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DANCE - 8 - 11 YEARS (KEY STAGE 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS page

MUSIC ........................................................................................................................ xvi-xviiiOVERVIEW ................................................................................................................ xix-xxixTEACHING GUIDE ............................................................................................................... 1

SECTION 1 TEACHING GUIDEA PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 4

(i) Planning the Scheme of Work ............................................................................. 4(ii) Planning the Lesson............................................................................................ 5(iii) Planning for Inclusion (1) Equal Opportunities in Dance..................................... 7 (2) Cultural Diversity ............................................................................................ 8 (3) Special Educational Needs ............................................................................ 8(iv) Planning for Good Practice in Dance .................................................................. 9(v) Planning for Safety – Risk Assessment ............................................................ 10

B HOW DO WE TEACH? .............................................................................................. 12(i) Use a Variety of Teaching Styles ....................................................................... 12(ii) Employ a Range of Teaching Strategies ........................................................... 13(iii) Utilise Demonstration ........................................................................................ 15(iv) Use Appropriate Accompaniment ...................................................................... 17(v) Choose the Right Stimulus................................................................................ 18

C WHAT DO WE TEACH? ............................................................................................ 19(i) The Language of Dance – Its Movement Content ............................................ 19

(a) WHAT is the body doing? .......................................................................... 19(b) HOW is the body moving? ........................................................................ 20(c) WHERE are the movements going to be performed? ............................... 21(d) WITH WHOM or WHAT is the action performed? ..................................... 22

(ii) The Essential Aspects of Dance ....................................................................... 27(a) Composing ................................................................................................ 28(b) Performing ................................................................................................. 29(c) Appreciating .............................................................................................. 30

(iii) Dance Composition ........................................................................................... 31(a) How are dances made? ............................................................................ 31(b) Patterns of movement. .............................................................................. 32(c) What is a motif? ........................................................................................ 32(d) Dance structure. ........................................................................................ 33(e) Frameworks. ............................................................................................. 33

D WHEN DO WE TEACH? ............................................................................................ 34(i) Dance Activities 3 - 5 Years (Foundation Stage) ............................................... 34(ii) Dance Activities - 8 - 11 Years (Key Stage 2) .................................................... 36(iii) Key Words for Dance for National Curriculum 2000 ......................................... 37

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E ExPECTED LEARNING OuTCOMEs – by 5 Years (End of Reception) ...................................................................................................... 38

Minimum Expected Standards of Performance for Dance.......................................... 40Dance 5-7 Years (Year 1&2) - Minimum Expected Standards in detail ...................... 41

F DANCE SCHEME OF WORK - 7-8 YEARS (YEAR 3) ............................................... 42 DANCE SCHEME OF WORK - 8-9 YEARS (YEAR 4) ............................................... 43 DANCE SCHEME OF WORK - 9-10 YEARS (YEAR 5) ............................................. 44 DANCE SCHEME OF WORK - 10-11 YEARS (YEAR 6) ........................................... 45G usING THE uNITs OF WORK .................................................................................. 46

SECTION 2 - ASSESSMENTSH AssEssMENT IN DANCE ......................................................................................... 51 Assessment Sheet - 7-9 Years (Years 3&4) Dance .................................................... 52 Assessment Sheet - 9-11 Years (Years 5&6) Dance ................................................... 53

SECTION 3 - SCHEME OF WORK - DETAILED LESSON PLANS 7 - 8 YEARs uNIT 1 - YEAR 3 .......................................................................................... 57 Learning Objectives for the Unit .......................................................................................... 58 Dances in the Unit ............................................................................................................... 58 Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ........................................................................... 58

DANCE (1) WHO AM I? .................................................................................................. 59 Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ..... 59 About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/ Development/Enrichment ............................................................................. 59 Lesson 1 ....................................................................................................... 61

DANCE (2) THE LANGUAGE OF DANCE ..................................................................... 62 Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ..... 62

About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ............................................................................. 63Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ...........................................................................64-69

7 - 8 YEARs uNIT 2 - YEAR 3 ......................................................................................... 71Learning Objectives for the Unit .......................................................................................... 72Dances in the Unit ............................................................................................................... 72Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ........................................................................... 72

DANCE (3) THE EXPLORERS ....................................................................................... 73Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ..... 73About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ............................................................................. 74Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 .....................................................................................75-80

