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I have been teaching Performing Arts for over 10 years and I have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with you. Most recently I was teaching in Bangkok, prior to this I was The Director of Theatrical Productions in Amman, Jordan for 2 years. Before this I was Head of Dance in a school in the UK for 4 years. I hope you find my resources helpful and if you do please leave a review. There are a mixture of Dance, Healthy living and PSHE resources for a range of ages and curriculum.

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I have been teaching Performing Arts for over 10 years and I have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with you. Most recently I was teaching in Bangkok, prior to this I was The Director of Theatrical Productions in Amman, Jordan for 2 years. Before this I was Head of Dance in a school in the UK for 4 years. I hope you find my resources helpful and if you do please leave a review. There are a mixture of Dance, Healthy living and PSHE resources for a range of ages and curriculum.
Production features - Shadows
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Production features - Shadows

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In this resource you will have 6 lesson PPTs: Analysis of movement: daughter and mother Analysis of movement: son and father Analysis of set and props Analysis of costumes Analysis of Lighting Analysis of Aural setting I have taught this myself with my own students and it was very successful.
Dance GCSE: Analysis of Artifical Things Choroegraphic Content
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Dance GCSE: Analysis of Artifical Things Choroegraphic Content

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This ppt follows on from “Analysis of choreographic content - Artificial Things” and continues to break down the choreographic devices, relationships and key movement phrases in the focus sections (Dave and Laura’s Duet, Tumbling and Gliding). This resources is designed for students to edit together so I have used it in google slides to achieve this, however you can adapt this should that not be an option for you. The collaborative nature of the lesson allows for students to explore the set work as a team in order to build a response to 6/12 mark questions.
Jerome Robbins - A level Dance
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Jerome Robbins - A level Dance

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Suitable for A level Dance Students or Btec Level 3 Dance students studying Jerome Robbins. Bundle includes 3 of my resources also sold separately: Robbins - Comparison of professional works Robbins - Stylistic Features West Side Story - Character details
Year 7/8 African Dance SOW
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Year 7/8 African Dance SOW

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This pack contains a 6 week SOW plan exploring African style movement and choreography skills. In addition is a peer assessment resource and a self review module sheet for the end of the unit. Students will explore the basics of this style and create duets and group dances. Youtube links are provided so even a dance teacher less confident with this style can still deliver this.
Origins of Jazz SOW
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Origins of Jazz SOW

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This PPT is a sequence of 10 lesson (2 hours lessons) for A Level Dance It has a both information and activities for your students It includes information on the following practitioners and there influences on the development of this style: African Roots European Influences Mistral shows Buddy Bradley and Fred Astaire Busby Berkley Jack Cole Katherine Dunham Gene Kelly (Singing in the Rain) Jerome Robbins (West Side Story) Bob Fosse Matt Mattox, Luigi and Gus Giodorno DANNY BURACZESKI Twyla Tharp
The Healthy Dancer
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The Healthy Dancer

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Created for: BTEC Level 3 unit 13 - The Healthy Dancer Suitable for: GCSE PE (Dance specialism) This is a 70 page ppt covering several topics to enable students to create their own fitness program . Topics include: Structure of human body: Skeletal System, Muscular System, Circulatory System, Nervous System, Respiratory System Functions of the human body Factors that affect training The effects of training on each system covered above Injury prevention and care Aspects of fitness Safe Dance Practice
Online/ in person Heroes and Villains Dance SOW
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Online/ in person Heroes and Villains Dance SOW

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SUBJECT: Dance KS2/ 3 In this pack you will find 3 resources: SOW suitable for KS2 and 3 dance (year 6/7) based on the idea of Heroes and Villains. This is a great scheme for keeping boys engages and easily adapted to suit in person and online teaching. Two full lesson PPT: Describing a dance idea from a stimulus (all theory/ written) and then creating a solo motif and developing it. If you are using flipgrid or google classroom these can be filmed by the students and sent to you.
TOP SECRET! Year 7 Dance SOW
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TOP SECRET! Year 7 Dance SOW

