Dance - Lesson 6

In the sixth lesson of a dance series for Year 4 students, the objective is to perform a choreographed dance phrase that incorporates traditional Indian dance gestures and footwork movements. The lesson is part of a comprehensive dance module that aims to teach students coordination, creativity, and cultural appreciation through the medium of Bollywood dance. The success of the lesson is measured by the students' ability to explore, repeat, and link a range of actions with coordination, create a dance phrase using the learned movements, and self-assess and give feedback using appropriate dance vocabulary. Key terms such as 'phrase', 'gestures', 'footwork', 'Bollywood', and 'narrative' are introduced, helping to enrich the students' understanding of dance concepts.

The lesson plan outlines a structured approach beginning with a warm-up where students engage in activities like 'Copy Cats', encouraging them to follow and replicate their peers' movements. The main part of the lesson involves rehearsing a dance phrase based on the story of Rama and Sita, with the teacher leading the choreography and students practicing movements that depict various characters and elements of the story, such as 'Rama', 'Sita', 'The Forest', and 'The Sea'. The session culminates in a performance that can be recorded for review and reflection, providing an opportunity for students to observe their work and discuss what they enjoyed and what could be improved. The lesson concludes with a cool-down period, featuring stretching and breathing exercises to promote relaxation and mindfulness.