Barn dancing: England
I can choreograph dance actions using a traditional style of dance.
Barn dancing: England
I can choreograph dance actions using a traditional style of dance.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: performing actions to match the rhythm and tempo demonstrates musicality.
- Think: finding ways to change partners when dancing requires problem solving skills.
- Feel: practising to improve accuracy requires resilience.
- Connect: cooperation enables us to work successfully with different people.
Keywords
Advance - to travel forward
Skip - a light, bouncy travelling action moving from foot to foot
Circling - travelling in a circular pathway
Common misconception
When dancing a duet, you should always stay with the same partner.
Quite often, if dancing a duet, we stay with the same partner, but in some social dances we change who we dance with as part of the dance. This helps a community get to meet new people.
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Barn dancing: England, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Barn dancing: England, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Suggested music
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
