Historical Narrative Dance: The Titanic Story
•Year 6
•Dance
•Position centrally for clear audio throughout space
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speakers
Pre-loaded and tested, with backup options available
Alternative: Classical music, film soundtrack excerpts
Mark clear performance area boundaries and audience seating
Alternative: Chalk lines, masking tape
With evaluation criteria sheets attached
Alternative: Notebooks, tablets
Available for groups who wish to enhance characterisation
Alternative: Scarves, hats, period-appropriate colours
For managing rehearsal and performance timing
Alternative: Phone timer, classroom clock
Smooth, flowing movement that appears natural and rehearsed
Precise execution of movements as choreographed, with correct timing and positioning
Embodying a character through movement, facial expression and performance quality
All dancers performing exactly the same movement at exactly the same time
Conveying emotion and meaning through movement, face and body language
Seamless transitions between movements creating a continuous narrative
Commanding attention through confidence, focus and connection with audience
Performance approach that aims to truthfully represent historical events
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Storytelling through movement, documentary as text type, oral communication and evaluation
Timing and rhythm, spatial awareness and formation, evaluating and scoring using criteria
Visual composition, creating mood and atmosphere, artistic interpretation of historical events
Understanding ocean travel and navigation, international emigration patterns, ship routes and disasters
Understanding Titanic as historical event, life in early 1900s, social classes and emigration
Empathy and respect for others, collaboration and teamwork, understanding diversity and social justice
Move freely between groups during rehearsal, position at front corner during performances for optimal viewing
Technical accuracy, group cooperation, historical respect, character commitment, audience engagement
Step in for unsafe movement, disrespectful behaviour, or groups struggling with content
Be prepared to demonstrate character qualities, movement clarity, and appropriate historical respect throughout lesson
Large, clear space minimum 8m x 12m for group performances and audience seating
Non-slip surface essential for dance movements, check for any wet areas or obstacles
Stop activity immediately for any injury, provide appropriate first aid, have emergency contact information accessible
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