Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to tell the story of space exploration through dance?

Key Objectives:

• • To explore movement through improvisation, introducing unison and matching
• • To sustain character as astronauts to add drama and emotion to dance

Big Question:

How can we use canon and matching movements to tell the story of astronauts discovering aliens in space?

Key Objectives:

• • Apply canon technique when performing contrasting character movements with a partner
• • Sustain character portrayal to add drama and emotion to dance sequences

Big Question:

How can we use movement to tell a story through contrasting characters?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop character work by adding drama and emotion to dance movements
• • To create performances with two contrasting characters (astronauts and aliens)

Big Question:

How can dancers create meaningful relationships through movement and tell stories through character interactions?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop complex interacting movements between partners in character
• • To sustain character portrayal whilst adding drama and emotion to dance

Big Question:

How can we create expressive dance sequences that tell the story of astronauts meeting aliens in space?

Key Objectives:

• • To combine individual character movements into interconnected sequences
• • To demonstrate expression and creativity through space-themed dance

Big Question:

How can we create a memorable performance that tells the story of when astronauts and aliens meet in space?

Key Objectives:

• • To create and perform a complete space-themed dance sequence with a partner
• • To demonstrate stage presence, timing, and rhythm whilst sustaining character throughout