Refining, rehearsing and performing a dance using a combination of relationships
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create and adapt work to communicate effectively.
Key learning points
- Move: representing symbols found in art work, with our dance actions, requires performing with clarity and control.
- Move: repeating key shapes and actions demonstrates their importance, ensuring a clear performance.
- Think: decision making is involved when amalgamating with another duet.
- Feel: portraying a theme linked to a symbol or stimulus requires responsibility.
- 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.
Teacher tip
Show the pupils a selection of Haring's 'heart' images.
Equipment
additional materials: suggested music and art
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why do performers rehearse?
Q2.How many motifs can you include in a dance?
Q3.What do creating, developing, arranging form the basis of?
Q4.What would changing the level of a motif be described as?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we mean by working as one and being whole?
Q2.What does adapting our work to join with others involve?
Q3.What else can a heart often symbolise in addition to love?
Q4.What do we call the relationship between performers that involves a physical connection?
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To help you plan your 5 physical education lesson on: Refining, rehearsing and performing a dance using a combination of relationships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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