DANCE (4) THE HORNPIPE .......................................................................................... 81Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ..... 81About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................... 82Lesson 7 .......................................................................................................83

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7-8 YEARs uNIT 3 - YEAR 3 ........................................................................................... 85Learning Objectives for the Unit ............................................................................................ 86Dances in the Unit ................................................................................................................. 86Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ............................................................................. 86DANCE (5) THE EAGLE AND THE FISH ....................................................................... 87

Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ..... 87About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ............................................................................. 88Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ............................................................................ 89-94

7-8 YEARs uNIT 4 - YEAR 3 ........................................................................................... 95Learning Objectives for the Unit ............................................................................................ 96Dances in the Unit ................................................................................................................. 96Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ............................................................................. 96DANCE (6) MECHANICAL PROGRESS ........................................................................ 97

Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ..... 97About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................... 98Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 .......................................................................... 99-104

DANCE (7) THE HUMAN ENGINE ............................................................................... 105Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ... 105About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment .................................................................................................106Lesson 7 .....................................................................................................107

8-9 YEARs uNIT 1 - YEAR 4 ......................................................................................... 109Learning Objectives for the Unit ...........................................................................................110Dances in the Unit ................................................................................................................110Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ...........................................................................110DANCE (8) THESE SHOES ARE MADE FOR WALKING .............................................111

Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ....111About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/DevelopmentEnrichment ..................................................................................................112Lessons 1 & 2 ......................................................................................113-114

DANCE (9) GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE .........................................................................115Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ... 115About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ..................................................................................................116Lessons 3, 4, 5, 6 ................................................................................ 117-120

DANCE (10) INCOGNITO ............................................................................................... 121Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ........................... 121

About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................. 122Lesson 7 ..................................................................................................... 123

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8-9 YEARs uNIT 2 - YEAR 4 ......................................................................................... 125Learning Objectives for the Unit .......................................................................................... 126Dances in the Unit ............................................................................................................... 126Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit .......................................................................... 126DANCE (11) ELECTRICITY ...........................................................................................127

Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .. 127About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................128Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 .......................................................................129-134

8-9 YEARs uNIT 3 - YEAR 4 ......................................................................................... 135Learning Objectives for the Unit .......................................................................................... 136Dances in the Unit ............................................................................................................... 136Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit .......................................................................... 136DANCE (12) SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIPS ................................................................. 137


DANCE (13) RECORD AND REMEMBER .................................................................... 145Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .. 145About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................146Lesson 7 ....................................................................................................147

8-9 YEARs uNIT 4 - YEAR 4 ......................................................................................... 149Learning Objectives for the Unit .......................................................................................... 150Dances in the Unit ............................................................................................................... 150Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit .......................................................................... 150DANCE (14) WIMBLEDON ............................................................................................ 151


DANCE (15) MUSICAL STATUES .................................................................................. 159Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .. 159About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................160Lesson 7 .................................................................................................... 161

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9-10 YEARs uNIT 1 - YEAR 5 ....................................................................................... 163Learning Objectives for the Unit ........................................................................................ 164Dances in the Unit ............................................................................................................ 164Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ......................................................................... 164DANCE (16) RUBBISH .................................................................................................... 165

Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ..165Ideas for Stimuli and Related Activities ....................................................... 166Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ........................................................................167-172

9-10 YEARs uNIT 2 - YEAR 5 ....................................................................................... 173Learning Objectives for the Unit ........................................................................................ 174Dances in the Unit ............................................................................................................. 174Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ........................................................................ 174DANCE (17) WHAT A CARD! .......................................................................................... 175

Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ... 175About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ..................................................................................................176Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 .......................................................................177-182

DANCE (18) WORD POWER.......................................................................................... 183Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .. 183Ideas for Stimuli and Related Activities ...................................................... 184Lesson 7 .................................................................................................... 185

9-10 YEARs uNIT 3 - YEAR 5 ....................................................................................... 187Learning Objectives for the Unit ........................................................................................ 188Dances in the Unit ............................................................................................................. 188Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ........................................................................ 188DANCE (19) CITY LIFE .................................................................................................. 189

Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ... 189About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment .......................................................... 190Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ........................................................................191-196

DANCE (20) ..PLEASED TO SEE YOU ............................................................................ 197Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ... 197About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment .................................................................................................198Lessons 7, 8 ........................................................................................199-200

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9-10 YEARs uNIT 4 - YEAR 5 ....................................................................................... 201Learning Objectives for the Unit ........................................................................................ 202Dances in the Unit ............................................................................................................. 202Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ......................................................................... 202DANCE (21) VOLCANOES ............................................................................................ 203