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SUBJECT: Dance Year 7 AREA: creating dance on a theme ALSO SUITABLE FOR: Dance year 6, PE (Dance unit) This is by far one of my most favourite SOW. Its engaging for boys, girls, reluctant dancers and high ability. It is fun and accessible on so many levels. I have adapted it several times over the years, please feel free to continue to adapt for your learners too. Resources in this pack 7 week SOW including differentiation, blooms questioning and links to GCSE PPT for Baseline lesson, Lesson 1, 2 and 4 PPT of structures in dance (you won’t need all of these for year 7 but its good to have) The Letters (resource to print or use electronically - these are each mission). I would normally put these in envelopes for each group to open at the start of each lesson. A workbook for non doers to work through and remain engaged in the lesson (possibly adaptable for your online learners if you are teaching a blended lesson Check list for peer assessment
International Women's Day Lesson - Women Through History
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International Women's Day Lesson - Women Through History

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What you will get: Objectives slide 5 slides of Socratic style questioning to promote class discussion on the topic of women through history 18 slides looking at the importance and relevance of International Women’s Day and the historical context. For each aspect of International Womens day there are 2 questions to explore this further. This can be done as class discussion, pair share or written. Research task with clear instructions and teacher assessment criterion exploring one of the 5 suggested women. 1 slide of some sources used in the creation of this resource.
DANCE - KS3 - CAPOEIRA SOW
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DANCE - KS3 - CAPOEIRA SOW

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In this resource pack you will find the following: 5/6 week SOW with links to GCSE Intro (Lesson1 ) PPT - this is doable online/ blended Lesson 2 PPT Lesson 3 PPT Peer assessment sheet for lesson 4 Lesson 5 is your performance lesson (no resources needed) Lesson 6 - self assessment (module summary) and worksheet on capoeira provided
Modern Dance unit - Blended ppts
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Modern Dance unit - Blended ppts

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Topic: Modern Dance (chance choreography) Age: year 9 This is a sequence of 8 lessons designed for blended learning (online / in person). It has been designed to incorporate motifs from Flux and Breathe in order to prepare your potential GCSE students. It focuses on the basics of choreography with a strong emphasis on GCSE dance language. Lesson 1: History of Dance (theory lesson to give context) Lesson 2/3/4: Learning motifs from the two set phrases with video instruction for your online learners. L5 :Using Chance spinners to manipulate action, space and dynamics of the set phrases in duets (could also be a solo if you are distancing) L6- 8: Using Chance spinners to manipulate relationships in larger groups (using the solos/ duets already created). Structuring all the sections you now have (in each group you will have a min of 2 duets, a quartet and the original set phrases)
Human Rights SOW - Dance
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Human Rights SOW - Dance

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This sequence of PPTS was written for my year 13s. It is a long project and is adaptable for younger students (8-12 weeks) It lays out what unit 6 is and starts their investigation. Students will research and practically explore the dance idea “Human Rights”. This can be used as intended or adapted for other groups who want to explore this topic It includes several teacher led choreographic tasks and leads students to develop and deliver their own workshop lesson to the class based on their research. From each workshop, as the teacher, you then facilitate the rehearsal process to produce their pieces for final performance. When I did this my class of 12 produced a 50min production. As part of the project you also explore Ghost Dances and the work of Christopher Bruce.
Dance: Musical theatre exploring Jerome Robbins West Side Story
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Dance: Musical theatre exploring Jerome Robbins West Side Story

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This is a 3 part lesson exploring ways to build tension and tell stories through dance. The lesson is focused on the work of Jerome Robbins “West Side Story” Lesson 1: Learn some stylised actions (videos provided for the non-specialist). Students explore the impact of the infamous walks and clicks and choreograph their own short sequences using this idea. Lesson 2: Focused more on the stylised actions and using them to develop the work from the previous lesson in their groups Lesson 3: Focus on expressive skills and preparing for performance of their work. Students will perform and then watch an excerpt from the musical to reflect on demonstrating critical thinking and appreciation of Jerome Robbins choreography. There are teacher guidance notes throughout, feel free to adapt and change slides according to your students needs.
INFRA - Analysis of Costume, Aural Setting, Lighting and Set/ Staging
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INFRA - Analysis of Costume, Aural Setting, Lighting and Set/ Staging

