Victorian Dance Narratives
•Year 8
•Dance
•Position for clear sound throughout hall, test volume levels
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, laptop with good speakers
Cued to start, backup copy available
Alternative: Other steampunk or Victorian-style music
Charged, memory cleared, positioned for best view of performance space
Alternative: Tablet, smartphone with good camera
Performance checklist visible to all students
Alternative: Flipchart paper, traditional whiteboard
Distributed around hall perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Clap sticks, tambourines, or use hands/body percussion
The standard of execution in dance, including timing, expression, and technical accuracy
Showing emotion and character through movement, facial expressions and body language
Moving in synchronisation with the music, maintaining the rhythm and beat
Smooth connection between movements and sections without awkward pauses or jerky transitions
When dancers perform the same movement but start at different times, creating a ripple effect
The spatial arrangement of dancers in the performance space
All dancers performing the same movement at exactly the same time
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Descriptive vocabulary development, giving oral feedback, articulating observations clearly
Understanding performance as artistic expression, creating visual impact through movement
Victorian social dancing, historical context of performance and entertainment
Video recording and analysis, digital reflection and comparison tools
Understanding rhythm, beat, and musical structure, responding to tempo and dynamics
Self-confidence, giving and receiving feedback, working collaboratively, celebrating achievement
Move around perimeter for optimal viewing of all sections, position for filming when required
Watch for timing consistency, expression quality, peer feedback skills, and safety throughout
Step in if timing becomes significantly off, if feedback becomes unconstructive, or for safety concerns
Model performance quality throughout, show the difference between rehearsal and performance energy, demonstrate specific feedback techniques
Large hall space minimum 15m x 20m with clear sight lines for audience
Non-slip floor surface, free from water or debris, adequate ventilation
Stop music immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid if needed, clear space for medical access
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