DANCE (22) PUNCH AND WRESTLE ........................................................................... 211Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .. 211About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................212Lessons 7, 8, 9, 10 .............................................................................213-216

10-11 YEARs uNIT 1 - YEAR 6 ...................................................................................... 217Learning Objectives for the Unit ................................................................ 218Dances in the Unit ..................................................................................... 218Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit................................................. 218

DANCE (23) THE WORLD OF SPORT .......................................................................... 219Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .. 219About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................220Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 .......................................................................221-226

DANCE (24) MIX AND MATCH ...................................................................................... 227Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .. 227About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................228Lessons 7 & 8 .....................................................................................229-230

10-11 YEARs uNIT 2 - YEAR 6 ...................................................................................... 231Learning Objectives for the Unit ................................................................ 232Dances in the Unit ..................................................................................... 232Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit................................................. 232

DANCE (25) THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR ............................................................. 233Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .. 233About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................ 234Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 .......................................................................235-240

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DANCE (26) CAT’S CRADLE ......................................................................................... 241Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .. 241About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ..........................................................................242Lessons 7 & 8 .....................................................................................243-244

10-11 YEARs uNIT 3 - YEAR 6 ...................................................................................... 245Learning Objectives for the Unit ................................................................ 246Dances in the Unit ..................................................................................... 246Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ................................................. 246

DANCE (27) THE RAINFOREST ................................................................................... 247Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ... 247About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................. 248Lesson 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ..........................................................................249-254

DANCE (28) HUNTING IN UNKNOWN TERRITORY ................................................... 255Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ... 255About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment ................................................................................................. 256Lessons 7 & 8 ...................................................................................257-258

10-11 YEARs uNIT 4 - YEAR 6 ...................................................................................... 259Learning Objectives for the Unit ................................................................ 260Dances in the Unit ..................................................................................... 260Expected Learning Outcomes for the Unit ................................................. 260

DANCE (29) FLIGHT FROM DANGER .......................................................................... 262Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .. 261About the Dance, Stimuli, Resources, Extension/Development/Enrichment .............................................................................................262Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 .......................................................................263-268

TRADITIONAL AND HIsTORICAL DANCE .................................................................... 2697-9 YEARs ENGLIsH COuNTRY DANCE 30 - 37 - YEARs 3 & 4 ............................................. 271

Learning Objectives, Dances Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ........................ 272DANCE (30) CAERPHILLY MARCH .............................................................................. 273DANCE (31) BRIDGE OF ATHLONE ............................................................................. 274DANCE (32) I WANT TO BE NEAR YOU ...................................................................... 275DANCE (33) MIXER PROMENADE .............................................................................. 276DANCE (34) SICILIAN CIRCLE ..................................................................................... 278DANCE (35) VIRGINIA REEL ........................................................................................ 277DANCE (36) LITTLE OL’ LOG CABIN ........................................................................... 278DANCE (37) CIRCASSIAN CIRCLE .............................................................................. 279

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9-11 YEARs ENGLIsH COuNTRY DANCEs 38 - 44 - YEARs 5&6 ........................................... 281Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes ......................... 282DANCE (38) HASTE TO THE WEDDING .................................................................... 283DANCE (39) OXO REEL .............................................................................................. 284DANCE (40) COMING ROUND THE MOUNTAIN........................................................ 285DANCE (41) LUCKY SEVEN ....................................................................................... 286DANCE (42) BOSTON TEA PARTY ............................................................................. 287DANCE (43) NINEPINS .................................................................................................. 288DANCE (44) CIRCASSIAN CIRCLE ............................................................................ 289

7-11 YEARs TuDOR DANCEs - YEARs 3-6 .............................................................................. 291Learning Objectives, Dance Framework, Expected Learning Outcomes .......................... 292ABOUT TUDOR DANCE ................................................................................................... 293LESSON 1 - DANCE (45) - FARANDOLE ....................................................................... 296LESSON 2 - DANCE (46) - BRANLE .............................................................................. 298LESSON 3 - DANCE (47) - PAVAN .................................................................................. 299LESSON 4 - DANCE (48) - GATHERING PEASCODS – DANCE (49) - LILLIBURLERO .......................................................................................... 302LESSON 5 & 6 – PLAN AND REHEARSE PRESENTATION OF SELECTED DANCES .. 306