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In this bundle you have 6 lessons exploring the production feaures of Infra: Costume x 2 Lighting Set/ Staging. Aural Setting x2 Students are guided through tasks to help them understands how to reach the top marks for 6 and 12 mark questions for section C of the GCSE written paper.
GSCE DANCE:  Exploration of the choreographic content of two professional works
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GSCE DANCE: Exploration of the choreographic content of two professional works

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These four lessons should be taught looking at Within Her Eyes first as there is more guidance to complete the tables (examples and some boxes already filled) followed by Artificial Things. Analysis of choreographic content (AT and WHE) explore 3 key focus areas in regards to key movement phrases, choreographic devices and relationships. The third lesson is comparing these works and looking at the approaches to choreography and connection to the choreographic intent.
CHRISTMAS!
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CHRISTMAS!

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In this bundle you will find my Christmas English lessons (aimed at yrs 8/9). This explores Christmas Traditions and provides suggested reading tasks (due to copy-right I cannot supply these) for the critical analysis task and creative writing task. The second resources is a fun 25 question Christmas themed quiz with answers at the end! Depending on ability these combined resources should last a minimum of 3 lessons. Have fun and don’t forget to leave review!
BTEC Level 3 Ballet Class
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BTEC Level 3 Ballet Class

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This complete PPT lesson provides a detailed overview of the structure of a ballet class. It is designed for a teacher who already teaches ballet, there are no instructional videos. The PPT allows students to understand and follow the structure of a ballet class with a focus on developing skills for pirouettes. This PPT can be used for a full 6 weeks with the teacher building lesson on lesson with new exercises to fit the laid out structure of class.
Production Roles Design Workbook - set, costume and hair and make-up
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Production Roles Design Workbook - set, costume and hair and make-up

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23 page workbook designed with BTEC, NCFE and ASDAN Performing Arts courses in mind. Editable for you to make more specific to your course or use as is for your students. Real world situation: Dance Showcase You can change what you are designing for or keep as is: Dance Showcase with three trios that need the production roles of Costume Designer, Set Designer and Hair and Make-up Designer filled. Page 1 states the purpose of the workbook as follows: In this workbook are activities that will contribute to your final grades this year. You will be assessed on your research document and logbook entries (Criteria 1), on your participation and contribution in rehearsal (Criteria 2), your performance and application of performance skills (Criteria 3) and finally your contribution to the production process (Criteria 4). You can be awarded pass, merit, or distinction for each of these criteria. What does this mean? To complete criterion 4, you must complete some design tasks. Below is a list of options, you must complete at least two of these roles. To achieve a distinction, you need to produce work that is successful as well as inspired and inventive; the work will demonstrate a concrete understanding of stimulus, choreographic intention and overall dance ideas. Be sure to read all the tasks before deciding on which 2 to complete. Design options – you must complete at least 2 ● Costume – developing and shaping ideas, e.g. mood boards, producing draft sketches, pitching ideas, making changes, refining ideas and creating final designs, e.g. drawings showing construction methods and materials ● Set – developing and shaping ideas, e.g. mood boards, producing draft sketches, pitching ideas, making changes, refining ideas and creating final designs, e.g. scale plans, 3-D models and annotated drawings ● Make-up – developing and shaping ideas, e.g. mood boards, producing draft sketches, pitching ideas, making changes, refining ideas and creating final designs, e.g. facial plans.
Dance: History of Ballet
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Dance: History of Ballet

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Subject: Dance Level: GCSE / BTEC ballet unit/ A Level In this resource you will find 7 detailed theory lessons (based on 2 hour lessons): French courts (Paris 1582 – 1641) 2)18th Century developments including, Carlo Blasis, Jean-Georges Noverre 19th Century Developments - Romantic era 1855 - 1817 - Imperial Russia Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe Ballet in Britain Britain vs America Two resources mentioned in PPT: Article on British vs American style and methods of training
KS3 Dance SOW
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KS3 Dance SOW

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Three Key Stage 3 Schemes of work. This is a great bundle, and if you teach KS3 on rotation then this is your year sorted out. Each SOW is 6 weeks lessons some lesson ppts are included for each SOW to give you an idea of how I presented this to my students. I have enjoyed all of these SOW, they have been particularly engaging for boys.