British Values Dance
•Year 8
•Dance
•Position centrally for clear audio throughout space
Alternative: Portable speaker connected to tablet/phone
Cued ready for warm-up activities
Alternative: Any dramatic instrumental music with clear beat
Prepared for main performance section
Alternative: Alternative cinematic theme music with strong rhythm
Distributed face-down initially, revealed when pairs formed
Alternative: Printed images showing democracy, rule of law, liberty, respect, tolerance
Mark safe movement boundaries around perimeter
Alternative: Tape lines or natural boundaries
When partners perform identical movements simultaneously, as if one is the reflection of the other
Source material that inspires creative movement responses
Dance sequences created and performed by two dancers working together
Moving between high, medium, and low positions in space
Altering the pathway or facing during movement sequences
Two-way exchange of constructive comments between performers and audience
Using personal artistic vision to translate ideas into movement
Performing movements at exactly the same time as your partner
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Developing vocabulary related to values, democracy, and creative expression
Creative interpretation of abstract concepts through physical expression and visual stimulus
Exploring fundamental British Values through creative expression and democratic participation
Understanding democratic traditions and their development in British society
Understanding rhythm, phrasing, and musical structure in choreographic creation
Building collaborative skills, mutual respect, and understanding of diverse perspectives
Circulate actively during partner work, position centrally during demonstrations
Watch for creative interpretation, collaborative skills, technical accuracy
Support pairs struggling with communication, guide those needing technical help
Use clear, exaggerated movements for visibility, involve students in demonstrations when possible
Minimum 10m x 15m clear space, suitable for 30 students in pairs
Non-slip surface, clear of obstacles, appropriate for dynamic movement
Stop music immediately if needed, clear assessment protocols, first aid available
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