TuDOR TIMEs .............................................................................................................................. 308

NOTE ON MORRIs DANCING ..................................................................................................... 309

APPENDICEs ............................................................................................................................... 311

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MUSIC FOR DANCE 8-11 YEARS (KS2)

7 - 8 YEARs - YEAR 3

WHO AM I?1 Writing in the Air

THE LANGuAGE OF DANCE2 “Change Step”3 “Jump and Bounce”4 Travel and Jump5 Stretch and Curl6 Travel, Jump and Turn7 Abstract Dance8 Humorous – Gesture

THE ExPLORERs9 “Brisk Walk”10 “Funky” Warm Up11 Jog and Jump12 Climbing The Hill13 Climb and Survey14 Running Down15 Journey Over Land16 Journey Across The Sea17 “Rocking”18 Launch and Journey19 On The Moon20 Journey Into Space21 Journey Over Land22 Journey Across The Sea23 Journey Into Space

THE HORNPIPE24 Hornpipe

THE EAGLE AND THE FIsH25 Circling and Travelling26 The Eagle27 The Fish28 Dancing Together29 Journey30 The Eagle and the Fish

MECHANICAL PROGREss31 Sounds of Ibiza32 Winding Cogs33 Mechanical Clock34 Simple Machine35 Group Machine – Breakdown36 Mechanical Progress37 Move and Stop

THE HuMAN ENGINE38 The Heartbeat

Music arranged and performed by:-Darren Lee, Laura Whittle Amy Whittle, Jacob Grant


THEsE sHOEs ARE MADE FOR WALKING1 Basic Walk2 Walk Together3 These Shoes Are Made for Walking

GIRAFFEs CAN’T DANCE4 Elegant Eating5 Unsteady6 Elegant and Unsteady7 The Jungle Dance8 Sadness9 Dance at Last10 Giraffes Can’t Dance

INCOGNITO11 African Rhythms

ELECTRICITY12 “In Gear”13 Going Down a Gear14 Circuit Patterns15 Electricity Flow16 Light Going On/Off17 Irish Jig18 Electricity Dance

sNOOKER CHAMPIONsHIP19 Brazilian Rhythm20 The Game Begins21 Colliding and Rebounding22 Snooker Cue23 Snooker Cue and End Game24 Snooker Championship25 Calm Down

RECORD AND REMEMBER26 Extend and Curl

WIMBLEDON27 Preparation28 Playing the Game29 Winners and Losers30 Wimbledon31 Calm Down

MusICAL sTATuEs32 Musical Statues

Music arranged and performed by:-Darren LeeAmy WhittleJacob Grant

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RuBBIsH1 Start Up2 Crushing Rubbish3 Transporting Rubbish4 Crushing and Transporting5 Recycling Process6 Calm Endings

WHAT A CARD7 Short and Bouncy8 African Rhythm9 “Shuffle and March”10 Dealing the Cards11 Rearrange the Hand12 Deal and Re-arrange13 Fan and Throw14 A Game of Cards15 What a Card

WORD POWER16 Mexican Rhythms17 Walk, Rise and Fall

CITY LIFE18 Ibiza Rhythms19 Busy Streets20 The Bus Queue21 “Graffiti”22 “Tube Journey”23 “City Life”24 Winding Down25 Lighter Winding Down26 Ethereal

PLEAsED TO sEE YOu27 Pleased to See You

VOLCANOEs28 Move It29 “Funky” Walk!30 Patterns

PuNCH AND WREsTLE31 Sounds From Brazil32 Warm Up and Circling33 Punching34 Wrestling35 Complete Fight36 Punch and Wrestle

Music arranged and performed by:-Darren Lee, Amy Whittle


WORLD OF sPORT1 Game Warm-up2 Haka3 Scoring a Try4 Action Replay5 Playing the Game6 Taking the Photo7 World of Sport – Rugby8 All Blacks – Haka

MIx AND MATCH9 Sounds of Africa10 Expand / Contract

THEsEus AND THE MINOTAuR11 Rio Rhythms12 Selection13 Journey to Crete14 Turn and Enter the Labyrinth15 The Struggle16 Leaving the Labyrinth and Betrayal17 Return and Remorse18 “Theseus and the Minotaur”

CATs CRADLE19 Funky Warm-up20 Cats Cradle

THE RAINFOREsT21 South American Sounds22 Interdependence23 Chopping24 Bulldozers25 Dragging, Regeneration and Harmony26 The Rainforest

