A labour of love, this guide has taken me a few years to create, fitting it around other commitments. The guide includes AQA specification content, retrieval tasks, revision activities, exam technique tips and exemplars relating to all 3 sections of the written paper. Over 100 pages - please see images for content pages.

This is a 4 page dance worksheet that could be adapted for drama students. The worksheet comprises of key dance vocabulary, dance actions, staging and wordsearch. An ideal worksheet for cover lesson at KS3 or a revision tool for KS4 students.

Participants will get to dive right into their own themed story adventure whilst moving their bodies. Aimed to spark imagination and improve control of movement, these dance stories will get children thoroughly engaged. the two themes are “Passing Through the Jungle” and “Journey to Space.”

a sketchbook template for a scheme of work on movement figures and dance. With sections for pupils to complete their own activities

This can be used as a visual to show pupils and remind them of the 5 basic dance movements throughout the lesson introducing each one each lesson. This is more beneficial to a year 7 group just starting dance or with year 8’s to reinforce these.

Explore our practical “Dance Movement Component Displays” – designed with students in mind. These four displays spotlight key elements: actions, space, dynamics, and relationships. We print them for our dance studio in size 150 x 113 dimensions using ‘Adverset,’ printing. Perfect for both lesson revision and sparking movement ideas, these displays make learning interactive and enjoyable.

Single PDF of ‘Movements’ poster which is optimised for A1 and A2 printing. The poster gives examples of some ‘actions’ including Turns, Elevation, Travels and Balances. Also available as part of a full pack of 5!

A PowerPoint and SOW for 4 lessons based on Commercial Dance for KS3 students.

This resource is a single lesson plan for Dance (rhythmic movement) for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The lesson focuses on pupils co-ordinating their movements to music. This includes linking audio stimuli (e.g. music) with: general movement, holding an object, shaking an object releasing an object. The lesson plan has been constructed for Pupils working at Phase 1 in the Victoria Curriculum.

Michael Jones explains the importance of mark making in learning to write and describes a project involving four year olds in six Luton schools that also provides pointers towards helping older children with additional learning needs.

Brilliant interactive downloadable resource from the School of Fish website.In this lesson pupils will be creative with movement and work with others. Lesson 2 of 2.

This pack includes 4 easy to follow dance lessons that cover cave paintings hunter gatherers moving from caves to simple houses into the Iron Age with the creation of weapons (battles). Each lesson comes with a link to suitable music as well as hints and tips along the way to help you to keep the children on task and challenged. There is also a side column indicates the key skill for each section of the lesson. The lessons are in step-by-step form that require the teacher to simply ask questions & set tasks - this allows the children to be very creative & it is also a very inclusive way of working. If you require any further support please feel free to contact me at cpring@live.co.uk

This is a very basic PPT quiz on American Jazz - Singing in the Rain - Rambert - Rooster There is two music rounds for American Jazz and Rambert - I froze the screen and played the song and the students completed the sheet that is attached I also blew that up to A3 you could add so much more but mine have enjoyed it, as more of a review and recap. After every 10 questions we all switched and they marked each others work. For the Rooster round print the slide and blow up to A3 after they complete every scene switch and mark I hope it is useful.

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.

break dance resources freeze frames power movements

Step by step instructions for creative dance based on balloons. Children really enjoying making the sounds as well as the movements.

Swim into the new term with this ocean animals dance unit. Used across 6 lessons, this unit comes with 6 detailed lesson plans that are suitable for KS1. Created by an experienced PE subject coordinator, these lessons have been rated Outstanding by PE professionals and leadership teams. Files included: ✸ x6 lesson plans ✸ Underwater scene pictures ✸ Links to music for all lessons ✸ Mat signs for warm up Lesson 1: L.O. To explore the underwater world and convey its essence through movement. • I can perform a variety of movements using different body parts. • I can describe the ideas and emotions conveyed in my dance. • I can collaborate effectively with my classmates during the dance. Lesson 2: L.O. To explore the ocean environment through movement and music. • I can effectively perform various underwater body shapes with my partner. • I can choreograph a brief sequence of underwater movements with my partner. • I can recall key elements of ocean life and creatures while dancing. Lesson 3: L.O. To explore the theme of underwater friendship through dance and movement. • I can perform movements in unison with my partner. • I can communicate and share ideas with my partner. • I can create actions that express the theme of underwater friendship in our dance. Lesson 4: L.O. To explore the underwater world and express it through movement and dance. • I can perform underwater movements in sync with my partner. • I can effectively communicate and share ideas with my partner. • I can create movements that portray the underwater world in our dance. Lesson 5: L.O. To create a short dance sequence that represents the theme of the ocean. • I can create a short dance sequence. • I can express the theme of the ocean through my dance. • I can structure my dance with a clear start, middle, and end. Lesson 6: L.O. To create ocean-inspired dance phrases using counting, explore repetition in dance sequences, and perform dances that convey feelings. • I can create a dance phrase using counting. • I can demonstrate repetition in my dance. • I can express feelings through my dance. Tags: Y1 Y2 subject lead leader physical education fitness athletics funs dancing sea creatures oceans animals Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

This 17 slide powerpoint includes: Matching task for definitions of Physical skills Slides that ask learners to explain what Physical skills are being used by dancers in a given image Slides that ask learners to explain HOW they could improve their strength, stamina and flexibility. Matching task for definitions of Expressive skills Slides that ask learners to explain HOW they could improve their Focus/eyeline + Musicality Matching task for definitions of Technical skills Matching task for definitions of Mental skills A self-assessment task, asking learners to highlight their strengths. areas for improvements and target set in terms of the different skills they have covered in the previous slides.

Colourful Knowledge Organiser for GCSE Dance (AQA Current Spec) Includes all the information from the AQA website, put into a more eye-catching and clear format. Comes in PDF format ready for print.

This dance idea always goes down well with the whole class. You could use any sports theme music, but I have found that the theme from Chariots of Fire encourages children to expand their movements more.