Location and level: paragraphs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a precise location as a place to start my dance.
Key learning points
- Move: consistently returning to an exact location requires precision.
- Think: selecting the shapes or actions we perform requires decision-making.
- Think: changing the levels of our actions and shapes requires creative thinking.
- Feel: self-discipline is needed to maintain stillness whilst my partner is performing.
- Connect: using a precise location helps to communicate the idea of paragraphs.
Keywords
Location - where a shape or action is placed, e.g. a starting position
Level - the height of a shape or action; high, medium or low
Alternate - take turns, the basis of the choreographic relationship of question and answer
Common misconception
A starting position only describes the shape you make.
A starting position involves both the shape you make, as well as the location. It refers to both what you do and where you do it.
Teacher tip
Defining the area each duet should work within can avoid unnecessary risk of collisions. Existing floor markings can be very useful. Alternatively, resources such as cones can be used.
Equipment
Suggested music, floor markers.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In dance, when we refer to high, medium and low, what are we describing?
Q2.What is another word for ‘sideways’?
Q3.What does decision-making involve?
Q4.Why do we try different ideas?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does a ‘starting position’ involve?
Q2.What does holding stillness require?
Q3.What does the location describe about an action?
Q4.What is another word for ‘precise’?
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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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