Brazilian Carnival: Authentic Samba Performance and Cultural Expression
•Year 6
•Dance
•Position for clear sound coverage across dance space
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, phone with amplification
Test volume levels and have backup ready
Alternative: YouTube carnival playlist, Spotify Brazilian music
Use for rhythm instruction and tempo control
Alternative: Tambourine, rhythm sticks, clapping
Stored safely when not in use to avoid tripping
Alternative: Streamers, fabric strips, pom-poms
Pre-load Rio Carnival video clips for context
Alternative: Laptop, tablet, interactive whiteboard
A Brazilian dance style with quick, rhythmical movements and strong beat
A festival celebration with music, dancing, and colourful costumes
Groups of dancers who perform together in carnival parades
Dance movements performed one after another, like a round in music
All dancers performing the same movement at exactly the same time
Precise, controlled body movements that look polished and skilled
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, description skills, creative writing about carnival experiences
Costume design, colour symbolism in carnival, visual arts in Brazilian culture
Brazil location, Rio de Janeiro, South American culture and carnival traditions
Origins of carnival, cultural development and significance of Samba
Rhythm, beat, tempo, Brazilian musical styles and cultural traditions
Teamwork, cultural appreciation, confidence building, peer support and constructive feedback
Central position during whole-class activities, circulate during group work for support and assessment
Watch for rhythm accuracy, group cooperation, creative expression, and technical control development
Step in if groups struggle with collaboration, provide technical support for dance concepts, ensure inclusive participation
Demonstrate with full carnival energy and technical accuracy, involve students in demonstrations to build confidence
Minimum 15m x 12m clear space, suitable for energetic movement and group formations
Non-slip surface essential for carnival footwork, check for any wet areas or obstacles
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess need for first aid, ensure other students are safely seated away from incident area
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