Introduction to the Seven States of Tension Lesson Bundle

This is a two lesson pack introducing the Seven States of Tension from Jacques LeCoq. It incorporates independent work, paired work and group work. The PowerPoint:

• Introduces the theory and history behind the Seven States of Tension
• Includes a guided tour through the Seven States, with explanations and practical tasks for each level
• Re-cap tasks to develop a deeper understanding and challenge high ability students

In lesson two, students expand on their learning from lesson 1 by recapping the Seven States as a response to a box being in the room, again guided by the teacher. Students then progress to creating a scene as a response to a stimulus, using the Seven States of Tension within their scene.

Suitable for KS3 upwards, and perfect as a workshop to kick-start Devising work.