Cultural & Contemporary Expression
•Year 6
•Dance
•Position centrally for even sound distribution across space
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker or tablet with amplification
Test volume levels and prepare stop/start controls for freeze activities
Alternative: Hip-hop, urban, or electronic dance tracks with clear beats
Laminate for durability and repeated use across lessons
Alternative: Projected images or demonstration cards
Position at height visible to all students for video demonstration
Alternative: Large television or interactive whiteboard
Mark clear working spaces for pairs around the room perimeter
Alternative: Spots or tape marks on floor
A vivid, motionless position held like a photograph, showing clear body shapes
Urban dance style characterised by attitude, strong shapes, and dynamic movement quality
The movement that connects one position or phrase to another
The outline or shape created by the body, clearly visible from a distance
When dancers perform the same movement but starting at different times
When dancers perform exactly the same movement at exactly the same time
When partners face each other and one copies the other's movements like a reflection
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with street dance terminology, descriptive language for movement analysis, communication skills during partner work
Analysis of silhouettes and body shapes, understanding of visual composition and design principles
Cultural awareness of urban environments and street dance origins
Understanding of street dance as cultural expression and social movement
Understanding rhythm and timing, relationship between movement and musical structure
Teamwork and collaboration, building confidence through performance, respect for different cultural forms of expression
Move around the space to observe all students, position centrally during demonstrations
Watch for accuracy in freeze positions, safety during transitions, and collaboration quality
Step in if freeze positions are unsafe, if students struggle with partner communication, or if performance anxiety appears
Demonstrate: Exaggerate freeze positions for clarity. Show smooth, controlled transitions. Model partner coaching and feedback
Large indoor space minimum 15m x 10m, suitable for floor work and movement at different levels
Clean, non-slip surface suitable for floor transitions and safe landing from jumps
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students remain safely positioned
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