Hula dance
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use gestures and facial expressions to effectively communicate the meaning of a story.
Key learning points
- Move: performing actions, particularly gestures, can be used to communicate meaning.
- Move: performing actions while using facial expressions will help the emotion behind the dance to be communicated.
- Think: thinking through choices and making decisions involves evaluating.
- Feel: improving ideas needs resilience.
- Connect: listening to feedback from others and making the changes they suggested means we trust their opinions.
Keywords
Gesture - usually an upper body action that often communicates meaning
Facial expression - how our face communicates our feelings or emotions
Projection - how performers communicate meaning
Common misconception
In a narrative dance you have to interpret every word into an action.
In a narrative dance performers aim to communicate the main parts of the story. They may add actions and join movements together to show the context and character or make it more interesting.
Teacher tip
Further ideas of how words can be translated into actions can be gained by watching sign language such as BSL.
Equipment
Suggested music.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In which country did Salsa dancing begin?
Q2.In which direction does the basic Salsa step move?
Q3.In Salsa, what is a ‘shine’?
Q4.What is the purpose of evaluation?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How do facial expressions help us to communicate?
Q2.What other type of action is useful for communicating?
Q3.What does using the suggestions of others demonstrate?
Q4.What is another word for projection?
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Hula dance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Hula dance, 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.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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