WWII Dance Storytelling
•Year 7
•Dance
•Position for clear audio throughout dance space
Alternative: Portable bluetooth speaker, laptop with external speakers
Cued ready for warm-up activity
Alternative: Any 1940s swing or march music with clear 4/4 beat
Cued ready for plenary performance
Alternative: Any dramatic WWII film theme with strong beat
Positioned where all students can see for mind mapping
Alternative: Large paper sheets, interactive whiteboard
Different colours for clear mind map categories
Alternative: Coloured chalk, whiteboard pens
Questions prepared in advance, answers correspond to room corners
Alternative: Questions written on whiteboard, verbal questions only
A short sequence of movement that can be repeated and developed
When all dancers perform the same movement at exactly the same time
The art of designing and arranging dance movements and sequences
Moving in rhythm with the music, hitting movements on the beat
The sustained bombing of Britain by Nazi Germany during World War II
An attack by enemy aircraft dropping bombs
Children who were moved from cities to the countryside for safety during WWII
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Creative writing through poetry, vocabulary development, oral communication skills
Performance skills, character interpretation, use of space and expression
World War II chronology, key events, home front experience, military history
Understanding of rhythm, beat, and musical structure, listening skills
Respect for historical sacrifice, teamwork, giving and receiving feedback constructively
Move around space to observe all students, position at front for demonstrations
Watch for timing, unison, safety, and respectful interpretation of themes
Step in if historical content becomes inappropriate or if students are struggling with sequence
Always demonstrate with full commitment and quality to model expectations
Minimum hall space 15m x 10m, clear of obstacles and equipment
Non-slip floor surface, checked for hazards before movement activities
Stop activity immediately, assess any injury, follow school first aid procedures
Sign up free to access 3 complete units per month, unlimited activity library, and your personal locker.