Cultural & Contemporary Expression
•Year 6
•Dance
•Pre-sort into travel, jump, turn, explode, stillness, glide, bowing categories
Alternative: Handwritten cards, digital display on board
Test volume and positioning for clear sound across hall
Alternative: Phone with speaker, percussion instruments
Mark clear performance and practice areas
Alternative: Natural hall boundaries, tape markers
How we move and how much energy we put into our movements - the quality of movement
Specific movements such as jumps, turns, travels, balances, or gestures
Stretching and lengthening body parts to create clear, defined shapes
Controlled muscle engagement that creates strong, defined body positions
A jump where one leg extends forward and the other bends back, creating a stag-like position
A jump that uses the momentum from landing to spring into the next movement
A short sequence of movements that creates a complete dance idea
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development through action and dynamic terminology, descriptive language for movement qualities
Counting sequences, spatial awareness, patterns in movement phrases
Forces and motion in jumping, muscle tension and extension, energy transfer in rebound movements
Creative expression, composition principles, aesthetic appreciation
Collaboration skills, giving and receiving feedback, building confidence through performance
Move around the space to observe all students, positioning near jumping activities for safety
Watch for technical improvement, creative application, and positive collaboration
Step in for safety concerns, partner conflicts, or students needing technical support
Use clear, exaggerated movements to show contrasts. Demonstrate alongside students when possible to maintain engagement
Large indoor space minimum 15m x 15m with smooth, non-slip flooring
Ensure floor is clean, dry, and free from obstacles or hazards
Immediate stop signal established, basic first aid available, clear evacuation route identified
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