Bollywood & Line Dance Fusion
•Year 5
•Dance
•Position centrally for even sound distribution
Alternative: Laptop with external speaker, tablet with Bluetooth speaker
Moderate tempo 120-130 BPM suitable for beginners
Alternative: Any 4/4 time music with clear beat (country, pop)
Mark dance area boundaries and starting positions
Alternative: Spots, bean bags, tape marks on floor
Visual aids showing foot patterns for each step
Alternative: Whiteboard with step diagrams, printed handouts
A quick triple step movement staying on the spot with weight transfer
A classic dance step involving forward step, kick, back step, and toe touch
A travelling step pattern moving sideways with step, cross behind, step, touch
The directional format of line dancing (1-wall faces one direction, 4-wall faces all directions)
A sequence of connected dance steps that flow together as one unit
Performing movements at exactly the same time with your partner
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following complex verbal instructions, partner communication and discussion, descriptive vocabulary for movement, presentation and performance skills
Counting in 4s and 8s, understanding rhythm patterns, quarter turns and directional geometry, sequencing and pattern recognition
Beat and rhythm awareness, tempo recognition, musical phrasing and structure, listening and responding to different musical styles
Cooperation and teamwork, building positive relationships, confidence and self-esteem through performance, respect for others' efforts and achievements
Move around perimeter to observe all pairs, demonstrate from front centre for whole group instructions
Watch for partner cooperation, technical accuracy, and safe movement execution
Step in to support struggling partnerships, correct unsafe technique, encourage positive communication
Always demonstrate with a student partner to show cooperation, exaggerate key technique points for visibility, use clear directional language consistently
Minimum 10m x 8m clear floor space, suitable for dance movements and partner work
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and debris
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, apply basic first aid if trained, seek additional medical support if needed
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