Expressing British Values Through Creative Dance and Choreography
•Year 6
•Dance
•Place images face down for random selection
Alternative: Printed photos, tablets with images, or drawn pictures
Pre-load Mission Impossible theme and James Bond theme music
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, CD player, or tablet with speakers
Define clear performance and audience areas
Alternative: Spots, bean bags, or chalk marks
Copying exactly what your partner does, as if you are their reflection in a mirror
The height at which movements are performed - high, medium, or low
The routes or patterns dancers take as they move through space
Something that inspires or prompts creative movement ideas
The art of designing and arranging dance movements into a sequence
Partners or groups giving each other constructive comments about performance
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, expressing ideas clearly, descriptive language for feedback
Counting beats, sequences, symmetry in mirror movements, spatial awareness
Interpreting visual stimuli, creative expression, composition and structure
Understanding British heritage and cultural values through movement expression
British Values understanding, collaborative skills, respect for others, confidence building
Central position during demonstrations, circulating during pair work, side position during performances for clear observation
Monitor mirror accuracy, creative collaboration, safety during level changes, and quality of peer interactions
Step in if pairs struggle with creative process, if safety concerns arise, or if feedback becomes unconstructive
Use clear, exaggerated movements for mirror work, demonstrate with confident student for best effect, show transitions slowly and repeat as needed
Minimum 10m x 8m clear space for pairs work and performance areas
Non-slip surface essential for level changes and directional movements
Stop activity immediately, assess any injury, provide appropriate first aid, and adjust activity level if needed
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