct technique and common mistakes for clarity
Minimum hall space 15m x 10m, clear of obstacles and furniture
Clean, dry, non-slip surface suitable for travelling movements and floor work
Standard first aid procedures, immediate stop signal established, injury assessment and appropriate response
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