Dance
•Year 8
•6 Lessons
This unit bridges history and creative expression as students transform Victorian life into expressive dance performances. Through character-based movement exploration and chance choreography techniques, students develop both their technical dance skills and their ability to interpret historical context through physical storytelling. The unit uniquely combines structured choreographic devices with creative freedom, allowing students to discover how constraints can enhance artistic expression.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use movement to bring Victorian history to life and tell stories through dance?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we transform static Victorian character movements into dynamic travelling sequences that tell a story through dance?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can Victorian poetry inspire movement that tells a story through our bodies?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can random elements create structured, beautiful dance performances?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use chance choreography and choreographic devices to create a memorable Victorian-themed group performance?
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Lesson 6
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What transforms a good dance into an outstanding performance that captivates an audience?
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