Unit Overview
This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning by developing greater creativity, control and performance quality in dance.
- Develops a wider range of actions, dynamics and body shapes
- Creates longer, more complex dance sequences with control and fluency
- Applies timing, rhythm and spatial awareness effectively
- Uses relationships, formations and transitions within group dances
- Encourages pupils to choreograph, refine and improve dances
- Develops the ability to evaluate and improve performance using appropriate language
Unit Outcomes
By the end of this unit, pupils will be able to:
- Perform a wide range of dance movements with control, balance and coordination
- Create and perform longer, more complex dance sequences with fluency
- Use actions, dynamics, space and relationships to communicate ideas
- Work collaboratively to choreograph, refine and perform dances
- Adapt and improve performance using feedback and evaluation
- Use appropriate dance vocabulary to describe and evaluate movement
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