Cultural Expression to Creative Choreography
•Year 7
•Dance
•Place cards at four corners of the room before lesson
Alternative: Printed sheets with movement descriptions and images
Have copies ready for plenary section
Alternative: Digital version on tablets/phones
Position for clear visibility from all areas of room
Alternative: Large monitor or interactive whiteboard
Test volume levels and audio quality before lesson
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker with phone/tablet connection
Cue video to start point, test internet connection
Alternative: Downloaded MP4 file as backup
Have music ready for warm-up and performance sections
Alternative: Traditional Māori music or drumbeat track
When all dancers perform the same movement at exactly the same time
Traditional Māori war dance from New Zealand expressing pride, strength and unity
A short sequence of movement that forms the basis of a dance
Expressive movement of the body, especially hands and arms
The height of movement - high (jumping), medium (standing), low (crouching)
The visual and artistic quality of a dance performance
Moving together at exactly the same time and speed
The speed of the music or movement
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, oral communication skills, cultural storytelling traditions
Māori artistic traditions, symbolism in cultural expression, visual representation of movement
New Zealand location, Māori settlement patterns, Pacific island cultures
Study of Māori culture and New Zealand colonial history, understanding traditional purposes of war dances
Traditional rhythms, call and response patterns, cultural music forms
Cultural respect and diversity, teamwork and cooperation, confidence building through performance
Move dynamically between card stations during jigsaw learning, position at front corner during performances for full group visibility
Watch for cultural respect, unison timing, group cooperation, and individual engagement with learning
Step in if cultural content is not being treated respectfully, if groups struggle with jigsaw learning, or if safety concerns arise
Demonstrate: Show contrast between weak and powerful movements, model cultural respect and appropriate intensity, support students who need confidence building
Minimum 12m x 8m clear space for group movements, additional space for card stations
Dry, non-slip surface suitable for dynamic movement and stamping
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, apply appropriate first aid, ensure other students remain safe and calm
Sign up free to access 3 complete units per month, unlimited activity library, and your personal locker.