Expressing British Values Through Creative Dance and Choreography
•Year 6
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout hall
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speaker
Place one set in each corner of room
Alternative: Printed sheets, laminated cards
Positioned where all students can see clearly
Alternative: Flipchart paper, digital display
Mark four corners and boundary areas
Alternative: Spots, hoops, rope
Land of Hope and Glory, James Bond Theme ready to play
Alternative: CD, streaming service
A short sequence of movements that can be repeated and developed in dance
A system where people vote to choose their leaders and make decisions
Everyone follows the same rules and laws, no matter who they are
Treating others with kindness and understanding their differences
The freedom to make your own choices within the law
Accepting and respecting people who are different from you
Performing movements at exactly the same time
The art of creating and arranging dance movements
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, expressing ideas through movement, discussion and reflection skills
British cultural heritage, development of democratic institutions and values
Rhythm, timing, and using music to support creative expression
Mutual respect, tolerance, individual liberty, and understanding diverse communities
Move around the space to observe all students, position centrally during whole-class instruction
Watch for understanding of concepts, quality of movement, cooperation and inclusive behaviour
Step in if movements become unsafe, if students are excluded, or if understanding is unclear
Model all movements clearly, show enthusiasm for British Values, demonstrate inclusive leadership
Minimum 15m x 20m hall space, clear of obstacles and with non-slip surface
Dry, even surface suitable for dance movement, check for any hazards or debris
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if medical attention required
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