Dance
•Year 5
•8 Lessons
This unit takes Year 5 students on a sophisticated journey from experimental dance creation using chance methods to structured choreography in the Rock 'n' Roll style. Students develop understanding of dance as a compositional art form, exploring how dancers use dynamics, relationships, space, and timing to create meaning and impact. The unit bridges contemporary dance exploration with traditional partner dance, building both creative confidence and technical understanding.
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
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How can random elements create structured and meaningful dance performances?
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Lesson 2
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How can changing the way we move transform the meaning and impact of our dance?
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Lesson 3
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How can dancers use relationships and space to create more dynamic and interesting performances?
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Lesson 4
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How can we create powerful group poses that tell a story and flow smoothly together like frames in a film?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use different levels and timing to create powerful visual snapshots in dance?
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Lesson 6
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How can we use dynamics and timing to capture the spirit and energy of 1950s Rock 'n' Roll dance?
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Lesson 7
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How can we use dynamic movement and timing to create exciting partner dance performances?
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Lesson 8
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How can we combine traditional Rock 'n' Roll dance steps with our own creative movements to tell a story through dance?
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