Victorian Storytelling Through Creative Dance and Choreography
•Year 5
•Dance
•Position for clear audio throughout dance space
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speakers
Pre-prepared with numbered lists and space for planning
Alternative: Laminated sheets, tablets with digital worksheets
Sharp pencils ready for quick distribution
Alternative: Dry-wipe pens if using laminated sheets
Large enough for students to read easily
Alternative: Digital dice app, number cards 1-6
Curated playlist ready with appropriate tracks for warm-up and performance
Alternative: Steampunk music, classical waltz, period drama soundtracks
Clear visibility from all areas of dance space
Alternative: Flip chart, digital display
A method of creating dance using random selection (like dice) to determine movements, formations or timing
When dancers perform the same movement but at different times, creating a wave or echo effect
When all dancers perform exactly the same movement at exactly the same time
When dancers face each other and perform opposite movements, like looking in a mirror
The shape or pattern that dancers create on the floor (lines, circles, triangles, etc.)
A technique used to develop and vary movement in dance (level, direction, pathway, etc.)
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with adjectives and adverbs, speaking and listening through group discussions and reflection
Counting beats and phrases, understanding numerical sequences and structure, probability concepts with dice rolling
Victorian era context, understanding historical periods through movement and character exploration
Collaboration skills, leadership development, building confidence through performance, respectful audience behaviour
Move actively between groups during creation phases, position centrally for whole-class instruction and demonstrations
Group collaboration dynamics, creative problem-solving, application of choreographic devices, participation levels
When groups struggle with difficult combinations, when conflicts arise over creative decisions, when students are not participating fully
Use exaggerated movement quality to show Victorian character differences, demonstrate choreographic devices with small groups of students, show enthusiasm for creative solutions
Minimum 12m x 8m clear space for 8 groups of 4 to work simultaneously without interference
Even, non-slip surface suitable for dance activities, free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students are safely occupied
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