Salsa dance
I can perform a basic salsa step and work with a partner, performing the steps together.
Salsa dance
I can perform a basic salsa step and work with a partner, performing the steps together.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: performing the actions for a basic Salsa step needs control and timing.
- Think: choosing actions to perform solo requires evaluation of my strengths.
- Feel: choreographing and rehearsing a duet with my partner needs clear communication and resilience.
- Connect: performing a duet successfully needs trust and communication to remember the actions in order.
Keywords
Partner - the person you work with in a pair/duet
Solo - working alone, a performance by one person
Choreograph - creating a dance
Common misconception
Dance styles such as Salsa or Ballet are 'proper' dancing.
All dance styles were created by someone, or a group, and develop e.g. pointe work in ballet was introduced in the 1820's/1830's. New styles are still being developed. All actions can be dance.
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Salsa dance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Salsa 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.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Suggested music.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
