a series of movements or actions performed in a specific order

performing movements in sync with the rhythm, beat or music at the correct speed and moment

Practising mirror actions

British English CC

Creating a sequence of actions

Warm up

Dance: can you create a sequence of actions and mirror a partner?

Physical education

Dance: can you move in time to the beat and link your actions together?

Dance: can you perform a sequence of actions in canon and unison?

This unit will teach pupils the importance of timing, creating and performing actions to a beat. Pupils will learn how to use key compositional ideas such as canon, unison and mirroring in their sequence creation.

Remote learning: dance

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

If you didn't have a partner to mirror, who else could you work with to mirror the actions?

What do you need to do to perform timing accurately?

What is another name for a physical movement we might do in dance?

How many counts are beats normally grouped in?

Which is an example of an action that might be appropriate for a fast beat?

Starter Quiz

What is another name for a physical movement we might do in dance?