Ancient Greece Through Movement: Gods, Warriors and Olympic Ceremony
•Year 5
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout hall
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speakers
Pre-loaded and tested before lesson
Alternative: Classical music, dramatic instrumental pieces
Greek god characteristics - graceful, powerful, mysterious, etc.
Alternative: Whiteboard with word list, printed sheets
Mark performance areas around hall perimeter
Alternative: Spots, masking tape
A short sequence of movements that represents a character or idea
When dancers perform the same movements but start at different times, like a round in music
When dancers perform exactly the same movements at exactly the same time
When one dancer copies another's movements as if looking in a mirror
Smooth connection between different movements or sections of dance
The way energy is used in movement - sharp, smooth, strong, gentle
Using face, body and movement to show emotion and character
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Developing expressive vocabulary, using adjectives to describe character, discussing and reflecting on experiences
Understanding ancient Greek culture and mythology, exploring characteristics of Greek gods and goddesses
Responding to different musical styles and tempos, understanding rhythm and timing in performance
Collaboration and teamwork, giving and receiving feedback, building confidence through performance
Move around perimeter to observe all pairs, position centrally for demonstrations
Watch for character consistency, effective partner collaboration, safe use of space and levels
["Step in if partner dynamics become negative or exclusive", "Support pairs struggling with compositional device concepts", "Provide encouragement to students lacking confidence in performance"]
Use exaggerated movements and expressions to show clear contrasts, involve confident students in demonstrations, model positive partner collaboration throughout
Large hall or studio space, minimum 10m x 15m clear area for partner work
Non-slip floor surface, free from obstacles and adequate for floor work
Clear access to first aid, know location of emergency exits, immediate stop signal established
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