Dance around the world

Students will understand how the choreographic devices, and the Elements of Dance, are used in different cultures while also developing a deeper understanding of diversity, as well as opening their minds to the worlds stage. They will then use this understanding to create a dance of their own.

This unit includes:

• 16 fully resourced lesson plans (inclusive of videos, PPT, practical & written lesson options.
• Differentiation
• Teacher hints and tips
• Assessment options
• A Glossary of Great Games

The following is covered through the unit:

Assessment task output
Students will be expected to:

• Consider how the Elements of Dance and the Choregoraphic devices have been used around the world
• Write about the Elements of Dance in different contexts
• Respond to questions regarding dance
• Work as an ensemble to create their own dances which include the Elements of Dance, and the Choreographic devices.

This unit is based around three major concepts and skills.

Global perspectives
Students will need to be exposed to multiple countries and cultures in order to interpret and understand Dance. Each lesson includes interesting cultural aspects that can be built upon for class contexts. Students will explore the location and mapping of the countries, as well as attempt to follow and incorporate aspects of Dance from around the world.

Choreographic devices
Students will be expected to identify the choreographic devices. They will need to be able to understand how they are used in a range of different dances, before applying them to dances they create.

The Elements of Dance
Students will be able to identify the importance of the Elements of Dance, and discuss how they are used in a range of different contexts.

This Unit plan is perfect for NQT, teachers new to the subject, experiences practitioners who would like to expand their toolkit.