Year 8
Safe dance practice and technique
In this lesson, we will learn how to perform a safe dance specific warm up and technical exercises linked to professional work 'Infra'.
Year 8
Safe dance practice and technique
In this lesson, we will learn how to perform a safe dance specific warm up and technical exercises linked to professional work 'Infra'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will demonstrate an awareness of safe dance practise and awareness of technique
- Pupils will identify strengths and limitations and work to bridge the gap between them.
- Pupils will learn about warm-up and technique. They will be introduced to and begin to develop fundamentals of basic ballet training.
- Pupils will learn about focus, self-awareness, self-discipline and problem solving.
Equipment
Device to play music (e.g. phone or MP3 player), a 2x2m clear space, suitable clothing.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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3 Questions
Q1.
A warm up physically and mentally prepares us for our activity
False
Q2.
Which main muscles/body parts are being used in the stretch performed by the dancer pictured?
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Knees and Elbows
Neck and Wrists
Q3.
Tick all of the items that you think would be suitable to wear for a dance class (hint - there are 6 answers!):
Denim
Necklaces
Over-sized clothing
Pencil Skirt
Sandals
3 Questions
Q1.
What is a Plie?
Dropping of the hips
Folding of the elbow
Q2.
Physical skills help us to improve our ability to perform:
False
Q3.
When we work improving on our technical skills we need to ensure we show:
Movement
Travelling