Dance
•Year 6
•6 Lessons
This unit uses the dramatic historical narrative of the Titanic to develop students' ability to communicate complex emotions, social dynamics, and character perspectives through dance. By exploring authentic historical context alongside advanced choreographic techniques, students engage with how movement can tell powerful stories that honour real events whilst developing sophisticated performance skills appropriate for upper Key Stage 2.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to tell the story of the mighty Titanic through dance?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can movement tell the story of different people's experiences on the Titanic?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How did social class influence the way people danced and celebrated aboard The Titanic?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use dance to tell the dramatic story of the Titanic's collision with an iceberg?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use movement to convey the complex emotions and relationships between passengers during a life-threatening situation?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we create a powerful documentary performance that honours the memory of Titanic passengers and survivors?
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