British Values Dance
•Year 8
•Dance
•Position centrally for clear audio throughout space
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, laptop with speakers
Pre-loaded and ready to play, volume tested
Alternative: Any rousing classical British music
Pre-loaded for main activity, check tempo suits movement
Alternative: Any dramatic, rhythmic British film music
Prepared on cards or slides, answers clearly marked
Alternative: General British culture questions
Label A, B, C, D and place in room corners
Alternative: Cones, signs, coloured cards
A sequence of dance movements that moves the performer across the performance space
The height at which movements are performed - high (jumping, reaching up), medium (standing), low (crouching, floor work)
The route taken through space - straight lines, curves, zigzags, spirals
The way the body faces and moves - forward, backward, sideways, diagonal
A short sequence of movements that can be repeated, developed or varied
Feedback format giving two positive comments and one suggestion for improvement
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development through dance terminology, verbal feedback skills, descriptive language for movement
Active exploration of British Values concepts, tolerance and respect in diverse communities
Spatial awareness, pathways and directions, mapping movement through space
Understanding British Values as historical concepts, development of democracy and rule of law through time
Rhythmic understanding, phrasing, responding to musical structure and tempo
Self-confidence through performance, constructive feedback skills, celebrating diversity and individual achievement
Move around perimeter to observe all students, central for demonstrations, corner position for overview during performances
Watch for spatial awareness, creative use of space elements, quality of peer interactions, technical development
Step in if students struggling with transitions, safety concerns during travelling, unclear feedback being given
Use full-body demonstrations for space elements, exaggerate contrasts for clarity, demonstrate feedback language clearly
Minimum 15m x 15m clear space for 30 students, suitable for travelling movement in all directions
Non-slip surface essential for safe level changes and directional movement, check for any wet or damaged areas
Stop signal established (hand up, music off), first aid kit accessible, clear route to exit maintained
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