Dance: can you create movements as you explore space?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a range of actions to represent exploring space.
Key learning points
- Move: performing actions to represent a space exploration requires accuracy and control.
- Think: imagination enables us to create a range of actions to represent exploring space.
- Feel: being brave and thinking of new ways of moving requires self-belief.
- Connect: politely watching the ideas of others requires respect.
Keywords
Action - a physical thing we do with our body
Control - being purposeful; moving every body part with thought, precision and balance
Imagination - the ability to create ideas, pictures or scenarios in your mind that are not present or real
Common misconception
Dance always requires music.
You can still perform dance actions without music if you do not have access to it.
Equipment
Optional music: Bounce patrol - astronauts
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does 'find a space' mean?
Q2.Which is an example of movement?
Q3.What do we use to come up with ideas?
Q4.In space there are lots of stars. Which action might best represent a star?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In dance, what do we mean by actions?
Q2.How can you make sure your actions are controlled?
Q3.How could you improve your self-belief in dance?
Q4.What can you use to help your space dance be more creative?
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