This lesson introduced Khan with a specific focus on his influences, training, and how he relates to key contemporary characteristics. I have also attached a word document which I have started to use with my students to stop them from wasting too much time copying anything pointless off the slides or missing important information, as I have highlighted the key facts they need to know. I take no credit for the Lorna Sanders article, but decided to attach it with the lesson to make it easier as it is used.
Complete with embedded videos, questions, tasks and homework.
Standard history of ballet lesson in preparation for American Modern Pioneers of Dance (also in my shop) to provide context and history before leading into Rambert AoS and ICDSIB AoS. Includes videos embedded in the PowerPoint, mini tasks, match-up cards which require cutting out before the lesson (recommend laminating them so you can use them year on year), and a ballet terminology homework booklet (which is tested in the American Modern Pioneers of Dance lesson)
Duet choreography lesson used to recap choreographic devices and relationships, analyse the importance of using them and their effectiveness through analysing 3 duets on YouTube, then create a duet based on control, manipulation and power. Included worksheet with a list of choreographic devices and relationships to use during practical task.
3 lessons worth of following the choreographic process in detail, with activities and embedded videos.
L1 - overview of whole process. Use research, improvisation and generation to make a motif based on stone balancing.
L2 - recap of process. Develop motif using space and choreographic devices.
L3 - form, structure, and refine.
Created for AS dance but would also be suitable for GCSE level.
Recap truth or false quiz
Short Who Wants to be a Millionaire starter quiz covering basics of A Linha Curva with an answer sheet. Questions can be edited. To add more questions copy and paste both a question and answer page and edit on those slides to keep the sound effects on each slide.
Creative homework resource covering Emancipation of Expressionism for GCSE dance. I found the template online and redesigned it for EoE so feel free to re-do the questions for other topics.
Two booklets covering two different stimuli for dance - gangs and war. Can be used alongside practical lessons, for homework, as non-participant work or for classroom lessons.
Great quiz template all set up with the Who Wants to be a Millionaire sound effects. Perfect for starters and plenaries. I have found it has been enjoyed from Year 7 up to Year 13
Best printed and laminated for use during performances and evaluation lessons. On one side is a basic word bank for students to choose from (to avoid them repeating the same thing that each group did well or need to improve), and on the other are sentence starters and connectives to develop vocabulary and use of full sentences when evaluating performances in class. Once the students get used to using them I found that performance feedback was much quicker and more valuable.
I also have a drama one in my shop.
Best printed and laminated for use during performances and evaluation lessons. On one side is a basic word bank for students to choose from (to avoid them repeating the same thing that each group did well or need to improve), and on the other are sentence starters and connectives to develop vocabulary and use of full sentences when evaluating performances in class. Once the students get used to using them I found that performance feedback was much quicker and more valuable.
I also have a dance one in my shop.
For best use print in colour and laminate to reuse and reduce damage. Great for introducing leaders and group warm-ups. 4 different cards with varying warm-up exercises (basic)
Great resource to use alongside motif writing, dance analysis or choreography to help students to develop their vocabulary within actions, space, dynamics and relationships.
Great resource to use alongside motif writing, dance analysis or choreography to help students to develop their vocabulary within actions, space, dynamics and relationships.
This PowerPoint covers six lessons, workshopping the 3 solo choreography questions:
Different types of symmetry in geometry
‘A Short Story of Falling’ poem by Alice Oswald
functions and symbolism linked to the Roman God Janus
3 choreography lessons
Includes set choreographic tasks which can be used for mock solo choreography before starting the exam questions.
This PowerPoint covers three lessons, workshopping the 3 group choreography questions:
Characteristic features of the American Pop Art Movement
Different stages of sleep
Characteristics of one or more body/bodies of water
Includes set choreographic tasks which can be used for mock group choreography before starting the exam questions.
Three starter lessons to cover the following topics over approx 3 1-hour lessons:
Health and safety of the dancer
Safety of the dance space
Nutrition and hydration
Warm-up and cool down (with homework article and task)
Injury prevention
Updated 2021
Detailed PowerPoint discussing Lady Jane including subject matter, actions, space, dancers, choreographic devices, costume, accompaniment, direct correlation between accompaniment and movement, lighting, set and props. Includes a completed example features table within the PowerPoint and a blank table for student analysis task.
Currently making PowerPoints for every section of Rooster in a similar format and they will be bundled at a discount price.
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Updated 2021
Full 60-90 minute lesson analysing all constituent features of the section. Factual approach with some analysis examples.
Detailed PowerPoint discussing Little Red Rooster including subject matter, actions, space, dancers, choreographic devices, costume, accompaniment, direct correlation between accompaniment and movement, lighting, set and props. Includes a completed example features table within the PowerPoint and a blank table for student analysis task.
Currently making PowerPoints for every section of Rooster in a similar format and they will be bundled at a discount price.
Please note: resources should not download with muddled images as the preview shows.
If you decide to use please leave feedback for my resources! Thank you.