Dance - Lesson 4

In the fourth lesson of a Year 2 dance series, students are encouraged to express the vibrant sounds of fireworks through movement. The lesson's learning objectives aim to help pupils select and perform a variety of movements, creating a short dance phrase that captures the essence of fireworks. Success criteria include the ability to demonstrate diverse body movements inspired by sound words, formulating a solo dance phrase with chosen dynamics, and providing feedback on their peers' performances with teacher support. Key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms like 'phrase', 'snap', 'fizz', 'whizz', 'crackle', 'pop', 'bang', 'boom', 'pow', and 'whoosh'. The lesson requires equipment such as gym mats, firework sound effects, sound word cards, coloured pom-poms, and cones.

The lesson begins with a warm-up where the teacher sets up a dance zone and prompts students to explore various travelling steps and floor patterns, responding to different sound words. During the main activity, pupils discuss and experiment with movements inspired by fireworks, with the teacher guiding them to consider aspects such as speed, level, space, and dynamics. Students then create a solo dance sequence using movements from the warm-up and previous lessons, which they perform in pairs. The lesson concludes with a cool-down that includes a 'Sparkler' activity from a previous lesson, stretching exercises, and a calming breathing exercise. Throughout the lesson, leadership opportunities are provided for pupils to demonstrate and lead activities, and the class is encouraged to give and receive constructive feedback on their dance phrases.