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Lesson 12 of 12
  • Year 5

Refining, rehearsing and performing a dance using a combination of relationships

I can create and adapt work to communicate effectively.

Lesson 12 of 12
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  • Year 5

Refining, rehearsing and performing a dance using a combination of relationships

I can create and adapt work to communicate effectively.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: representing symbols found in art work, with our dance actions, requires performing with clarity and control.
  2. Move: repeating key shapes and actions demonstrates their importance, ensuring a clear performance.
  3. Think: decision making is involved when amalgamating with another duet.
  4. Feel: portraying a theme linked to a symbol or stimulus requires responsibility.
  5. Connect: moving closely with others or using contact work requires respect from all involved.

Keywords

  • Unity - working as one, being whole

  • Adapt - to modify or adjust

  • Symbol - a thing that represents or stands for something else

Common misconception

A heart only symbolises love.

Whilst love is the most common interpretation of a heart symbol, it can also represent unity, gratitude, hope, care, comfort, friendship, romance, resisting oppression and acceptance.


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Show the pupils a selection of Haring's 'heart' images.
Teacher tip

Equipment

additional materials: suggested music and art

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Why do performers rehearse?

Correct answer: to ensure accuracy
to exercise
to relax

Q2.
How many motifs can you include in a dance?

only two
Correct answer: no limit
only one

Q3.
What do creating, developing, arranging form the basis of?

Correct answer: choreography
performance
appreciation

Q4.
What would changing the level of a motif be described as?

motif design
motif alteration
Correct answer: motif variation

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What do we mean by working as one and being whole?

Correct answer: unity
division
excitement

Q2.
What does adapting our work to join with others involve?

empathy
Correct answer: decision making
assertiveness

Q3.
What else can a heart often symbolise in addition to love?

tiredness, laziness
anger, frustration
Correct answer: resisting oppression, acceptance

Q4.
What do we call the relationship between performers that involves a physical connection?

contrast
canon
Correct answer: contact work