HuNTING IN uNKNOWN TERRITORY27 Gearing Up28 Gearing Down

FLIGHT FROM DANGER29 Reggae Warm-up30 One Day …31 Unity, Help, Support32 The Flight33 Overcoming the Barriers34 Calm35 Flight from Danger

Music arranged and performed by:-Darren Lee

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ENGLIsH COuNTRY DANCE

1 Marching2 Clapping3 Swing4 Caerphilly March5 March in 5’s6 Arches7 Cast8 Bridge of Athlone9 Singing Square Dance10 Sing and Copy11 I Want to Be Near You12 Balance13 Mixer Promenade and Sicilian Circle 14 Single Turn15 Do-si-do16 Virginia Reel17 Marching18 Circle Left and Right19 Variations20 Little Ol’ Log Cabin21 Circle Left and Right22 Do-si-do and Swing23 Haste to the Wedding24 Lines of 625 Spell Oxo26 Oxo Peel27 Swing and Promenade28 Coming Round the Mountain29 Gallop30 Grand Chain31 Lucky Seven32 Arch and Gallop33 Dip and Dive and Swing34 Boston Tea Party35 Gallop and Circle36 Turn37 Ninepins38 Circassian Circle

Music arranged and performed by:-Carolyn RobsonPaul Tabbush

TuDOR DANCE

1 Dargason2 In Dulci Jubilo3 Kemp’s Jig4 Hunsdon House5 Horses Branle6 Branle de L’Official7 Good King Wenceslas8 Hole in the Wall9 Orientis Partibus10 Pastime with Good Company11 Puer Nobis Nascitur12 Stingo13 Gathering Peascods14 Lilliburlero15 Nonesuch16 Greensleeves

Music arranged and performed by:- Ann Hinchliffe, Caroline David, David Holland, Gina Holland.

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DANCE No. 2 - THE LANGUAGE OF DANCE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Children should learn to:-

● developdifferentwaysoftravelling,jumpingandturning● performthebasicactionsanddancesclearlyandfluently● workwithapartner● observethemselvesandothersdancing

THE LANGUAGE OF DANCE FRAMEWORK

● Developingtravellingandjumping● Developingtravellingmovementsandcreatingshortrepetitivephrases.● Interpretingwordsintoappropriatemovementsandgestures.● Workingintwo’s“followtheleader”andinunison.● Creatingasimpleclassdance.

Accompaniment: Music - Years 7 - 8 CD (Year 3) - Tracks 2 - 8

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the dance most children will be able to:-

● usesimplemovementpatternstostructuredancephrasesontheirown andwithapartner.

● rememberandrepeatsimpledancephrases

● workinunisonwithapartnerandtravel“followtheleader”

● demonstrateanunderstandingofdescriptivewordswhentalking aboutdance.

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THE LANGUAGE OF DANCE

About the DanceThisunitrevisitsthelanguageofdanceexploredintheFoundationStageandKeyStage1.Thedifferentsectionshavebeencreatedtoenablepupilstoimproveandbuildupontheirdancevocabularyandtheintroductionofdifferentstimuliinitiatesavarietyofresponses.Thematerialinthisunitwillalsobegintodeveloppupils’choreographicandanalyticalskills.

StimuliThestimuluscomesfromthelanguageofdance,focusinguponinterpretationofthebasicgivenactions:-TRAVEL,TURN,JUMP,STILLNESS,GESTURE.

Resources (Appendices A1 - A11)Resourcescouldinclude:- wordcards (appendix) languagelists plasticdice (choice) music (tracks 2 – 8) percussion (variety of instruments)

Extension / Development / Enrichment(a) Childrencouldworkinpairstocreateamatching/mirroringdancetothe travellingmusicusingdifferentstepsanddirections.

(b) Childrencouldworkinpairstocreateaunisondancetothe travel/jump/turnmusic.


7 - 8 YEARS UNIT 1 - (YEAR 3) LESSON 3

THE LANGUAGE OF DANCEStarting Activity

(i) Begininaspaceandlistentothemusicfromlastweek.Practiseandtryto usethesametravellingactivitiestowarmupbutdothiswhilsttravellinginon curving- pathways.

(ii) Ontheword“PAUSE”,stopandbegintoslowlystretchandcurlinyourown space,beforemovingonagain.

