Contrasting dance: Wales
I can identify different types of contrast used in choreography.
Contrasting dance: Wales
I can identify different types of contrast used in choreography.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: performing contrasting actions linked to direction, levels and pathways requires accurate timings.
- Think: making small changes to choreography requires creativity and decision making.
- Feel: resilience enables us to concentrate and try our hardest to ensure we can perform with accurate timings.
- Connect: working well as a group always requires cooperation.
Keywords
Contrast - distinctly different
Pathway - the track of a journey
Repeat - to perform again
Common misconception
Pupils think that contrast just means doing the opposite of someone else.
Contrast in dance means that you are doing something distinctly different, for example, performing different directions, levels and pathways to each other.
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Equipment
Suggested music.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
