Space Exploration Dance
•Year 4
•Dance
•Position for clear audio throughout space
Alternative: Tablet or phone with external speaker
Have multiple tracks ready for different activities
Alternative: Atmospheric instrumental music
Mark boundaries and performance areas
Alternative: Bean bags or spot markers
A person or creature in a story, shown through movement and expression
Moving at exactly the same time as your partner
Showing feelings and emotions through your face and body
Smooth, continuous movement from one action to another
Moving at different heights - high, medium, and low
A series of movements performed in a specific order
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Character development, storytelling through movement, descriptive vocabulary for movement qualities
Space exploration, gravity and movement, observation and comparison skills
Working collaboratively, giving and receiving feedback respectfully, building confidence
Move around the space during activities, position centrally for demonstrations, ensure visibility of all students
Character commitment, unison quality, partnership cooperation, creative interpretation
Step in if partnerships struggle, provide support for character development, help with unison timing
Use exaggerated character movements for clarity, show clear contrast between astronaut and alien, demonstrate perfect unison with volunteer
Minimum 10m x 8m clear space, suitable for 30 students moving in pairs
Dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, contact office if needed
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