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This unit challenges Year 6 students to explore abstract concepts - democracy, tolerance, rule of law, and mutual respect - through physical expression and collaborative choreography. By transforming values into movement, students develop sophisticated dance skills whilst engaging with citizenship themes in a uniquely embodied way. The progressive introduction of choreographic devices ensures students move from personal interpretation to polished group performance.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

British Values Dance Motif Development
1h

Big Question:

How can we use movement and dance to express the values that make Britain a democratic and inclusive society?

Key Objectives:

  • • To identify and understand all five British Values through creative movement
  • • To develop imaginative dance actions that represent different British Values

Lesson 2

Creative Travelling Movements with British Values Theme
1h

Big Question:

How can we creatively transform static actions into dynamic travelling movements that express British values?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop a 32-count individual travelling section incorporating British Values motifs
  • • To demonstrate creative use of different levels, pathways and directions whilst travelling

Lesson 3

Mirror Movement and British Values Expression
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use dance to communicate important values and work as effective partners?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop a 16-32 count pairs section using British Values imagery as stimulus
  • • To demonstrate effective communication and teamwork through mirror movement

Lesson 4

Chance Choreography and British Values
1h

Big Question:

How can we use chance and collaboration to create meaningful dance that represents British values?

Key Objectives:

  • • To work effectively in small groups using chance choreography
  • • To include changes in formation, dynamics, canon, unison, direction and level

Lesson 5

Formation Changes and Choreographic Development
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use choreographic devices to create powerful performances that tell a story?

Key Objectives:

  • • To work effectively in groups using collaborative skills
  • • To apply chance choreography techniques in dance creation

Lesson 6

Performance Evaluation and Improvement
1h

Big Question:

How can we become skilled critics and performers who help each other achieve excellence?

Key Objectives:

  • • To identify and describe the qualities of an excellent dance performance using technical vocabulary
  • • To provide constructive feedback to peers using appropriate dance terminology and structured evaluation methods