South African gumboot dance
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compose and perform rhythm patterns using my body.
Key learning points
- Move: using our bodies to create rhythm patterns and sound needs stamping, clapping, clicking and tapping.
- Think: evaluation helps us to compose body percussion movements creating sound and use them to design rhythm patterns.
- Feel: performing work accurately needs rehearsal and resilience.
- Connect: sharing our actions with other pupils involves trust.
Keywords
Rhythm - a repeated pattern of sound or movement
Repeat - to perform an action or series of actions more than once
Quartet - a performance by four people
Common misconception
'The beat' and 'the rhythm' are the same thing.
The beat is the steady pulse of a piece of music that stays the same. Rhythm is how we mix up the beat to make patterns of sound.
Teacher tip
Use film clips, images and music to give pupils examples of different dance styles. These can add context and broaden understanding.
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 call the way dancers are arranged?
Q2.What is another word for a side by side formation?
Q3.If we are thankful for the effort of others, what are we doing?
Q4.What does being resilient help us to do?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does Gumboot dancing involve?
Q2.Which of the following actions does not make a sound?
Q3.What does it mean if we perform actions more than once?
Q4.How can we help someone in the quartet to improve their movements?
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: South African gumboot dance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: South African gumboot 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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