Exploration and Development

(i) Canyourememberthetravellingandjumpingworkcomposedduringthe lastlesson?Respondtothemusicandpractiseandrememberwhatyou did?

(ii) (Introduce the new word for the lesson - Turning. Lead children through the exploration of this action - Reference “The Language of Dance” page 16)

● Exploredifferentwaysofturninghigh–andthenlow.

● Canyouslow downyourturns-andthenspeedthemup?

● Canyouturnondifferentpartsofthebody? (e.g. hips; front or back of the body or roll)

● Trytravellingwhilstturning.(e.g. close to the ground or far away)

● Canyoudoaturningjump?(Suggest trying different combinations of take-off and landing as explored last lesson)

(Look at demonstrations of different ideas for each of the tasks and practise to improve them)

Making a Dance

(i) ListentothemusiconTrack 6andidentifythe“turning”sectioninit.

(ii) Begininaspace.Moveaboutthespaceandrespondtothechangesinthe musicwithappropriatechangesofactions.(e.g. travelling; jumping patterns; turning actions.)

(iii) Standwithapartner.“A”performstheiractiondanceinresponsetothe musicwhilst“B”observesthedance.

(“B” observes the dance and should be able to describe the turning actions that “A” chooses to use.)

(Reverse the roles – “B” performs and ‘A” observes the dance and should be able to describe the jumping pattern.)

Concluding Activity (i) Findaspaceandperformsomestretchingandcurlingshapesofyour ownchoice.(Encourage children to respond to the quality of the music and perform in a smooth and sustained way.)

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DANCE No. 9 - GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Children should learn to:-● respondtoarangeofstimuli

● respondimaginativelytocharacterandnarrative

● usesimplemotifsandmovementpatterns

● structureadancewithapartner

● describeandinterpretdanceusingappropriatelanguage

DANCE FRAMEWORK

SECTION1-Giraffes-“elegant”motif–unsteady

SECTION2-Pairsjungledance

SECTION3-SadGiraffesCANdance

Accompaniment: Music - 8-9 Years CD (Year 4) – Tracks 4 - 10


By the end of this dance most children will be able to:-

● understandthatideasinitiatedbyastorycanbetranslatedinto movementperformwithexpressionandclarityofshape

● demonstratesimplemotifsandmovementpatterns

● workwithapartnertostructureadanceusingunison,mirroringand “followmyleader”.

● understandhowdancecommunicatesmoods,ideasandfeeling.


GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE

About the DanceThis isadancethat focusesonthemaincharacterof thegiraffe“Gerald”andcreatesthenarrativethroughmovement.Otheranimalcharactersarecreatedatthejungledanceandthecontrastisemphasisedbetweenthesolitary,angulargiraffeandthesociable,rhythmicjungleanimals.

Childrencreatesimplemotifsandextendthemandworkontheirownandwithapartner.

StimulusThe stimulus for this dance is taken froma “BigBook” - “GiraffesCan’tDance”byGilesAndreaeandGuyParker-Rees.PublishedbyORCHARDBOOKS,96Leonard Street, London EC2A 4XD. ISBN 1-84121-508-2. This is a beautifullywrittenandillustratedbookwhichcouldbereadtotheclassasawholepriortocreatingthedance.Asynopsisofthestoryisasfollows:

“Geraldwasa tall, thin,bandy-leggedgiraffe.Hewasverygoodatstretchingupwards,forwardsandsidewaystoreachtheleavesonthetrees,butwhenhetriedtomovefasthewasawkwardandbuckledattheknees.

HedreadedtheannualJungleDancebecauseall theotheranimalscoulddancebeautifullybuthecouldnot.Hewatchedthemallmovingrhythmicallytogetherandhecouldn’tcompetesohewalkedawaysadly.

Then he looked at themoon and listened to the swaying grass, and suddenlyrealisedhecoulddance–hejustneededtherightmusic.Heswayedandcircled,jumpedandturned,andalltheanimalsapplaudedhim.“Youarethebestdancerwehaveeverseen”.

Heproudlyfinishedhisdancewithadeepbow.”

Resources (Appendix A31)Thebook“GiraffesCan’tDance”.PicturesofgiraffesPoemsorvideosnippetsPercussionMusic–8-9YearsCD(Year 4)–Tracks4-10.

