Dance 3 - Lesson 2

In the second lesson of the Year 4 Dance 3 series, pupils embark on a rock 'n' roll adventure, learning to master solo dance moves within this energetic style. The learning objectives set out clear goals: pupils will learn a sequence of movements, gain confidence in solo performance, and improve coordination throughout the dance sequence. The success criteria mirror these objectives, ensuring that by the end of the lesson, students can perform a sequence of movements confidently and with good coordination. Key vocabulary such as 'turn', 'unison', 'rhythm', 'counts', 'coordination', and 'alternate' are introduced to enrich the pupils' dance lexicon. To set the stage for the lesson, the teacher selects rock 'n' roll music, which will be the rhythmic backbone of the session.

The lesson starts with a 10-minute warm-up where pupils find their own space and respond to the teacher's instructions, focusing on left and right coordination with movements such as looking, hopping, and waving. The warm-up also includes travelling through space and interpreting different genres of music through movement. Following this, the main 30-minute session begins with the teacher reminding pupils of their rock 'n' roll focus and demonstrating a sequence of movements to be performed as a solo, which includes steps, hops, slides, flicks, and jumps. Pupils practice these moves both independently and in small groups, with the aim of performing without the teacher's guidance. The class then splits in half, allowing each group to perform their solo sequence for the others, fostering peer feedback and discussion about what makes a good performer. The lesson concludes with a 10-minute cool down, where pupils walk around the room, form groups based on called-out numbers, and create stable group poses, further enhancing their ability to work in coordination with others.