WW2 Dance Storytelling
•Year 8
•Dance
•Position for clear audio throughout dance space
Alternative: Portable speaker with Bluetooth capability
Cued and ready to play at appropriate volume
Alternative: Other World War 2 themed music or military marches
Distributed to groups from previous lesson
Alternative: Laminated cards with movement options
Positioned to capture full performance space if available
Alternative: Tablet or smartphone with video recording capability
Pre-prepared with 2 stars and a wish format
Alternative: Peer assessment cards or digital feedback forms
A choreographic device where the same movement is performed by different dancers at different times
The spatial arrangement of dancers on the performance space
A method of creating dance where movements are determined by random selection or chance operations
Linking movements or travelling patterns that connect different sections of a dance
Constructive comments and suggestions given by classmates to help improve performance
The standard of execution, including technique, timing, expression, and commitment
The final pose or stance that concludes a dance piece
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, giving and receiving feedback, descriptive language for movement
Counting beats and sequences, spatial awareness and geometry in formations, timing and patterns
Character development, storytelling through movement, performance skills and stage presence
World War 2 context, understanding historical events and their impact on society and culture
Listening skills, responding to rhythm and beat, understanding how music enhances storytelling
Cooperation and teamwork, giving constructive feedback, building confidence and self-esteem
Circulate actively between groups during work time, position centrally for whole-class instruction and demonstrations
Watch for evidence of canon timing, formation clarity, group cooperation, and individual engagement levels
Step in when groups struggle with timing, when conflicts arise, or when safety concerns develop
Use student volunteers for canon demonstrations, show formation changes with small groups, model feedback giving with specific examples
Large indoor space minimum 15m x 15m (school hall or dance studio), clear of obstacles and with appropriate flooring
Non-slip surface suitable for dance movement, free from water hazards or debris
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students are supervised and safe
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