Same, but different: relationships
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a variety of choreographic relationships.
Key learning points
- Move: choreographic relationships include unison, canon, mirroring and question and answer.
- Move: a motif can be varied or developed by competently changing elements.
- Think: gaining feedback from others supports our ability to evaluate effectively.
- Feel: relying on the feedback of others requires integrity.
- Connect: performing in a variety of relationships involves all group members to cooperate.
Keywords
Motif - a pattern of actions seen more than once in a dance
Relationships - how actions and motifs are arranged relative to others
Variation/development - ways a motif can be changed
Common misconception
Motif variation and motif development are the same thing.
Variation and development are both methods of motif manipulation. However, during variation, the action content remains the same but how it is presented can be changed. Whereas, development involves significant alteration to the actions themselves.
Teacher tip
If you do not feel confident with the distinction between variation and development you may wish to simply reference 'manipulating' the motif as this term covers both.
Equipment
suggested music
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does describing the speed of an action refer to?
Q2.What type of skill is ‘projection’?
Q3.What does onomatopoeia describe?
Q4.Which of the following is not a choreographic relationship?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In dance, what do we call a pattern of actions seen more than once in a performance?
Q2.Which of the following is not a choreographic relationship?
Q3.Which of the following is an example of motif variation?
Q4.Which of the following is an example of motif development?
To help you plan your 9 physical education lesson on: Same, but different: relationships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 9 physical education lesson on: Same, but different: 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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