Heroic Dance Narratives
•Year 5
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout hall
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speakers
Place around room walls at eye level
Alternative: Hand-drawn formation diagrams, digital displays
Cued to relevant sections showing hero character
Alternative: Alternative professional dance video showing character work
Available for groups to reference during activity
Alternative: Digital formation guide, teacher demonstration
The arranged shape or pattern that dancers create when positioned together as a group
The height at which dance movements are performed - high (standing/jumping), middle (crouched), low (kneeling/lying)
The personality or role that dancers portray through their movement, expression, and energy
The smooth movement or change from one position, level, or formation to another
A sequence of movements that takes dancers from one location or formation to another
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with dance terminology, descriptive language for movement quality
Geometry in formation shapes, counting group members, spatial relationships in formations
Visual composition through formations, understanding of levels and space in creative work
Character development, performance skills, storytelling through movement
Rhythm and timing in movement, responding to musical cues and structure
Teamwork and cooperation, leadership skills, supporting others, building confidence through performance
Move between groups during activities, position for clear view of all working areas during performances
Watch for formation accuracy, level changes, group cooperation, and character development
Step in if groups struggling with formation accuracy, safety concerns during travelling, or breakdown in group cooperation
Demonstrate: All techniques slowly first, then at performance speed. Use students as models for formations. Show character intention clearly through posture and focus
Minimum 15m x 15m clear space for group formations and travelling movements
Clean, dry floor suitable for floor-based movements and level changes
Stop activity immediately if collision or fall occurs, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if medical attention needed
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