Emphasis in dance: Ireland
I can add emphasis to actions by changing their size or speed.
Emphasis in dance: Ireland
I can add emphasis to actions by changing their size or speed.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: changing an action to add emphasis requires control, balance and demonstrates musicality.
- Move: combining emphasis in music with emphasis in the dance actions demonstrates musicality.
- Think: selecting appropriate actions and deciding how to add emphasis requires decision making skills.
- Feel: remaining active and determined when feeling tired demonstrates resilience.
- Connect: listening skills are an important part of cooperation.
Keywords
Emphasis - adding stress or importance
Size - making actions appear bigger or smaller
Forceful - powerful, adding strength / effort
Common misconception
Emphasis in dance only means making actions bigger or more forceful.
Emphasis is adding stress or importance and can involve making actions bigger/more forceful or smaller/less forceful.
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Emphasis in dance: Ireland, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Emphasis in dance: Ireland, 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
