Beginner - Introduction to Dance - Scheme of Work

This unit is all about having fun using the intention of playful animals. The main goal is to teach students about choreography basics like motifs, actions, and dynamics. They will learn and refine a specific technical motif to improve their performance skills. Students will also create their own movement sequences using choreographic principles. They’ll develop the ability to respond creatively and critically to dance works, including ‘Still Life’ by David Bintley. Alongside this, they’ll gain an understanding of professional studio practices in dance.

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What’s included in this resource
Unit Title: Introduction to Dance Skills – Playful Animals

Duration: 6 – 8 weeks

Key Stage/Grade/Level/Year: Year 7, Age 10+, KS2 and KS3.

Originally designed for Year 7.

Implementation & Impact
Lesson Plans
Assessment strategies
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) adjustments and challenges
Worksheets and Homework:

Variety of worksheets for in-class activities
Homework assignments
Assessment Tools:

Self-testing quizzes
Assessments aligned with the unitStudent Resources:

Lesson Packs: 7 lesson presentations with associated assessments
Student Workbooks: Yearly Progress Tracker, Learning Journey, Unit Overview for clear articulation of concepts
Golden Keywords: Focusing on essential concepts
Assessment & Feedback: Strategies for assessing and providing feedback
Retrieval Self/Peer Appreciation: Techniques to encourage retrieval and peer appreciation of learning
Non-Participant Resources:

Workbook for non-participating students to remain engaged and connected to the learning process
Designed to help students who are injured or unable to actively participate for an extended period
Movement Videos:

Videos with movement examples, breakdowns, and warm-ups
Music playlists to accompany the movement activities
SEND Support Materials:

“Getting Unstuck” support materials tailored to each dance unit
Addressing challenges that SEN students, Pupil Premium (PP) recipients, or others might face
Customized support to meet unique needs
Challenge and Extension:

Tasks for students seeking extra challenge or extension
Opportunities for advanced exploration
Homework and Quizzes:

Homework sheets for continued practice
Self-marking quizzes for self-assessment and reinforcement of learning.