Changing formations: Wales
I can use a variety of formations when performing a dance.
Changing formations: Wales
I can use a variety of formations when performing a dance.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: performing actions to correspond to the music demonstrates musicality.
- Move: performing in time as a group can be helped by one person counting aloud.
- Think: organising group formations uses decision making skills.
- Feel: resilience enables us to act on any feedback we are given in order to develop our ideas further.
- Connect: performing as a group and taking turns requires cooperation.
Keywords
Formation - how dancers are arranged
Pathways - the track of a journey
Location - a position or place
Common misconception
Pupils think that all dance formations involve facing forwards, side by side.
In traditional dances, the performers typically look straight ahead, but the formations may involve people being side by side, one behind the other, in a circle or sometimes something different such as a star, a square or a double circle.
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Changing formations: Wales, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Changing formations: Wales, 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
