Space Exploration Dance
•Year 4
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout hall
Alternative: Tablet with speaker, phone with portable speaker
Have tracks ready to play, test volume levels
Alternative: Instrumental music with steady beat, ambient space sounds
Position for all students to see clearly
Alternative: Flipchart paper, tablet for visual aids
Have ready for peer assessment activity
Alternative: Simple observation checklist, mental notes
A technique where dancers perform the same movements but start at different times, creating a follow-the-leader effect
Performing identical movements at exactly the same time with a partner
Staying in role as a specific person or creature throughout the dance
A series of movements performed in a specific order that tells a story
Using face, body, and movement to show emotions and feelings
Smooth transitions between movements without stopping or jerky changes
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Story-telling through movement, character development, using descriptive vocabulary for feedback
Space exploration theme, understanding gravity effects, astronaut equipment and procedures
Character portrayal, emotional expression, performance skills and audience awareness
Responding to rhythm and beat, understanding timing and tempo in canon work
Partnership skills, giving and receiving feedback, building confidence through performance
Move around perimeter to observe all pairs, position centrally for demonstrations
Watch for canon timing, character consistency, partner cooperation, safety awareness
Step in if pairs struggling with timing, provide additional demonstration for confused students
Use clear, exaggerated movements for visibility, emphasise timing differences in canon, model character commitment
Minimum 8m x 10m clear area, suitable for dynamic movement
Clean, dry floor suitable for barefoot or soft-soled shoes
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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