Dance
•Year 6
•6 Lessons
This unit enables Year 6 students to explore the profound human experiences of World War 2 through expressive dance and choreographic techniques. By combining historical understanding with physical storytelling, students develop both their technical dance skills and their capacity to communicate complex emotions and narratives through movement. The cross-curricular approach deepens historical empathy whilst building sophisticated choreographic abilities appropriate for upper Key Stage 2.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
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How can we use our bodies to tell the powerful stories of World War 2 through dance and movement?
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Lesson 2
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How can we transform static wartime actions into powerful travelling dance movements that tell the story of World War 2?
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Lesson 3
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How can we use mirror image and changes in level to bring World War 2 stories to life through dance?
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Lesson 4
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How can we use random elements to create meaningful dance that tells the story of World War 2?
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Lesson 5
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How can we use choreographic devices and cooperation skills to create a powerful performance that tells the story of World War 2?
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Lesson 6
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How can we evaluate and improve our World War 2 dance performances using technical language and feedback?
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