Main Game Dance Activities for Year 1

Learn and perform a structured 16-count dance sequence combining different movement patterns with music

Pairs create and perform an 8-count dance phrase using specific elements like levels, directions, and timing

Extended performance activity combining all animal movements in sequences with musical accompaniment

Learn and perform a simple 3-4 part movement sequence with music and audience

Whole class performs together as one group to celebrate learning and build collective confidence

Students respond quickly to different character commands with appropriate movements

Groups perform their character work while others provide supportive audience experience

Cooperative circle movement activity combining formation skills with dance actions

Students create and perform movements representing a mouse's journey up and down a clock, including frozen reaction to the clock striking

Partners work together to create short choreographed sequences inspired by shared stimuli

Whole class works together to create a themed group tableau using different levels and directions

Structured practice and performance of complete dance sequence with audience and feedback elements

Children freestyle dance then run to corners to interpret word cards through movement

Children perform their created sequences for peers in supportive showcase format

Teams form dragons and attempt to tag the tail of other dragons while staying connected

Children create and perform personal dance sequences using chosen body part movements with 4-count musical timing

Partners create and perform a structured dance showing the theme of friendship and separation using clear beginning, middle and end

Combine individual pair ideas into a whole-class choreographed sequence with music

Combine individual pair creations into cohesive group choreography with performance structure

Children perform complete movement sequence to poetry, combining all learned movements into expressive performance

Students choose a material for their house and respond appropriately when the wolf huffs and puffs

A three-part structured dance sequence combining crouch position, jumping, and rolling movements

Navigate an imaginary journey responding to various audio signals and commands

Teacher selects and combines children's movements to create a group performance sequence