Prom night: film clips and stills as a stimulus for traditional social dances
I can create original choreography using a traditional dance style.
Prom night: film clips and stills as a stimulus for traditional social dances
I can create original choreography using a traditional dance style.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: identifying the features of a dance style enables a choreographer to work authentically.
- Think: decision making is involved when considering how the style features should be applied.
- Feel: trying alternative methods of applying style features requires resilience.
- Connect: using source materials requires trust in the authenticity of the original.
Keywords
Authentic - a faithful representation of the original
Excerpt - a section of a work
Context - the setting in which something happens
Common misconception
Films made for entertainment are an accurate representation of a social dance style.
Whilst many choreographers may have researched a social dance and employed the key features, it is unlikely that it is a detailed and accurate representation, and should be considered to be 'in the style of' rather than an authentic account.
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Prom night: film clips and stills as a stimulus for traditional social dances, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Prom night: film clips and stills as a stimulus for traditional social dances, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Excerpt of a dance from a film, play or television programme. Soundtrack from the chosen film, play or television programme.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
