Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to express cultural stories and demonstrate unity through movement?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop an understanding of unison in dance and demonstrate this with peers during a Haka performance
• • To explore the cultural significance of Haka and its role in Māori tradition

Big Question:

How can sports movements be transformed into expressive dance choreography that tells a story?

Key Objectives:

• • To apply existing knowledge of sports skills to create dance movements
• • To collaborate effectively in creating a group routine combining 3+ sport-inspired movements

Big Question:

How can mastering timing and rhythm transform a simple movement into powerful dance communication?

Key Objectives:

• • Students will understand and demonstrate the concept of timing, beats and bars in dance
• • Students will create and perform choreographed motifs in groups showing accurate timing

Big Question:

How can the five fundamental dance concepts transform a simple routine into an expressive performance?

Key Objectives:

• • To identify and demonstrate the five key dance concepts: Travel, Turn, Jump, Gesture, Freeze
• • To create and teach original dance sequences incorporating all five concepts

Big Question:

How can we use dance techniques to tell a story and express creativity through our own music video?

Key Objectives:

• • To synthesize dance techniques learned over the unit into an original choreographed routine
• • To collaborate effectively in creating a group music video performance

Big Question:

How do we demonstrate excellence in performance whilst providing constructive feedback to help others improve?

Key Objectives:

• • To perform created music video routines demonstrating dance technique and performance quality
• • To evaluate dance performances using specific criteria and provide constructive feedback