Dance 3 - Lesson 5

In Year 3's Dance 3, Lesson 5, students are set to rehearse a group dance inspired by the movement of kites. The learning objectives are clearly outlined, aiming for pupils to not only organise and synchronise dance sections into a cohesive piece but also to begin demonstrating performance skills. The success criteria for this lesson include the ability to coordinate dance sequences effectively as a group and the ability to perform with confidence and synchronisation with fellow group members. Key vocabulary such as 'canon', 'unison', 'levels', and 'pace' are introduced to enhance the pupils' dance terminology. The equipment required for this lesson includes music that encapsulates various weather conditions to inspire the movement of the dances.

The lesson structure is divided into three main parts: Warm Up, Main, and Cool Down. During the 10-minute warm-up, pupils are guided through a series of movements to prepare their bodies for the dance, including marching, head tilts, shoulder rotations, and ankle stretches. The main 30-minute session focuses on integrating solo choreography with group work to form a final dance piece. Pupils work in groups of four, practising 16 counts in a diamond formation and then combining their solo routines, influenced by different weather conditions, with the group's canon sequence. The lesson concludes with a performance where each group showcases their dance and receives constructive feedback. The final 10 minutes are dedicated to cooling down, where pupils are led through a series of relaxing movements and breathing exercises, while also discussing the attributes of a good performer and the importance of teamwork in anticipation of their next performance.