Ancient Greece Through Movement: Gods, Warriors and Olympic Ceremony
•Year 5
•Dance
•Test volume levels and ensure clear sound quality throughout space
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speakers
Cue ready at start, have backup copies available
Alternative: Alternative inspirational Olympic-themed music
Position for clear view of all performers, ensure sufficient storage space
Alternative: Phone camera, school recording equipment
Cue to appropriate starting point, test playback quality
Alternative: Demonstration by teacher, printed visual sequence cards
Place in formation pattern to help students maintain positions
Alternative: Spots, chalk marks on floor
The ability to command attention and engage an audience through confident performance
Moving at exactly the same time as other performers
Showing the personality, emotions, and traits of a character through movement
Making movements big and clear enough for the audience to see and understand
A planned sequence of dance movements set to music
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, evaluation and feedback skills, expressing emotions and feelings
Ancient Greek Olympics, modern Olympic movement, cultural significance of opening ceremonies
Rhythm, beat, musical phrasing, matching movement to musical structure
Perseverance, resilience, national pride, teamwork, supporting others
Move around the space to observe all students, position at front for demonstrations, stay visible during formations
Watch for timing accuracy, character commitment, stage presence, and group cooperation
Step in if timing becomes significantly off, if students lose character focus, or if safety concerns arise
Always demonstrate with full commitment to character, exaggerate movements for clarity, use mirror facing for students to copy easily
Minimum 8m x 12m clear space, suitable for 30 students with arm movements
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles, adequate grip for movement
Stop music immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students remain safe
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