Extension / Development / Enrichment(a) Thejungledancecouldbeextendedtomakeitalargergroupactivity.(b) Fortheinformal“bow”childrencouldfinishwithapartner... “A”symbolisesthegiraffebowing “B”symbolisesajungleanimalstretcheduphighandwideapplaudinghim.



GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCEStarting Activity

(i) Moveinandoutofeachotherwithneat,quicksteps.Onasignal..STOP inastrong,stillshape.(Repeat and emphasise the contrast between the quick, light steps and the strong shapes.)

(ii) Repeatthetaskbutthistime,onasignal,curlupsmall.(Feel the strength in the small tight shapes.)

(iii) Repeattask(ii).Runandonasignalcurlupsmall,thenSLOWLYgrow intoatall,thinshapereachingfortheceiling.(Repeat and emphasise the strength of the sustained movement.)


(i) Startinasmallcurledupshape.Slowlystretchupwards,thenpullbackinto thecurledshape.Explore,andstretchintodifferentpositionsintheair. (Encourage children to stretch upwards, forwards, to either side, and WITH CARE backwards.)

(ii) Choosefourdifferentstretchedpositions.Worktotherhythmofstretch (1-2)andcurl(3-4).Createyourownpatternoffourstretch/curlactions –rememberandrepeatthem.(Accompany children with voice or tambour to help establish the rhythm.)

(iii) Usethesamestretchingmovementsbutextendthembytravellingoffthe spottostretchi.e.moveandstretch(x4).Practiseyourmotifandrepeatit. (Remind children they can use different ways of stepping and turning to move into the stretches – make sure you travel a little way into the stretch.)

(iv) Practisethestretchingmotifbothonthespotandonthemove. (The smooth stretches symbolise the elegant movements of the giraffe reaching into the trees for leaves to eat – emphasise the long body and neck at full stretch. Practise several times – 4 phrases on the spot and 4 phrases travelling into stretches)

(v) Movequicklywithsmallstepsinanunbalancedway.(Encourage children to relax the tension in their bodies and move unsteadily from side to side. As they do this, their feet will move with tiny steps on a wriggling pathway.) Practiseyourwrigglingpathwaysandunsteady, floppybodies.

Making a Dance

(i) Practise.... ● stretchingmotifonthespot ● stretchingmotifonthemove ● staggeringunsteadyruns.

(Encourage children to link the different sections together smoothly)

Concluding Activity

(i) Sinkslowlydowntothefloor–rolloversidewaysandstandupslowly. (Emphasise SLOWLY AND SMOOTHLY) Tryitseveraltimestomakeitsmooth.

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DANCE No. 16 - RUBBISH

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Children should learn to:-● usevisualstimuliasastartingpointfordancemovement

● workinsmallgroupstodevelopideas

● usepropsasanintegralpartofthedance.

DANCE FRAMEWORK

SECTION1 - Rubbishidentificationandremovalofwaste

SECTION2 - Recyclingofrubbish

SECTION3 - Gooduseofrubbish

Accompaniment: Music – 9-10 Years CD (Year 5) – Tracks 1 - 6



● demonstratetheabilitytotranslateabstractimagesintomovement

● performwithanawarenessofbothpartnerandgroupdances

● performwithcleardynamicsandprecisefootwork

● useavarietyofwaystoworkinasmallgroup

● developmovementusingdifferentrelationships

● leadappropriate“warming-up”exercises

● viewshortpiecesofprofessionalworkinordertocommentupontheuseof propstocreatemusic.


RUBBISH

About the DanceThis dance takes the ideas of crushing, transporting and recycling rubbish, andtranslatesthemintomovementusingindividual,pairandgroupwork.Childrenthenuseavarietyofbags tocreatesoundsandstimulate theirownchoreographedmovements.

StimuliThe initial stimuli for this abstract dancewill bebasedupon thematerials foundin any rubbish bin. The fourmaterials chosen could be replacedwith others.Whichevermaterialsarechosentheymustprovideopportunitiesforchildrentoexploreavarietyofcontrastingactionsandqualities.

Thisunitofworkcouldalsomakeuseofthesciencethemeof“Materials”inwhichchildrenidentifythequalitiesandusesofdifferentmaterials.

