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      Dance: can you accurately replicate a movement sequence?

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can accurately replicate a taught movement phrase and modify the rhythm to suit different music or styles.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: performing dance actions in set movement phrases requires control.
      2. Think: accurately replicating a taught movement phrase requires concentration and reflection.
      3. Feel: self-discipline enables you to keep trying to improve the quality of your performance.
      4. Connect: responding to the music to imagine how movements would fit with others makes an expressive performance.

      Keywords

      • Replicate - to copy, reproduce or recreate something as accurately as possible

      • Movement phrase - a short sequence of connected movements that express an idea, emotion or story

      • Rhythm - a repeated pattern of movement or sound

      Common misconception

      You always perform a motif at the same speed.

      Often you adapt your motif to the speed of the music you are dancing to.

      Equipment

      Own choice of music

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is an action?

      Correct answer: a movement
      a song
      a book

      Q2.
      How could you do to learn dance actions?

      guessing
      Correct answer: copying someone
      listening to music

      Q3.
      What is another word for copying?

      watching without moving
      Correct answer: replicating
      creating your own

      Q4.
      What is a movement phrase?

      one movement
      a jump
      Correct answer: short movement sequence

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is required when replicating a movement phrase?

      fatigue
      low energy
      Correct answer: self-determination

      Q2.
      What is a movement phrase?

      Correct answer: short movement sequence
      whole song sequence
      one movement

      Q3.
      Does the rhythm of a movement pattern have to stay the same?

      never
      Correct answer: depends on music
      always

      Q4.
      What do you require to perform set movement phrases successfully?

      empathy
      speed
      Correct answer: control

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