Dance
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
This cross-curricular unit bridges history and physical education, enabling Year 5 students to explore Victorian life through expressive dance composition. By transforming historical understanding into movement, students develop both choreographic skills and deeper empathy for the Victorian era. The unit builds creative confidence whilst introducing sophisticated dance concepts like mirror work, chance choreography, and performance refinement.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
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How can we use our knowledge of Victorian life to create expressive dance movements that tell a story?
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Lesson 2
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How can we transform static Victorian character actions into dynamic travelling movements that tell a story?
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Lesson 3
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How can we use Victorian poetry to create meaningful dance movements that tell a story through mirror image and partner work?
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Lesson 4
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How can we use chance choreography to create a structured group dance that tells the story of the Victorian era?
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Lesson 5
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How can we combine individual creativity with group cooperation to create a powerful Victorian-themed dance performance?
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Lesson 6
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How can we use technical language to evaluate and improve dance performances?
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