This unit combines historical learning with creative dance, using the Vikings as a rich stimulus for movement exploration and storytelling. Students develop choreographic skills through varied stimuli - motifs, visual imagery, and poetry - whilst building confidence in solo, partner, and group work. The progressive structure moves from individual expression to collaborative performance, embedding technical dance vocabulary and peer evaluation throughout.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Vikings Motif Development
54 min

Big Question:

How can we use our knowledge of Vikings to create expressive dance movements that tell their story?

Key Objectives:

  • • To share what we know about the Vikings theme and contribute to collaborative learning
  • • To creatively translate Viking-related words and ideas into expressive dance movements

Lesson 2

Travelling Movements & Pathways
1h

Big Question:

How can we transform static dance movements into dynamic travelling sequences that tell a story?

Key Objectives:

  • • To creatively transform static actions from last week's motif into travelling movements
  • • To demonstrate control and timing whilst showing changes in level and pathway when travelling

Lesson 3

Partner Choreography & Stimulus
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use pictures to inspire creative movement and work effectively with a partner?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop partner choreography skills using picture stimulus
  • • To demonstrate mirror image and level changes in dance

Lesson 4

Creative Poetry Dance in Groups
1h

Big Question:

How can we transform words from poetry into expressive group dance movements?

Key Objectives:

  • • To work collaboratively in groups of four, demonstrating excellent cooperation skills
  • • To translate poetic language into creative and imaginative dance movements

Lesson 5

Group Performance: Canon & Form
53 min

Big Question:

How can we use canon and formation changes to create powerful group performances that tell a story?

Key Objectives:

  • • To work collaboratively in groups showing excellent cooperation skills and provide constructive peer feedback
  • • To use poetry as stimulus for creative and imaginative dance movements

Lesson 6

Performance Review and Evaluation
1h

Big Question:

How can we evaluate and improve our dance performances using technical language and feedback?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand what makes a good dance performance
  • • To give useful feedback to our partner using technical language