American line dancing
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a simple Line Dancing motif and apply changes in direction.
Key learning points
- Move: performing a Line Dance motif requires us to perform actions in a set order with changes in direction.
- Move: performing actions at the same time, in unison, requires careful timing and control.
- Think: creating a motif requires thinking about a range of ideas before selecting the best ones to perform.
- Feel: remembering actions in a set order involves resilience to keep trying.
- Connect: working in unison with others requires trust to perform with accurate timings.
Keywords
Motif - a pattern of movements that can be repeated, changed or developed
Direction - where we face or travel
Unison - performing the same action at the same time
Common misconception
Line dancing must use the feet.
Whilst it is typically performed with an emphasis on footwork, this can easily be adapted to use the arms or any other body part. The emphasis is on the use of a repeating pattern, with a change of direction through 90'.
Teacher tip
Name the four directions e.g. North, South, East, West or red, blue, green, yellow and have signs/symbols visible so it is clear which direction they should face.
Equipment
Suggested music
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we mean by performance in dance?
Q2.What is creating a dance called?
Q3.What must we do when we are the audience?
Q4.What does working in a space enable us to do?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When performing actions in unison with a partner, how do you move with each other?
Q2.Which parts of our body do we use when creating line dances?
Q3.Learning and remembering new actions requires resilience, what does 'resilience' mean?
Q4.In line dancing, when the dancers turn 90° and change direction, which way are they all facing?
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: American line dancing, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: American line dancing, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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