Resources (Appendices A38 - A40)Otherusefulresourcestosupportanddevelopthisdanceideawouldbe:

Poetry - “Earthways” - “Earthwise”(Poems on conservation) (Oxford University Press 0-19-272248-4) Posters- Environmentalpostersandcampaignslogans(e.g. Body Shop)PaperbagsPercussioninstrumentsMusic:9-10YearsCD(Year 5)–Tracks1-6.

Extension / Development / Enrichment(a) Intheinitialstages,childrencouldexperimentwithpercussioninstruments andworkintwo’stotryoutthecrushingandtravellingphrases.(b) Inthefinalsection,differentpiecesofrubbishcouldbeexploredforsounds.


DANCE No. 25 - THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Children should learn to:-

● workcreativelyandimaginativelyontheirownandwithapartner● performexpressivelyandsensitivelytoaccompaniment● performdancesfluentlyandwithcontrol● observeandevaluatetheirownandother’sdances● warmupandcooldownindependently.

DANCE FRAMEWORK

SECTION1 - Preparation -SelectionJourneytoCrete

SECTION2 - TheBattle -EnteringtheLabyrinth -Thefight -LeavingtheLabyrinth

SECTION3 - TheAftermath -Betrayal -Returnandremorse

Accompaniment: Music - 10-11 Years CD (Year 6) Tracks 10 - 18



● performwithexpressionandimprovisefreelyusingarangeofcontinual movementsandpatterns.● workcollaborativelyinpairsandsmallgroupstocommunicatea danceidea.● createtheirworkinthecontextofawholedance.● demonstratetheabilitytorefinetheirmovementsinordertoimprove performance.● rememberandperformcompletedances.● warm-upandcool-downindependently.


THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR

About the DanceThisisastraightforwardnarrativedanceusingmovementpatterns,motifsandgesturetoexploreandcommunicatethelegendof“TheseusandtheMinotaur”.Withinthedancestructure,childrenworkcreativelyandimaginativelyinconstantlychangingsituations,ontheirown,inapairorcollaborativelyinagroup,andreactexpressivelyandsensitivelytotheaccompaniment.

StimuliThestimulusisthelegendof“TheseusandtheMinotaur”.BigBook–TheseusandtheMinotaurPelicanBigBookbyDavidOrme–illustratedbyTrevorParkin.

Resources (Appendix A61)WordcardsPercussionMusic:10-11YearsCD(Year 6)–Tracks10-18

Extension / Development / Enrichment(a) Enteringthelabyrinthcouldbeperformedbygroupsofsixoreightchildren linkinghandsandweavinginandoutofthelabyrinthandeachother.



THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR

Starting Activity

(i) Rememberandrehearsethedancesofarwithoutmusictoreinforce thelinks.

(ii) Practisethedancesofartomusic. (Tracks 12, 13, 14)


(i) Extendonearmaboveyourheadandgraspthehandofyourpartner’s extendedarm.Improviseandexplorewaysoftwisting,bending,risingand fallingwithoutlosingyourgrip.(Encourage children to think about Theseus and the Minotaur wrestling and emphasise twisting, timing and SAFETY - talk to each other. Practise slowly and carefully.)

(ii) Varyyourgripandsometimesbrieflyreleaseyourgriptoincludesome rollingandjumpingactions. (Discuss with the children how variations in speed make the movements more interesting and communicate the idea of wrestling and fighting more clearly, e.g. slow-motion writhing movements combined with explosive jumps or fast rolls.)

(iii) Choreographyourstruggleandmakeitveryevenlyfought–takeitinturns tobetheaggressorandfinishwithTheseusthewinner. (Allow time for the creative process and repetition and then play the music)

(iv) Doesyourdancefitthemusic?Adjustthemovementsaccordingly. (Practise to the music again)

Making a Dance

(i) Practisethesectiononenteringthelabyrinthandmeetyourpartner attheendofit. (ii) Practisethetwosections -enterthelabyrinth -thestruggle (Tracks 14 & 15) (iii) HalftheclassperformenteringthelabyrinthandfightingtheMinotaurto musicwhilsttheotherhalfobserveandthenreverseroles.

(Tracks 14 & 15) Observersshouldanswerquestionse.g. (a) isthefightsequenceexpressingthewell-matchedstruggle? (b) arethedancersusingspacewellandfullyextending/using theirbodies?

Concluding Activity

(i) Faceyourpartnerandslowlystretchandcurlindifferentdirectionsandon differentlevels.KeeptogetherandfeelFULLextensionand CONTRACTION.

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